A video from southern Lebanon captured the heartwarming moment when residents of the town of Qlayaa in Marjayoun district welcomed a Lebanese military convoy with jubilation. The footage, geolocated in the Christian majority town, shows residents throwing rice in the air as a gesture of celebration and respect as the convoy passed through the town square. The soldiers driving the vehicles reciprocated the warm welcome by waving to the crowds, creating a scene of unity and joy.
This display of celebration comes in the wake of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, ending over a year of cross-border strikes and a prolonged war that resulted in significant casualties. The ceasefire, which took effect on Wednesday morning, has allowed thousands of Lebanese residents to begin returning to their homes in southern Lebanon.
