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1 / 10Truce Takes Hold: A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect at midnight local time (2100 GMT Thursday/2:30 am IST), pausing a month of fighting triggered by Hezbollah rocket fire in support of Iran. The truce halts cross-border exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah. The group has not formally endorsed the deal but said it would comply if Israeli strikes stop.
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2 / 10Tense Calm: The ceasefire appeared to be holding early Friday, supporting ongoing efforts to extend a broader pause involving the United States and Iran. It remains unclear whether a lasting agreement will be reached before the truce ends. Mediators view the halt in Israel-Hezbollah fighting as a possible sign of limited progress in wider negotiations.
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3 / 10Breach Concerns: The Lebanese army reported multiple incidents it described as Israeli violations of the ceasefire, including shelling in southern Lebanon after the truce began. Hezbollah said its fighters remain on alert and warned it would respond to any breaches. The group stated that any ceasefire must apply across all Lebanese territory.
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4 / 10Last-Minute Fire: Fighting continued until shortly before the deadline. Israel’s Magen David Adom reported two injuries, one critical, from rocket fire in Karmiel and Nahariya. An Israeli airstrike on Ghazieh killed at least seven people and wounded 33, according to Lebanon’s health ministry, which said the toll could change as rescue work continues.
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5 / 10Return Rush: Thousands of displaced Lebanese began returning to southern areas despite warnings from the army to delay movement. AFP footage showed vehicles moving toward damaged regions, including destroyed bridges near Tyre. Residents reached heavily damaged towns and suburbs such as Haret Hreik, where many buildings were destroyed during weeks of strikes.
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6 / 10Hard Conditions: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the ceasefire could support a future peace agreement but stressed that Hezbollah must be disarmed. He added Israeli forces would not withdraw and confirmed plans to keep a security zone along the border, indicating continued military positioning.
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7 / 10US Push: US President Donald Trump called the ceasefire an opportunity for progress and urged Hezbollah to follow its terms. He said the truce includes Hezbollah and announced plans to host Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House. US envoy Tom Barrack described the deal as an initial step.
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8 / 10Iran Factor: Iran welcomed the ceasefire as part of a wider two-week understanding with Washington. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Pakistan-mediated talks helped secure the arrangement. Trump also said Iran has agreed to transfer its enriched uranium stockpile, describing it as important for reducing nuclear risk and advancing negotiations.
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9 / 10Talks Continue: Mediators are working on unresolved issues, including Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, and compensation for war damage. Pakistan has played a key role in facilitating talks. European leaders have called for long-term measures covering border security, civilian protection, and the safety of UN peacekeepers.
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10 / 10War Toll: The conflict has caused heavy casualties, with about 3,000 deaths reported in Iran, more than 2,100 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel, and additional deaths in Gulf states and among US personnel. Damage in Lebanon is widespread, with many areas destroyed. Despite the ceasefire, conditions remain uncertain and depend on continued compliance.
