People enjoy the beach as global markets and communities respond positively to the announcement of a two-week pause in hostilities

Families stroll along the coastline, reflecting cautious optimism as the ceasefire creates space for negotiations to be “finalised and consummated,” according to Trump

Children play football by the sea, symbolising a temporary return to normal life despite lingering geopolitical uncertainty

Parks across Israel see crowds return as people unwind after ceasefire, over 40 days since war began on February 28

Residents relax along the seafront in Netanya while the ceasefire remains conditional on Iran ensuring the safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz

Despite the pause, Israel remains cautious, with officials led by Benjamin Netanyahu noting that the ceasefire does not extend to Hezbollah, keeping security concerns alive