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A view shows Beirut's southern suburbs and surroundings, after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah took effect at 0200 GMT on Wednesday

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins after new strikes on Beirut

The ceasefire took effect from 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT) Wednesday, after fresh strikes on Lebanon's capital.

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