Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah brings uncertainty for displaced Lebanese

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Displaced Residents Await Ceasefire Terms Before Returning Home

Beirut, Lebanon - Abu Haidar and his family prepared to leave their temporary accommodations at Beirut’s waterfront. The 10-day ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel was set to begin at midnight on Thursday. Abu Haidar planned to head to his village, Kherbet Selem, approximately 25 kilometers from the border.

As the deadline approached, some residents expressed concerns about the ceasefire’s terms. Displaced individuals in downtown Beirut stated they did not trust the Israelis to uphold the agreement and would wait before returning home. Many had homes destroyed or severely damaged during the conflict.

Families who had been displaced for six weeks were among those waiting to see if the ceasefire held. Some, like Haytham Dandash, planned to stay in temporary accommodations until a longer agreement was reached. Others, such as Ali Jaber, a tuk-tuk driver from Mayfadoun near Nabatieh, expressed skepticism about the Israelis’ commitment to the ceasefire.

The announcement of the ceasefire came after six weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The conflict had intensified in recent days, with battles raging in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military had published videos of its forces detonating entire villages in the region.

United States President Donald Trump had announced the ceasefire would be implemented at midnight Beirut time, following a meeting with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun. Diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon had taken place earlier in the week, sparking divisions within the Lebanese population.

The terms of the agreement remain unclear, which may contribute to residents’ doubts about its validity. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that his military would not withdraw from southern Lebanon during this period. Hezbollah responded by demanding a comprehensive halt to attacks across all Lebanese territory and no freedom of movement for Israeli forces.

Source: Al Jazeera