Residents of southern Beirut were seen waving Hezbollah flags in celebration on Wednesday morning following the implementation of a ceasefire agreement between the militant group and Israel. The ceasefire, which took effect at 4 a.m. local time, was brokered by the US and France and is expected to last for 60 days with the aim of achieving a permanent cessation of hostilities, as stated by US President Joe Biden.
Footage captured in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a known Hezbollah stronghold, showed a scene of jubilation with cars and scooters honking, while pedestrians distributed yellow-colored Hezbollah flags. This display of support came after a series of intense Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, including a bombardment of 20 strikes in just two minutes prior to the ceasefire agreement.
Israeli military actions in Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least 25 people on Tuesday, based on figures from the health ministry. Among the casualties were at least 10 individuals in central Beirut, highlighting the toll of the conflict on civilians in the region.
The ceasefire marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, offering a temporary respite from the violence that has plagued the area. The agreement represents a diplomatic effort to bring about a lasting peace and underscores the importance of international mediation in resolving conflicts of this nature.
