Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

The truce, brokered by the United States and Pakistan, aims to provide a window for broader diplomatic negotiations to end the regional war.

While celebratory gunfire and fireworks erupted in Beirut, the Israeli military has maintained that it will continue to hold captured positions in the south.

Hezbollah has stated its fighters remain ready to respond to violations, and the Lebanese army has already reported several breaches of the agreement.

The ceasefire is seen as a critical test for President Donald Trump's efforts to de-escalate Middle Eastern hostilities.