Celebrations erupt in Lebanese cities as 10-day ceasefire with Israel takes effect
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A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect at midnight, with celebrations erupting in Lebanese cities. The truce was announced by Donald Trump following direct diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began at midnight, marking a pause in weeks of escalating violence along their border. The truce was announced by Donald Trump after Israel and Lebanon held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington. Despite official warnings, residents in Beirut and other cities celebrated by firing gunshots into the air and launching rocket-propelled grenades. The Lebanese army reported Israeli violations of the ceasefire, including shelling of southern Lebanese villages, although Israel has not commented. Hezbollah launched its last attack at 11:50pm local time, just before the ceasefire took effect. The ceasefire aims to advance peace efforts, with Trump inviting the leaders of Israel and Lebanon to the White House for further talks.
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