A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect, with celebratory gunfire heard in Beirut as the truce began.
United States President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire on Thursday and confirmed that Iran-backed Hezbollah were also included in the cessation of hostilities.
The Lebanese army said early on Friday that Israel committed violations of the ceasefire after it took effect, including intermittent shelling of several southern Lebanese villages.
Fighting has been ongoing between Israel and Hezbollah since the Iran-aligned Lebanese group joined the conflict in support of Tehran on March 2.
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Celebrations in Lebanon as 10-Day Ceasefire with Israel Begins
17/04/2026
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Nous travaillons côte à côte avec les victimes pour obtenir la reconnaissance et la réparation des violations massives des droits humains, demander des comptes aux responsables, réformer et construire des institutions démocratiques et prévenir la répétition de la violence ou de la répression.