Adherence to the agreement has been near-total since Saturday evening, according to a senior Lebanese security official. Despite this, the tension is palpable: Israeli drones continue to circle Beirut, and reports of tank fire near Tyre and sound grenades in border villages serve as reminders that the conflict remains unresolved. While the Israeli military has eased safety restrictions in eight border communities, local residents like 41-year-old Miry Menashe in Metula remain unconvinced, citing a lack of faith in the durability of a deal involving Hezbollah.
Diplomatic efforts continue in Switzerland, where U.S. and Iranian negotiators—mediated by Pakistan and Qatar—are attempting to solidify an interim peace deal. A newly formed "de-confliction cell" aims to monitor the cessation of hostilities, though Israel has yet to formally endorse the mechanism. Meanwhile, the human toll of the conflict is stark: the Lebanese health ministry reports 4,106 deaths since March 2, with 1.2 million people displaced. As municipal councils in the south urge residents to wait before returning home, the region exists in a state of suspended animation, waiting to see if this lull will finally bloom into a lasting peace.
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