Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting

The lead

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Why this leads

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What sits behind it

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The editorial line

The editorial test for a lead is simple: does it change what a reasonable person expects next? Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting passes.