Kathmandu — Following the implementation of a ceasefire, displaced Lebanese citizens have begun returning to their homes. Reports from the city of Sidon indicate a steady flow of residents heading back to their settlements since Friday morning. The conflict had forced over one million people, particularly from southern Lebanon, to flee their homes. In the wake of the truce, long queues of vehicles have been observed on major roadways, with civilians waving flags and welcoming the temporary relief from hostilities.
The return has been marked by emotional displays, with some individuals carrying portraits of the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an attack in September 2024. However, the atmosphere remains complex across the border; in Israel, the ceasefire has met with mixed reactions and significant public dissatisfaction. According to a recent survey, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party could face electoral losses if polls were held today, signaling a growing discontent with the decision to halt military operations.
The survey further revealed that 56% of Israeli citizens prefer maintaining a military presence in southern Lebanon. Residents of northern border areas, in particular, have expressed heightened anger, lamenting that they have paid the highest price during the conflict. Meanwhile, a senior Israeli official has claimed that the ceasefire was reached largely due to diplomatic pressure from the United States.
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