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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Comes Into Effect | The Wrap

The Wrap aired live images of Beirut as the Trump‑announced ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon officially began at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, just minutes after midnight in Lebanon. The broadcast highlighted tracer fire across the sky, signaling the end of six weeks of conflict. Despite the ceasefire, the program reported fresh Israeli and Hezbollah strikes within ten minutes, underscoring the difficulty of halting hostilities on the ground. Guests emphasized Lebanon’s limited ability to rein in Hezbollah and Israel’s admission that it cannot defeat the militia, raising doubts about the truce’s durability. Panelists quoted the grim toll—100 bombs dropped on Beirut, killing 300 civilians—and described the ceasefire as a “massacre” compared to Gaza. They argued Iran is the only power capable of restraining Hezbollah, while Netanyahu’s hard‑line stance appears to have angered President Trump, who feels misled. Analysts warned that without clear mechanisms to enforce the ceasefire, the region faces renewed violence, threatening broader Middle‑East stability and complicating U.S. diplomatic leverage. The fragile pause could also affect global energy markets and humanitarian aid flows.