Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting criticism after agreeing to a cease-fire with Hezbollah that many Israelis opposed. The deal, announced Friday, ended weeks of intense fighting along Lebanon's southern border. Thousands of displaced families returned to their homes as traffic clogged highways south of Beirut and Saida.

Netanyahu's political opponents argue the prime minister has shown weakness in standing up to President Trump's diplomatic pressure. The cease-fire came despite widespread public support for continuing military operations against Hezbollah. Critics claim Netanyahu prioritized international relations over Israel's security interests and public sentiment.

The cease-fire agreement marks a significant shift in Israel's approach to Hezbollah, which had launched thousands of rockets into northern Israel. While military operations achieved tactical gains, the political fallout threatens Netanyahu's coalition government. The prime minister now faces pressure from both his right-wing base and international allies.