Up First from NPR Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Protests in Pakistan, Trump Threatens Tariffs
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Nov 27, 2024 A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has begun, evoking mixed emotions in Beirut as residents celebrate yet grapple with uncertainty. In Pakistan, massive protests erupt demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, leading to clashes with security forces. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump threatens tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China to tackle issues related to fentanyl and unauthorized migration, stirring discussions on international cooperation in managing complex crises. It's a whirlwind of hope, unrest, and economic positioning.
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Ceasefire Celebration
- Celebratory gunfire and the dawn call to prayer marked the ceasefire in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Evacuees began returning south, hoping their homes remained intact.
Returning Evacuees
- Patricia Talib, a 24-year-old evacuee, and her family were returning to their village after the ceasefire.
- They left initially to avoid being in the way of the resistance (Hezbollah fighters).
Truce Details
- The 60-day truce involves Israel withdrawing troops and halting airstrikes.
- Hezbollah will move fighters and weapons north of the Litani River, with the Lebanese army and UN peacekeepers deploying south.