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Thousands return to destroyed homes in Lebanon despite army warnings and active conflict fears.

Apr 19, 2026 World News
Thousands return to destroyed homes in Lebanon despite army warnings and active conflict fears.

Displaced Lebanese families are returning home despite active Israeli attacks. Thousands traveled south on Saturday to inspect their destroyed houses. Vehicles carried mattresses, bags, and flags as residents evaluated damage. This movement follows a ten-day truce between Lebanon and Israel. However, the Lebanese army advises residents to delay their return. Hezbollah warns it holds its "finger on the trigger" if the deal breaks. Many found homes ruined beyond repair, fueling hesitation to stay. Fears grow that the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel could collapse. The truce allowed residents to check properties in Hezbollah-controlled areas. These regions include southern suburbs that endured intense bombardment. Lebanese authorities report Israeli attacks killed nearly 2,300 people. More than one million people lost their homes during the conflict. Displacement primarily affected southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs. Senior Hezbollah official Mahmoud Qamati issued a sobering warning on Saturday. He stated that "Israeli treachery is expected at any time." Qamati called the agreement a temporary truce, not a permanent peace. He urged people to relax but not abandon their current refuge. Local media reports Israeli forces continue demolition operations near the border. Israeli military officials established a "Yellow Line" in southern Lebanon. This zone mirrors similar military buffers created inside the Gaza Strip. Military and local groups cleared strike-blocked roads since the ceasefire began. In Hanaway, east of the southern city of Tyre, deputy mayor Mustapha Bazzoun spoke to residents. He pledged to restore life by securing essential services and opening roads. Bazzoun aims to help people return to their normal lives quickly. He noted that people are returning cautiously but with hope for permanence. Officials believe residents may leave temporarily but will eventually return later.

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