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Lebanese civilians assess war damage and return home
Lebanese residents displaced by Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon are returning to their communities to inspect homes damaged or destroyed during the conflict. Some use satellite imagery to assess damage remotely while others physically return to designated areas as Lebanese military deploys under a ceasefire agreement.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 12 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
Southern LebanonIsraeli militaryLebanese armyZawtar al-GharbiyehDisplaced Lebanese residents
2026-08-05
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