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Bittersweet emotions as Lebanese return south to scenes of destruction

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Thousands of Lebanese returned to southern villages on Friday following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, despite warnings of ongoing danger and widespread destruction. Residents faced heavily damaged homes and infrastructure, with uncertainty about the ceasefire's longevity and the possibility of renewed hostilities.
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Determined to see their homes, displaced residents use shaky ceasefire to journey to their villages – but the mood turns sombre when they arriveMohammed Ashour was on the road at 5am, speeding towards his hometown of Shaqra. The Lebanese army, the Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah had all told residents of south Lebanon not to return, that it was still dangerous despite a ceasefire.

Bittersweet emotions as Lebanese return south to scenes of destruction
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