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U.S.-Brokered Cease-Fire Allows Displaced Lebanese to Return

4/19/2026

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A U.S.-brokered cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah largely held on Friday into Saturday.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese returned to the south.
The coastal highway was congested with cars carrying personal belongings.
Zakri Zakaria, 55, said he is uncertain about the condition of his home in Kfar Tebnit, which faced heavy bombardment.
Lebanon's health ministry reported approximately 2,300 deaths as recovery efforts continue.

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A U.S.-brokered cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah largely held on Friday into Saturday.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese returned to the south.
The coastal highway was congested with cars carrying personal belongings.
Zakri Zakaria, 55, said he is uncertain about the condition of his home in Kfar Tebnit, which faced heavy bombardment.
Lebanon's health ministry reported approximately 2,300 deaths as recovery efforts continue.