Israel-Hezbollah Live Updates: Lebanon Ceasefire Holds, Residents Return

In scenes of relief and celebration, long-displaced residents of southern Lebanon began making their way back to their homes early Wednesday morning. The return follows the implementation of a ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group, bringing a temporary halt to hostilities that had forced thousands to flee.

The ceasefire has offered a wave of relief across Lebanon, following days of some of the most intense airstrikes and clashes since the conflict began. However, skepticism lingers over the durability of the agreement. Israel has warned it will retaliate if Hezbollah violates the truce, which was officially announced on Tuesday.

A man who is returning to his village waves as he carries his belongings on his car after the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel began early morning, in Tyre, south Lebanon, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.... Hussein Malla/AP

Thousands of people poured into southern Lebanon, disregarding warnings from the Israeli military to avoid areas that had been evacuated during the conflict.

Israel Lebanon war-ceasefire boundaries on Nov. 27 2024. AP

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42 People Killed on Tuesday

On Tuesday, Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon resulted in at least 42 fatalities, as reported by local authorities. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched rockets into northern Israel, prompting air raid sirens and escalating tensions in the region.

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. On Tuesday, Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon resulted in at least 42 fatalities, as reported by local authorities. Bilal Hussein/AP

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