Some violations of the truce, and some amount of violence, are to be expected, analysts say, and do not necessarily mean the deal will collapse and war will resume anytime soon.
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Hezbollah and Israel Trade Fire, Further Testing Cease-Fire
Both sides have accused each other of violating the deal; Hezbollah fired into Israel for the first time since the truce took effect, and Israel responded with airstrikes.
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can provide.
Omer Neutra, Thought to Be Hostage in Gaza, Died on Oct. 7, IDF Says
Omer Neutra, who had Israeli and U.S. dual citizenship, was doing military service in Israel when Hamas invaded. His parents have been high-profile campaigners for the hostages.
Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted
Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.
Syria Rebels Take Aleppo Airport and Attack Hama, Officials and a Monitor Say
Forces opposed to President Bashar al-Assad have captured the Aleppo airport and are attacking the western city of Hama, according to local officials and a Britain-based war monitor.
Israel Strikes Sites in Lebanon Amid Fragile Cease-Fire
As the truce appeared to largely hold, a deal appeared far away in Gaza, where an Israeli strike killed dozens, according to a rescue group.
What Rebels’ Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War
Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces, capturing the city of Aleppo.
Rebels Seize Control Over Most of Syria’s Largest City in Aleppo
The rapid advance on Aleppo came just four days into a surprise opposition offensive that is the most intense escalation in years in the civil war.
Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire Rests on a Wobbly Linchpin: Lebanon’s Army
The Lebanese Army is tasked with ensuring that Hezbollah abides by the cease-fire. It has failed at that task before.