Lebanon’s displaced begin to return home, but some have nowhere to go
Summary
Thousands of displaced Lebanese people have begun returning home after a peace agreement ended fighting between the United States and Iran, which also included a cessation of Israeli attacks on Lebanon. However, some displaced individuals still have nowhere to go because their homes were destroyed or they lack money to rebuild or rent.Key Facts
- Hundreds of blue tents that housed displaced people near Beirut have mostly been cleared as many return home.
- The return follows a war-ending agreement between the US and Iran and a related ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon.
- Fighting began on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets after months of Israeli attacks and political tensions.
- The conflict killed over 4,200 people and injured more than 12,000 in Lebanon.
- More than 1.2 million Lebanese were displaced during the war, seeking shelter in schools, stadiums, and makeshift camps.
- Some displaced people cannot return because their homes were destroyed or they lack money to rent new housing.
- Many businesses shut down during the war, limiting job opportunities for those displaced.
- People are gradually leaving temporary shelters like Beirut Sports City Stadium despite ongoing poverty and damage.
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