Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire: Displaced Residents Return Amid Caution
A 10-day ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel took effect, sending displaced residents home, but concerns remain over potential violations.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, allowing displaced residents to begin returning to their homes in the south. However, Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, has acknowledged the ceasefire but has not confirmed whether it will abide by the terms, urging caution from those seeking to return.
The ceasefire, which took effect on April 17, 2026, follows a period of heightened tensions and clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. The conflict has resulted in the displacement of thousands of Lebanese civilians, many of whom are now making the journey back to their homes, even as the Lebanese army reports
Source: NPR
