Ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon: An Unbalanced Situation
Ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon have resulted in a situation that favors Israel, with the country imposing a state of de-escalation or low-intensity conflict in both cases.
However, Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire have led to a significant number of deaths, making the truce fragile. 
Gaza truce fragile after Israeli strikes defy ceasefire
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Author's summary: Ceasefires favor Israel, causing instability.
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         Le Monde — 2025-10-31
 Le Monde — 2025-10-31