For many, the 14-month-long conflict disrupted lives, separated families, and put wedding plans, health concerns, and daily routines on hold. Now, with the truce brokered by the U.S. and France, many are taking tentative steps toward resuming normalcy

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, stated that a US ceasefire proposal was awaiting Israel’s approval. The plan, spearheaded by US presidential adviser Amos Hochstein, has been described as a last-ditch effort to halt hostilities

Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas official, called for an immediate ceasefire as violence rages in Gaza and Israel intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The plea was made from Doha, where Qatar is facilitating ceasefire negotiations

“They fled death, but it caught up with them here,” Zahran said, his voice heavy with grief. The apartment block, which had been home to three displaced families, was struck while they were seeking shelter from the ongoing violence

Lebanon’s departure of civilians to Iraq has also revealed layers of complexity in their movement. The Iraqi government has largely facilitated the arrival of Lebanese refugees, easing travel requirements to expedite safe entry

Initially reported by Axios, this initiative arrives amid intensifying violence in Gaza and southern Lebanon, as well as a leadership vacuum in Hamas following the recent death of the militant group's hard-line leader, Yahya Sinwar

The Israeli military responded to the incident, stating that the strike was part of a "precise" operation targeting Hezbollah operatives who were allegedly using the fire station as a military post

The cancellations, which took effect recently, are expected to last until mid-October, with flights to Iraq and Iran resuming on 16 October, and services to Beirut restarting on 15 October, according to a travel update from the airline

The ceasefire, part of a US and French-backed proposal, was initially supported by both Hezbollah and the Lebanese government. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ultimately rejected the truce, leading to continued hostilities

The attacks, which occurred just before midnight, hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, a known Hezbollah stronghold. A Hezbollah-affiliated source confirmed that three separate strikes were launched by the Israeli military, marking the third attack on the area in less than 24 hours

In an official statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Abdelaty warned that Israel's actions could inflame tensions across the region, potentially leading to “dire security and humanitarian consequences”

The targeted strike is part of a series of retaliatory actions by Israel as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, particularly following the deadly October 7, 2023 attack launched by Hamas on Israeli territory