Hezbollah-Israel Ceasefire Marks One Year with Over 64,000 Lebanese Displaced

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Ali, a resident of Haddatha village in Bint Jbeil district, Lebanon, was among those affected by the recent conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. On September 17, 2024, thousands of pagers exploded simultaneously, killing at least nine people and injuring over 3,000, including the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon. Six days later, Israel escalated its attacks across the south, resulting in nearly 600 deaths and displacing more than one million people.

Ali took refuge in Burj Qalaway, a nearby town, but has yet to return home despite a ceasefire that came into effect on November 27, 2024. The agreement marked the end of over a year of cross-border attacks and a two-month-long Israeli intensification. Under the terms of the ceasefire, Hezbollah was to withdraw north of the Litani River, and Israel was to withdraw troops from south Lebanon.

However, despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces continue to occupy five points in southern Lebanon, and have razed several villages to the ground. According to estimates, over 1.2 million people were displaced during the war, with tens of thousands still unable to return home due to safety concerns. The International Organization for Migration reports that more than 64,000 people are still internally displaced in Lebanon.

Ali’s situation is not unique, as many residents of southern Lebanon continue to face difficulties in returning home due to ongoing Israeli attacks and security concerns. Melina, a resident of Odaisseh village on the southern border, has been unable to visit her destroyed village due to safety concerns. The Lebanese government has reported over 2,000 Israeli violations of the ceasefire deal in the last three months of 2025.

Ali runs a market in Burj Qalaway but faces financial challenges in rebuilding his home. The situation remains dire for many residents of southern Lebanon, who are struggling to rebuild their lives and homes despite the ceasefire.

Source: Al Jazeera