The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, urging all parties to fully respect the truce. This ceasefire aims to halt a conflict that has resulted in the deaths of over 2,100 Lebanese people and displaced more than 2.1 million. The ceasefire took effect at midnight on Thursday, following a series of devastating airstrikes by Israel targeting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia. Despite the ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israeli troops will remain in southern Lebanon, citing security concerns. He emphasized the need to dismantle Hezbollah, while Lebanon demands a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces and the return of displaced residents. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign ministry has welcomed the ceasefire and called for the withdrawal of Israeli troops. As the ceasefire begins, both the Israeli military and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire, raising questions about the ceasefire's longevity.