Summary
Displaced people in southern Lebanon have started returning home after Lebanon and Israel agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. Despite some warnings and reports of small clashes, many residents are assessing damage and hoping for peace.
Key Facts
- Lebanon and Israel agreed on a fragile 10-day truce to stop fighting.
- Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese returned cautiously to their homes in the south.
- The Lebanese army urged residents to delay returning due to safety concerns.
- Hezbollah warned it is ready to respond if Israel violates the ceasefire.
- Over 2,100 people have died and 1.2 million were displaced in the conflict.
- Israeli strikes have damaged many homes and villages, leaving some areas unlivable.
- The ceasefire could support broader US-Iran talks by reducing conflict in the region.
- Pakistan, which helped mediate talks, praised President Trump’s role and hopes for lasting peace.
