"The Lebanese army, the Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah had all told residents of south Lebanon not to return, that it was still dangerous despite a ceasefire."
"Ashour was one of thousands of Lebanese who rushed back to their villages in south Lebanon on Friday in the hours after the shaky 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect."
"Families, packed two-to-a-seat, drove cars saddled with mattresses down the highway, accompanied by crowds waving Lebanese and Hezbollah flags, cheering on the returning residents."
"But the festive atmosphere turned sombre when residents reached their villages."
Mohammed Ashour, displaced for 44 days, returned to his hometown of Shaqra despite warnings from the Lebanese army and Israel Defense Forces. The journey, typically two hours, took ten due to heavy traffic and damaged infrastructure. Thousands of Lebanese rushed back to their villages after a ceasefire, navigating rubble-strewn roads and collapsed bridges. Many families packed into cars, displaying flags and signs of victory. However, the initial festive atmosphere turned somber upon arrival as they confronted the destruction of their homes.
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