Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

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In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a ceasefire between Israel and Hizbullah came into effect. The deal was announced the day before with US President Joe Biden saying he hoped it would mean a "permanent cessation of hostilities". 

But what does the truce actually entail? And with both sides launching attacks right up until the ceasefire deadline, is the will there to keep the peace?

Irish Times journalist Sally Hayden reports from Beirut.

Presented by Bernice Harrison.

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