Shaab, a town in South Lebanon, took down the Israeli flag from a water tank and set it on fire following Hezbollah's triumph in the region. The act of burning the flag symbolizes both the community’s resistance and support for Hezbollah,

Ayta ash Shab, Lebanon - Burning the Israeli flag in the town of Aita al-Shaab.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took hold on Wednesday after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands, with displaced people returning home in the south, against warnings from both sides.

Israel's military opened fire Thursday morning in southern Lebanon, a day after reaching a cease-fire agreement in the area with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.

NBC News spoke to Palestinians in Khan Younis about Israel’s ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. While pleased that Lebanese civilians would now be safe, some people felt abandoned by an important ally,