Middle East Ceasefire: A Fragile Peace Amidst Ruins

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah held under a U.S.-France brokered deal, ending a deadly confrontation in a region plagued by conflict. While many returned to their war-impacted homes in Lebanon and Israel, the ceasefire remains fragile with tensions still high.

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah is maintaining peace under an accord facilitated by the U.S. and France. This diplomatic effort brings a halt to the region's most fatal battles in recent history.

As residents from both factions cautiously returned to their devastated homes near the border, the fragile truce comes with apprehensions of further conflict. Hezbollah's resilience and Israel's cautious vigilance underscore the tenuous nature of this peace.

Diplomatic attention is now shifting towards Gaza, where future peace prospects remain dim amid ongoing Israeli military action against Hamas. While the ceasefire provides relief in Lebanon, hopes for an end to hostilities in Gaza remain elusive.

(With inputs from agencies.)