On day 2 of ceasefire, Lebanese continue to flock to evacuated homes

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Al Mayadeen
28 Nov 2024 23:12

Despite Israeli violations of the ceasefire and accompanying threats, Lebanese continued to return to their hometowns.

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Residents who had fled the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, flash the victory sign upon their return on November 28, 2024. (AFP)

On the second day of the ceasefire between Lebanon and the Israeli occupation, roads leading to southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and Beirut’s Southern Suburb remain crowded with residents returning to their towns and villages.

Amid the ongoing influx of displaced individuals to areas heavily damaged by Israeli aggression, the Lebanese Army confirmed multiple ceasefire violations by the Israeli occupation, including aerial breaches and attacks on Lebanese territory.

Despite these violations and accompanying threats issued by the Israeli military, residents continued to return to their hometowns, emphasizing their determination to go back and asserting that no threats would deter them.

In Beirut’s Southern Suburb, displaced residents began returning from the early morning hours until late evening. Signs of life gradually reappeared, with people repairing damages caused by Israeli airstrikes on residential buildings. Some businesses reopened, while others began restoration efforts.

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Similarly, in the Bekaa Valley, displaced individuals returned to towns and villages that suffered extensive destruction from the aggression, reaffirming their commitment to resistance and trust in its strength.

On the Lebanese-Syrian border, heavy traffic was observed as Lebanese citizens returned from Syria, particularly at the al-Masnaa border crossing, where repairs were made to a crater left by an Israeli strike on the crossing.

At the Jdeidet Yabous crossing, large numbers of Lebanese also made their way back despite harsh weather conditions and damaged roads resulting from the Israeli aggression.

The number of returnees is expected to rise in the coming days following the emergency reopening of the Jousieh crossing in the al-Qusayr region to facilitate the movement of displaced Lebanese.