quneitra is one of three areas in syria where the u.s. and russia negotiated truces between government and opposition forces. the people here say of course they appreciate the calm since the cease-fire's been put in place, but they also say it's had almost an immediate impact on life here. with more people venturing out and many businesses opening their doors once again. a lull on the baffled means more commotion -- battlefield means more commotion in shops where soldiers and townspeople come to get a trim. "we want this to be solved for good," he says. "we just want our lives to be the way they were before." farming is also ramping up again. that nasir al assad tends wheat. he credits russia and others for the truce, he's grateful only to moscow. he says, "russia is working hard. they are strong allies." from posts on the golan heights, israel is observing things with growing unease. the israelis fear the cease-fire could allow its archenemies, iran and hezbollah, supporters of the assad government, to make forces into the area. at the m

a look at live in quneitra. >> reporter: it was one of the most violent battle fields in syria. video showing fighting between government forces and rebels in quneitra, right on israel's doorstep. but now there's a cease-fire. tanks are parked, soldiers relaxed. the fighting has significantly decreased since the cease-fire this officers tells me. you notely notice that. we don't hear shell anything more. but sometimes groups like nisra breaks the troops. they are not part of the agreement. if they start shooting we have to reit'llation. right in the heart of town. whoo russia has helped a lot, he says. they laid the ground work for this cease-fire. they have the most power. queneitra is one of the three places where truces were negotiated between government and opposition forces. people here say of koirs they appreciate the calm since the seattle fire is put in place but also say it's had almost an immediate impact on life here. with more people venturing out and many businesses opening their doors once again. a lull on the battlefield means more commotion at the barbershop. man