Cease-Fires in Gaza and Lebanon Will Most Likely Hold for Now, Analysts Say

The cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon are expected to hold for a few weeks, as all sides aim to avoid full-scale conflict, despite recent challenges. Israeli troops remain in southern Lebanon past the withdrawal deadline, while Hamas failed to release a hostage in Gaza. Both sides have reasons to maintain flexibility, with Israel needing to free more hostages and Hamas seeking to retain power. The truces survived the weekend, with a resolution reached in Gaza and an extension announced in Lebanon until Feb. 18.

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