Beyond the question of celebrations or ceremonies, Israelis are also dealing with the complicated feelings of trying to return to routine after years of war and amid the clouds of uncertainty still in the air.
Many Israeli officials, including members of the governing coalition and mayors from northern Israel, expressed outrage over the ceasefire agreement and the fact it was announced by the U.S. before any statement from Israel.
The commander of the Lebanese Army, Joseph Aoun, reportedly told Saudi officials that he refuses to confront Hezbollah, an essential condition of the ceasefire.
Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib warned that the country was bracing for a major retaliation by Hezbollah after the attack, stressing “this escalates this war.”
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