definition of "cease fire"

I always thought that cease fire means an immediate end to all on-going conflicts. and here you are, in the 21st century, watching a whole new meaning of "cease fire" unfold. the UN has finally succeeded (I'm probably sarcastic here) in brokering a peace deal for the the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. while it is heartening to know that the killings would end (atleast blatantly), its a complete shock to see that the actual cease comes into effect only from monday (that is 2 days after agreeing to the deal). I wonder if these guys consulted an astrologer or someone. and until monday, its a "license to kill" (well anyways it is).

and the warring parties are leaving no stone unturned for inflicting the maximum damage. its a shame on all of us for giving these guys a deadline and an objective .. to KILL.