Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah remain high despite claims of victory from Israel’s new Defense Minister, Israel Katz. While Katz asserts that Hezbollah has been defeated, residents in northern Israel report daily rocket alarms and ongoing threats. The Israeli military continues operations in southern Lebanon amidst heightened diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire, potentially lasting 60 days and enforced by the Lebanese army and UN forces. Optimism from UN representatives contrasts with the uncertainty surrounding a sustainable peace, as millions await safety on both sides of the border.