Ceasefires and Carnage: The Hollow Promise of Peace in Southern Lebanon The extension of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon by another 45 days has been met with cautious optimism from some quarters, but for those living in southern Lebanon, it's a hollow promise.
Despite the official agreement, Israeli strikes continue to pound villages and towns, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair.
For years, the people of southern Lebanon have grown accustomed to the sound of artillery fire and the sight of bombed out buildings.