Thousands Return to Southern Lebanon After U.S.-Iran Deal; Israeli Forces Remain, Strikes Continue
Thousands of Lebanese are returning to their homes in southern Lebanon following a U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending the regional conflict. Israeli forces have not withdrawn, and strikes have continued. Lebanese authorities have warned displaced residents not to rush back. The U.S. and Iran reached a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict. Israeli military presence extends up to 10公里从边境
Thousands of Lebanese are returning to their homes in southern Lebanon following a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the regional conflict. Lebanese authorities have warned displaced residents not to rush back to the area. Israeli forces have not withdrawn from southern Lebanon despite the agreement, and Israeli strikes have continued in the region. According to apnews.com, Israeli military occupation extends up to 10 kilometers from the border. Hassan Fadlallah of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc described the U.S.-Iran memorandum as a victory for Tehran that includes commitments protecting Lebanon’s sovereignty. According to theactualnews.org, over 1.2 million Lebanese fled southern Lebanon after heavy Israeli bombardment beginning in March 2026, and at least 3,783 people have died and 11,699 have been injured in the conflict. Theactualnews.org also reported that Israeli strikes have caused extensive destruction in towns including Tyre and Nabatieh, with over 70% damage in some areas. Residents returned to Tyre to inspect their homes.
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