The deadly strikes on the Lebanese capital shattered neighborhoods where many people had taken refuge after being displaced by earlier Israeli bombardments.

President Donald Trump announced the agreement, which went into force Thursday evening, as Pakistani mediators worked to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new talks.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted ambassadors from the two neighboring states in what was described as a working group aimed at reaching a ceasefire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country was ready for direct negotiations amid international calls for Israel to stop its strikes in Lebanon.

Those who are able head for second homes, move in with family or stay in hotels. Those who aren’t crowd into cramped shelters, stadiums or parking lots, or worse.