Ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect

Frank Gardner
Security correspondent

Reactions to this latest ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon may be one of relief tempered with a fairly hefty dose of scepticism.

Remember that the conflict is not between Israel and Lebanon – it’s between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Hezbollah, of course, is completely embedded in Lebanon, both politically and militarily – and the fact that there initially hadn’t been any announcement or immediate reaction from Hezbollah is a little bit ominous.

The group has since signalled it is likely to abide by the ceasefire – but adds that a deal will need to include a “comprehensive halt” to all attacks