Ceasefire Sparks Hope in Lebanon, but Early Violations Raise Doubts
A fragile calm has descended over the Middle East as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect on April 17, 2026. The truce, announced by Donald Trump, sparked scenes of celebration across Lebanon—particularly in the capital, Beirut—where residents fired gunshots into the air and gathered in the streets to mark what many […]






