Mixed feelings in Lebanon as anticipation of a ceasefire builds
Al Jazeera
Anticipation of further Israeli strikes and hopes for a ceasefire compete for hearts and minds in Lebanon.
Beirut, Lebanon – The United States’s special envoy for the Middle East, Amos Hochstein, has landed in the Lebanese capital to hold talks around a potential ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel.
This comes after an emotionally exhausting period for Lebanese as optimism and worry abounded.
Graphic designer Diana Younes told Al Jazeera she is close to despair and clutching at any hope.
“My God, Hochstein, stop this war and I don’t want more than that. Khalas! We are honestly so tired, but we say ‘Hamdella [Thanks be to God]’,” she said.
Optimism over a deal was dampened then revived on Monday as Israel hit Beirut for the third time in two days and Axios reported Hochstein was not coming to Lebanon to talk about a deal as planned.
