Israel enters ceasefire with Hezbollah in strong position
A U.S.-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect, following extensive Israeli military operations against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Forces reported hitting over 380 targets in the final hours before the truce. As the ceasefire came into force, celebratory gunfire erupted in the streets of Beirut, reflecting a public reaction to the pause in hostilities. The truce remains fragile, with both sides accused of violations and Hezbollah officials warning they are not in a hurry for the agreement.
Lebanese sources report the human toll of IDF attacks: at least 2,167 killed, over 7,000 injured, and more than 1.2 million displaced since March 2nd.
The ceasefire is now officially in effect as announced.
Video shows celebratory gunfire in Beirut following the ceasefire's implementation.
Cars are heavily roaming the capital Beirut as residents celebrate the ceasefire, adding a local reaction to the truce.
Celebratory gunfire erupted in Beirut as the ceasefire took effect.
