‘We want to be 100% sure’: war-weary Lebanese greet truce with caution
Summary
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, influenced by a broader US-Iran truce, was announced, leading many residents in southern Lebanon to cautiously begin returning to their homes. However, ongoing Israeli military presence and unexploded explosives, along with warnings from the Lebanese army, have made people uncertain if the peace will last.Key Facts
- The ceasefire came after almost 3,800 people had died in the recent conflict in Lebanon.
- Residents started returning to their villages, but some areas remained unsafe due to explosives and military vehicles.
- The Lebanese army and civil defense advised people not to return yet, warning the war might not be over.
- Israeli troops stayed in a large security zone in southern Lebanon and reserved the right to respond to attacks.
- Hezbollah stopped attacks after the ceasefire, but some Israeli shelling and drone strikes continued near Hezbollah areas.
- The fighting began on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets following the killing of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Neither Israel nor Hezbollah achieved their main goals: Israel to disarm Hezbollah, and Hezbollah to end Israeli military action.
- Many Lebanese remain hopeful but cautious, wanting safety assurances before fully returning home.
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