NAHARIYA, Israel –
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 cease-fire 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.