Northern Israel Businesses Defy Ceasefire with Lebanon
Shops and schools in northern Israel shutter in protest against the 10-day ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, raising tensions in the region.
In a defiant act of resistance, businesses and schools across northern Israel have shut down in protest of the recently announced 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The temporary truce, brokered by international mediators, has been met with strong opposition from residents in the border regions, who are demanding a more permanent solution to the ongoing tensions between the two countries.
Tensions Simmer on the Northern Border
The decision to close shops and educational institutions in areas like Nahariya, Shlomi, and Kiryat Shmona comes as a rejection of the fragile ceasefire. Many locals feel that the agreement does little to address the root causes of the conflict and fails to provide a sense of long-term security for communities living in the shadow of the Lebanese border.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
