More than 800,000 people displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah war have begun returning to their hometowns.
Key facts
- •The UN humanitarian agency OCHA reported that 821,077 people began returning home on July 30.
- •Approximately 360,000 people remain displaced due to the conflict.
- •There are 26,000 displaced individuals currently living in government shelters.
- •US-sponsored talks between Lebanon and Israel are taking place in Rome.
- •The diplomatic negotiations in Rome are scheduled to run until Thursday.
The United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA reports that over 800,000 people displaced by the war in Lebanon have started returning to their hometowns. This movement follows a recent lull in violence between Israel and Hezbollah.
By the numbers
people who began returning home821,077
people remaining displaced360,000
displaced people in government shelters26,000
Current Displacement Figures
According to OCHA, 821,077 individuals began returning to their homes on July 30. Despite this shift, 360,000 people remain displaced, with 26,000 of those currently residing in government-run shelters.
Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts
Lebanon and Israel are participating in US-sponsored negotiations in Rome. These talks, which aim to bring an end to the ongoing fighting, are scheduled to continue through Thursday.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Middle East Eye.
