Retired US Navy Commander Kirk Lippold said on Friday that he believes the ceasefire in the Middle East is serving as a temporary pause before military action ramps back up.

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Retired US Navy Commander Kirk Lippold said on Friday that he believes the ceasefire in the Middle East is serving as a temporary pause before military action ramps back up.