Lebanese return to devastated south as fragile 10-day truce takes hold

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffApril 17, 2026 at 12:32 PM

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Lebanese return to devastated south as fragile 10-day truce takes hold

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Following a 10-day truce between Lebanon and Israel that began on April 17, 2026, displaced Lebanese citizens are cautiously returning to their homes in southern Lebanon, despite warnings from the Lebanese army to delay their return. The return comes after over a month of Israeli attacks. Hezbollah has stated it remains vigilant for Israeli violations of the ceasefire. While the ceasefire largely holds, Lebanon has accused Israel of early violations, and unexploded ordnance has caused casualties. French President Macron has warned the ceasefire is undermined by ongoing military operations. The recent fighting has resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement on both sides of the border.

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Hezbollah warns it has its “finger on the trigger” in case of Israeli violations.

quote — Hezbollah100% confidence

Lebanon and Israel agreed to a 10-day truce.

factual — Al Jazeera100% confidence

13 Israeli soldiers were killed in Lebanon.

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Hezbollah attacks killed two Israeli civilians.

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Israeli air strikes and a ground invasion killed more than 2,100 people.

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Zeina Khodr 40% Nabatieh 40% Tyre 40% Majdal Selem 40% Al Jazeera 40% Emmanuel Macron 50% Lebanese Army 60% Israel ×890% Hezbollah ×590% Lebanon ×1095%

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lebanon 100% ceasefire 90% israel 90% hezbollah 80% southern lebanon 70% displaced people 70% israeli attacks 60% truce violations 50% unexploded ordnance 40%