The shaky cease-fires in Lebanon and Gaza were put to the test this Sunday, with violence erupting in both regions. In southern Lebanon, Israeli forces reportedly killed at least 22 people and left dozens more injured, according to Lebanese officials. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israel accused Hamas of violating the terms of the truce, blocking displaced Palestinians from returning to their homes.

The situation in Gaza saw some progress by the end of the day, as mediators helped Israel and Hamas reach a resolution. On the Lebanese front, the White House announced that the initial 60-day truce, which required Israeli troops to withdraw from southern Lebanon by Sunday, would be extended until February 18.

The cease-fire in Lebanon, signed in November, was meant to bring lasting peace to the region. Thousands of displaced Lebanese had already started heading back to their homes in the south. However, Sunday’s deadly clashes painted a different picture. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported that the day was the deadliest since the war ended, with Israeli forces firing what they described as “warning shots to eliminate threats.” The Israeli military also claimed to have targeted “dozens of rioters” and removed a suspected Hezbollah-linked vehicle from the area.

As tensions escalate, the future of the cease-fires remains uncertain, leaving many hopeful for a peaceful resolution but bracing for further challenges.