Many displaced people began to return home. In the last few hours, long traffic queues have formed not only in the capital Beirut, but also in southern Lebanon, one of the areas most affected by Israel’s attacks.
The Lebanese army announced this Wednesday that it has taken “the necessary measures” to reposition itself in the south of the country, where a ceasefire is in force between Israel and Hezbollah.
“Following the entry into force of the ceasefire, the army is taking the necessary measures to complete its deployment in southern Lebanon,” the armed forces said in a statement.
The army also asked those displaced not to return to frontline areas before the Israeli army withdraws.
“The army command urges citizens to be patient before returning to frontline villages and towns where Israeli enemy forces have penetrated, pending their withdrawal,” he added.
With the ceasefire in force, many began to return home. In the last few hours, long traffic queues have formed not only in the capital Beirut, but also in the south of the country, one of the areas most affected by Israel’s attacks.
Ceasefire is now in effect
During the night, sirens sounded again in Tel Aviv due to afrom Lebanon, but before the start of this ceasefire.
Announced on Tuesday, the truce is an important step towards ending nearly 14 months of fighting sparked by the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas.
According to the Israeli Government, the truce should last 60 days, under the supervision of the United States and France. Israeli troops must now gradually withdraw from border areas, but Tel Aviv gives warning. Israel has promised it will attack if Hezbollah violates the agreement.
Thousands of additional Lebanese troops and UN peacekeeping forces will be deployed to the south and an international panel will monitor compliance with the agreement.
