Celebrations in Lebanon as ceasefire with Israel begins

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has begun, marked by celebratory gunfire in Beirut. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the truce, which includes Iran-backed Hezbollah. Despite the celebrations, the Lebanese military reported ceasefire violations by Israel, including shelling in southern villages. Both Lebanese and Israeli officials expressed cautious optimism, with Trump urging Hezbollah to respect the ceasefire while Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed troops would remain in a security zone within Lebanon.

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