As Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip continue, the prospect of an escalation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is further complicating the situation (Middle East Eye, CNN). Whether the ceasefire (i.e., a cessation of all hostilities) is unilateral or part of an agreement between belligerents is immaterial, and whether the ceasefire holds for its intended duration is immaterial. Conditional announcements (e.g., if all hostages are released) will not count.

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NOTE 5 September 2024: The announced beginning of a ceasefire must occur before 7 October 2024 (i.e., it must start before 7 October 2024).

The question closed "No" with a closing date of 7 October 2024.

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