"Displaced civilians crowded roads leading back into regions that have been hammered in fighting between Hezbollah and Israel, hopeful they will get a respite but unsure of how stable the 10-day truce will be or whether Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group, will honor it."
"President Donald Trump warned the group not derail the fragile ceasefire in a social media post early Friday: 'I hope Hezbollah acts nicely and well during this important period of time.'"
"'Today is a day of love and peace since this is the first day of the ceasefire,' Cardinal Béchara Boutros stated while delivering humanitarian aid, reflecting the relief among Lebanese residents."
"The group had also unfurled fresh banners and flags along the route south - a visible effort to project strength and claim the ceasefire as a victory, even as the terms of the truce remained bitter."
Families are returning to southern Lebanon as a tentative ceasefire takes effect after six weeks of conflict that resulted in over 2,100 deaths. Displaced civilians are hopeful for a respite but uncertain about the truce's stability and Hezbollah's adherence. Hezbollah acknowledged the ceasefire agreement brokered in Washington but did not participate in negotiations. President Trump urged Hezbollah to maintain peace during this period. Relief agencies mobilized to assist returning families, while vendors sold Hezbollah flags along the route, indicating the group's attempt to project strength and claim victory.
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