In pictures: Lebanon celebrates

Lebanese civilians, militia fighters and newly-released prisoners have been rejoicing after Israel's withdrawal.

Residents hug each other with joy in the Druze town of Ebl al-Saqi

Militants enjoy the novel luxury of waving Hezbollah flags at an Israeli army vehicle on the other side of the border

It was a day for dancing in El Khiam

Hezbollah militants burn an Israeli flag across the border from Metulla

The long wait is over: A mother welcomes her son home, after his release from El Khiam prison

Hezbollah fighters tour Kfar Kila atop a tank abandonned by the South Lebanese Army

A woman on a bus in Kfar Kila brandishes ammunition and the Lebanese flag

Lebanese residents of El Khiam welcome Hezbollah fighters into the town