Middle East

South Lebanon residents speak out as Israel resumes strikes despite ceasefire

Residents of South Lebanon are questioning their government's approach as Israel continues launching strikes in the area despite an existing ceasefire. Locals describe growing insecurity amid repeated displacement orders and renewed attacks.

A hillside village landscape under an overcast sky
A hillside village landscape under an overcast skyPhoto: Muhammed Tubtemur / Pexels
Al Jazeera7 h ago

Residents of South Lebanon are questioning their government's approach after Israel continued launching strikes in the area despite an existing ceasefire. Locals say the attacks are destabilizing daily life and that they see no clear path to lasting security.

Community members say repeated displacement orders have forced villages to empty out, without providing any durable sense of safety in return. Many families remain uncertain about when it will be safe to return home.

Lebanese officials say they are working through diplomatic channels to ease tensions, but residents on the ground say they have seen little tangible progress. The situation is raising fresh questions about the durability of the fragile ceasefire in the region.

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