Lebanon ceasefire lifts displacement as regional diplomacy intensifies

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon took effect, allowing displaced residents to return as fighting subsides, with the Qasmiyeh bridge repaired to reopen the Litani crossing. Israeli warnings remain, and leaders urge patience as the truce holds amid sporadic clashes. The pause comes as global diplomacy focuses on broader Iran talks and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with discussions about Hezbollah’s disarmament and regional stability continuing alongside potential peace negotiations.