SOUTH — Displaced Lebanese residents have begun returning to villages near the Israeli border, saying their communities were never occupied by Israeli forces and expressing determination to rebuild after months of conflict.
Residents returning to the area said they found damaged homes, disrupted services, and a difficult recovery ahead, but insisted they wanted to restore normal life and remain in their communities.
The returns come as fragile security arrangements continue along the Lebanon-Israel frontier, with authorities closely monitoring developments in areas affected by recent fighting.
Local residents have called for reconstruction support and stronger guarantees of stability, while regional efforts continue to prevent renewed escalation along the border.
The situation highlights the challenges facing southern Lebanon, where communities are balancing hopes of recovery with ongoing concerns over security and future tensions.
