Middle East ceasefire

The ceasefire's up and is holding, seemingly, although shots have been heard in southern Lebanon. Probably celebratory shots, I wouldn't be surprised.

The displaced Lebanese are returning to their homes. Good luck to 'em. I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to move back so soon.

As befits a "they started it" war such as this one, now both sides are claiming they are victorious -- it must something like the end of Spartacus over there at the moment.

Regardless of who started it and who are the victors, this has been a tragic 34 days, with wholly unnecessary loss of civilian life. Let's hope the ceasefire can be maintained and that Lebanon can begin rebuilding itself. It's going to be a long road.