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‘What ceasefire?’: In northern Israel, locals doubt an agreement can end the war with Hezbollah
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
By Tal Shalev, CNN
Metula, Israel (CNN) — In Israel’s northern-most town, Daniel Dorfman knows his pizza shop will be mostly empty all day, just like it has been for weeks. A few customers dine at two tables in the corner. The rest of the restaurant, much like the town it’s in, is deserted.
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Key takeaway A few customers dine at two tables in the corner.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The situation in northern Israel has significant implications for El Paso 's own community, particularly in terms of public safety and emergency preparedness. As a city that has experienced its own share of border-related tensions and security concerns, El Paso residents may be watching the developments in Israel with interest. The fact that a ceasefire agreement has been met with skepticism by locals in Metula, Israel, highlights the complexities of conflict resolution and the challenges of rebuilding trust in communities affected by violence. In El Paso, city officials and emergency responders may be taking note of the ways in which Israel is coping with the aftermath of conflict, and considering how similar strategies could be applied locally in the event of a crisis. The meeting between Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors in Washington may also have implications for international relations and diplomacy, which could have a ripple effect on border cities like El Paso.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? By Tal Shalev, CNN
Metula, Israel (CNN) — In Israel’s northern-most town, Daniel Dorfman knows his pizza shop will be mostly empty all day, just like it has been for weeks. A few customers dine at two tables in the corner. The rest of the restaurant, much like the town it’s in, is deserted.
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