NAHARIYA, Israel ¨C For the first time in months on Wednesday, sirens warning of incoming attacks from Lebanon were not heard in northern Israel, but many residents were nonetheless outraged by the government¡¯s ceasefire with the Hezbollah armed group.
The deal, which promises to end a cross-border conflict that has killed thousands since it was ignited by the Gaza war last year, is seen as a major achievement by U.S. President Joe Biden¡¯s administration but has stirred anger and apprehension in Israel¡¯s north.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday Israel maintained its right to act in case Iran-backed Hezbollah broke the terms of the deal.
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