Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Takes Hold

The cessation of hostilities follows weeks of intense bombardment and marks the first significant diplomatic breakthrough in the conflict.

While celebratory gunfire erupted in Beirut, the Lebanese army has already reported several technical violations of the truce in southern border regions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains under domestic pressure, as many citizens expressed unease about a pause that leaves Hezbollah infrastructure intact.

International leaders, including the UN Secretary-General, have urged all parties to respect the agreement to prevent a return to full-scale combat.