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Ceasefire Ends: Thousands Return to Devastated Homes

4/21/2026

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Hezbollah Resists Disarmament

Tens of thousands returned home after a 10-day ceasefire.
Many found their homes destroyed or occupied by Israeli forces.
The Israeli military continued demolitions in Shamaa and Bint Jbeil despite the truce.
Israel released a map outlining a Yellow Line buffer zone extending 5-10 km into Lebanon, raising concerns about ongoing operations.
Hezbollah refuses to disarm until Israel withdraws.

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Zainab Mourns Losses

Ms. Zainab Farran in Nabatieh, Lebanon, lost two family members to Israeli strikes and found her home destroyed after a 10-day ceasefire began on April 17.
The conflict has killed over 2,300 people and displaced more than a million.
Mayor Abbas Fakhreddine says about 200 families remain in Nabatieh.
Residents briefly return to check on their homes.
Local authorities stockpile supplies for a renewed conflict.

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Hezbollah Resists Disarmament

Tens of thousands returned home after a 10-day ceasefire.
Many found their homes destroyed or occupied by Israeli forces.
The Israeli military continued demolitions in Shamaa and Bint Jbeil despite the truce.
Israel released a map outlining a Yellow Line buffer zone extending 5-10 km into Lebanon, raising concerns about ongoing operations.
Hezbollah refuses to disarm until Israel withdraws.

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