Celebrations in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire with Israel begins
- Posted on April 17, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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In brief
Lebanon experiences cautious optimism as a ten-day ceasefire with Israel officially commences, marked by celebratory demonstrations across Beirut and surrounding areas. Despite widespread jubilation among residents hopeful for peace, Lebanon's military has already documented multiple alleged breaches of the truce agreement, raising concerns about the fragility of this temporary cessation of hostilities and its potential to hold through the agreed timeframe.
Celebrations in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire with Israel begins
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