Ten-day ceasefire begins between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon
A ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect at midnight on Friday, mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump. Since the conflict began on March 2, the Lebanese Ministry of Health reports at least 2,294 deaths and 7,544 injuries, with over one million people displaced. While the ceasefire offers temporary relief, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the operation is not over and the goal of dismantling Hezbollah remains. Netanyahu emphasized that 90% of the missile arsenal had been destroyed, yet cautioned that further military actions may be required. President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon asserted that any future agreement will not include territorial concessions or undermine national rights. Meanwhile, Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, linking it to the duration of the truce. Despite the ceasefire, the Lebanese army has reported isolated Israeli violations in the south, and Israeli officials warned that civilians returning to the region may need to evacuate again if fighting resumes.