Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Takes Effect After Last-Minute Hezbollah Strikes

The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon announced by President Trump went into effect at midnight, after Hezbollah wounded at least three Israelis in rocket attacks shortly before the deadline and a pre-ceasefire Israeli missile reportedly killed a Lebanese man's entire family. The pause halts weeks of fighting that left Lebanese towns in ruins far from the front lines, but obstacles to lasting peace remain significant given Israeli pushback on ceasefire terms and Hezbollah's continued presence in southern Lebanon. For Lebanese civilians the respite is being celebrated cautiously, while diplomats warn the 10-day window is too brief to build meaningful trust between parties that remain locked in existential conflict.