Lebanese return to devastated south as fragile 10-day truce takes hold

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Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese returned to devastated southern villages Friday after a 10-day ceasefire with Israel took effect. Despite army warnings to delay returns, residents rushed home to assess damage from month-long attacks. Lebanese forces reported Israeli violations including shelling. Unexploded ordnance killed a child; rescue workers recovered bodies in Tyre. France urged civilian protection amid ceasefire fragility.

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