Pakistan, April 17 -- Hezbollah warned it remains ready to respond if Israel violates the newly agreed ceasefire. The group said its fighters are on alert despite the truce taking effect overnight. The warning matters as it underscores fragile peace conditions affecting civilians in Lebanon and Israel.

In a statement released Friday, Hezbollah said it is keeping its "finger on the trigger." The group expressed concern over possible Israeli actions that could undermine the ceasefire. Moreover, it stressed that vigilance remains necessary under current conditions.

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