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Lebanon Ceasefire Brings Cautious Hope

Lebanon Ceasefire Brings Cautious Hope

The US-brokered ceasefire has initiated a mass movement of internally displaced people back to southern Lebanon, despite warnings about the fragility of the agreement.

Residents are returning to towns like Nabatieh and Srifa to find widespread destruction of infrastructure and essential services.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has declared this a 'new phase' for the country, aiming for permanent stability.

However, the humanitarian crisis remains acute, with medics and aid agencies struggling to provide support in unliveable areas.

Lebanon
Country in West Asia
Israel
Country in West Asia
Joseph Aoun
President of the Republic of Lebanon since 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
Nabatieh
Town in Lebanon