Israel Accused of Violating Lebanon Ceasefire as Displaced Return Home
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-17 03:31 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect, prompting displaced Lebanese to begin returning to their villages. However, Israel was accused of violating the truce within hours of it taking effect, following a heavy Israeli bombing campaign against targets said to be linked to Hezbollah.
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