Celebrating cease-fire, southern Lebanon residents return despite warnings

As the Israel–Lebanon cease-fire took effect, celebrations broke out in Beirut with gunfire into the air. At the same time, displaced residents began returning to southern Lebanon, despite warnings from both the IDF and the Lebanese Army not to return yet

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As the Israel–Lebanon cease-fire took effect, celebrations broke out in Beirut with gunfire into the air. At the same time, displaced residents began returning to southern Lebanon, despite warnings from both the IDF and the Lebanese Army not to return yet

10:22 AM • April 17 2026 IDT

Residents across Lebanon celebrated the cease-fire with Israel overnight, taking to the streets as the truce came into effect.

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