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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Croft

Lebanese people return home amid new Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire

  • Displaced Lebanese citizens have begun returning home following a ceasefire, despite warnings from the Lebanese military about exercising caution due to alleged Israeli ceasefire violations.
  • Many returnees are inspecting their properties, but some are reluctant to stay, fearing the fragility of the 10-day truce between Hezbollah and Israel.
  • Areas in the southern suburbs of Beirut, controlled by Hezbollah, show significant destruction from Israeli bombardments during the six-week conflict.
  • Makeshift crossings, such as one over the Litani River in Qasmiyeh, are being used as Israel destroyed all bridges in the area during the war.
  • Residents like Ali Hamza found their homes intact but described difficult living conditions and a prevailing fear, making a full return challenging despite the hardships of displacement.

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