Beirut's Streets: "Apocalyptic" Protests Demand Ceasefire Spread

Millions of people filled the streets of Beirut, Lebanon, this week in a massive protest. They described the scene as "apocalyptic." Their demand is for the new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to also include Lebanon. The ceasefire in Gaza has brought cautious hope globally. But in Lebanon, many feel ignored. Hezbollah, a powerful armed group in Lebanon, has been exchanging fire with Israeli forces along the border since the Gaza war began. This fighting has displaced over 150,000 people in Lebanon. Protesters in Beirut are calling for their own truce. They want the ceasefire agreement to officially extend to Lebanon. This, they say, would stop the cross-border attacks and allow displaced families to return home safely. The large protest shows deep public fear of a wider war. It also puts pressure on Hezbollah and the Lebanese government to seek a formal stop to the fighting.