Middle East live: Fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce appears to hold, displaced Lebanese return to south
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon appeared to hold on Friday, as the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group also seemed to respect the conditions of the 10-day truce.
Hezbollah emerged during the Lebanese civil war with the goal of opposing Israeli occupation. Its primary focus has been to expel Israel from southern Lebanon, which it sees as essential for national liberation. This perspective is rooted in historical conflicts and regional politics.
Trump's blockade of Iran through the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has had significant negative impacts on global oil markets and energy infrastructure. Trump's blockade has driven up oil prices and fractured the stability of global trade. Trump's new disruption, has a substantial effect on oil markets on top of the problems caused by the attack on Iran.
It is unfortunate that the US government does not represent the interests of the American people or humanity. This ceasefire is a tactical deep breath, nothing more.