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Ceasefire Offers Little Relief To Displaced Families In Lebanon

Many communities along the border remain heavily damaged, while some areas are still under Israeli military control.

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Truce brings no relief for displaced from Lebanon's destroyed, occupied towns. Pic via(@Reuters)

Although a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has reduced fighting in southern Lebanon, thousands of displaced residents remain unable to return to their homes due to widespread destruction and continuing security concerns.

Many communities along the border remain heavily damaged, while some areas are still under Israeli military control.

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Among those affected is Hussein Merhi, a 39-year-old farmer from the border town of Kfar Kila. Now living in a university shelter in the southern city of Sidon, he says his home has been destroyed and his livelihood lost.

Despite the ceasefire, Merhi says he has no immediate prospect of returning because his village remains inaccessible.

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The conflict intensified earlier this year after Israel launched air and ground operations in response to Hezbollah attacks conducted in support of Iran. The fighting displaced tens of thousands of civilians, damaged homes, farms, roads and public infrastructure across southern Lebanon.

While the ceasefire has eased immediate security risks, humanitarian agencies say recovery will require extensive reconstruction and sustained assistance for displaced families.

Many residents remain uncertain about when they will be able to rebuild their homes and resume normal lives, underscoring the lasting human impact of the conflict.

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