In Lebanon, scenes of hope emerged Wednesday morning, as thousands of displaced people began returning to their southern villages, hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into force.
Cars loaded with mattresses and essential goods left Beirut at dawn, marking the return of residents to their homes abandoned due to heavy fighting. “We are returning to Harees and, God willing, we will always be victorious. We will be a thorn in the eye of the enemy,” says Ahmad Malik, displaced from Harees town.
The ceasefire, which came into effect at 4 a.m., offers a respite after days of airstrikes and violent clashes, among the most intense since the start of the conflict. Yet uncertainty remains. Israel has warned that it will resume its attacks if the agreement is violated.
Despite these fears, the urgency for many is to return to their homes. “I am from Maarakeh, in the south. I fled to Akkar and, as soon as they announced the ceasefire at 4 a.m., I was on the road at 4:10 a.m.,” says Yousef Trad. “It’s an indescribable feeling. »
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