Mass return to southern Lebanon begins following US-Iran agreement
According to Al Jazeera, thousands of Lebanese civilians who fled the conflict have begun returning to the country's southern regions following the US-Iran framework agreement. Officials say infrastructure damage and unexploded ordnance pose serious challenges to returnees.
According to Al Jazeera, a mass return movement to southern Lebanon was observed following the announcement of the US-Iran framework agreement. Long convoys formed along main roads, and the Lebanese army tried to manage traffic by setting up security corridors.
Lebanon's interior ministry and civil-defence units said families returning home were exposed to risks from unexploded ordnance and damaged structures. UNIFIL and Red Cross teams have launched field operations; the area's drinking-water and electricity infrastructure is partially operational.
International aid organisations called for an urgent coordination mechanism for reconstruction. The process could accelerate in the coming weeks; the Lebanese government is planning a conference to secure funding and donor support.
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