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Thousands of Lebanese are returning to their devastated homes in southern Lebanon after a US-Iran ceasefire deal, despite Israel's refusal to withdraw. The area has suffered widespread destruction, with over 3,700 killed since March. Many returnees face ruins and continue to grieve lost family members.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese families are returning to heavily damaged towns after a US-Iran-backed ceasefire took effect, only to find collapsed homes and burned vehicles. Many are gathering essential items before leaving again, while others struggle to rebuild amid shortages and insecurity. The conflict has killed nearly 3,800 people and displaced 1.2 million.
The United Nations has doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon to nearly $640 million over six months as the war with Israel triggers a severe humanitarian crisis. The OCHA warns the situation is grave and deteriorating, with over one million displaced and essential services under strain.
From Phoenician temples to Crusader castles, many of Lebanon's most important archaeological and cultural sites lie within the expanding Israeli military campaign zone. Lebanon's Culture Minister warns that these treasures face grave danger.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the United States must pay compensation for Israel's crimes in Lebanon, demanding international action to halt the conflict's escalation. He criticized Washington as Tel Aviv's main military and diplomatic backer.
Israel ordered the mandatory evacuation of all residents south of the Zahrani River in southern Lebanon, expanding its ground incursion as it moves toward the city of Nabatieh. The Israeli military also captured the strategic Beaufort Castle, a hilltop fortress near Nabatieh. The operation has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with Israeli forces controlling one-fifth of Lebanese territory.
At least 16 people were killed and 58 wounded in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon as Tel Aviv expands its bombing campaign and issues mass evacuation orders. The attacks hit residential areas, roads, and civilian infrastructure, with six victims from one family killed in a drone strike while fleeing. The US-brokered ceasefire has failed to halt the violence, and Israel has intensified operations ahead of planned talks.
Despite a ceasefire extension, Israeli airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon killed at least 5 and wounded more than a dozen. The attacks came as Hezbollah condemned direct talks between Lebanon and Israel, and the humanitarian and economic toll continues to mount.
Over one million people in Lebanon have been forced from their homes due to escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. This is one of the largest displacement crises in the region in recent years, pushing Lebanon into a humanitarian disaster as relief resources run dry. The UN and international organizations are calling for urgent aid and restraint to prevent further suffering.
