Lebanon residents return south despite Israeli warnings
PUBLISHED Apr 17, 2026, 8:48 AM ET
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Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese residents began returning to their homes early Friday, defying Israeli and Lebanese warnings to delay travel despite a newly enacted ceasefire. The returns followed a 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon that took effect at midnight, after a six-week Israeli bombing campaign and ground invasion in the south. Israel had urged civilians not to re-enter areas south of the Litani River, citing ongoing military deployments. Hezbollah and the Lebanese army also advised caution. Israel continued limited shelling after the truce began, and search and rescue operations persisted in Sour following a deadly strike just before the ceasefire.
By Neha R. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Six weeks ago Israeli bombing campaign begins
- Six weeks ago Israeli ground invasion starts
- Thursday afternoon Trump announces Lebanon ceasefire
- Midnight today 10-day ceasefire takes effect
- Moments before ceasefire Israeli strike hits Sour
- Early morning today highway Saida-Sour becomes gridlocked
- Today displaced residents return southward despite warnings
- Today Hezbollah says remains ready over violations
News Intelligence
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