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Iran says it will respond to any hostile action as ceasefire deadline looms

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Iran says it will respond to any hostile action as ceasefire deadline looms

People stand on the rubble of a destroyed house in the Lebanese city of Nabatieh. AFP

Hezbollah fires at Israeli forces for first time since Lebanon ceasefire

Rocket fire at Israeli troops and drone launch towards Israel test fragile Lebanon ceasefire

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An Israeli soldier damages a statue of Jesus in Debel, Lebanon. Reuters

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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stressed the importance of international co-operation to help 'eradicate the roots of terrorism'. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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Relatives of Palestinian prisoners during a rally in the occupied West Bank against Israel's new death penalty law. AFP

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The first diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon in more than 30 years have kicked off in Washington. Getty Images via AFP

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest global hub for the past 12 years. Photo: Dubai Media Office

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