Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Wednesday issued a statement following reports of displaced families returning to their homes in various regions of Lebanon, particularly in the south. Mikati emphasized that the sight of these returnees reaffirmed the Lebanese people’s attachment to their land, values, and heritage.

“We have been closely monitoring the return of displaced citizens since early this morning, especially in the southern regions. This demonstrates the steadfastness of the Lebanese in holding onto their land and values,” Mikati said.

Looking ahead, Mikati expressed confidence that the Lebanese Army’s plan to strengthen its presence in the south would enable the gradual return of more displaced citizens to their homes and villages in the coming days.

The Prime Minister also urged both returning citizens and those still remaining in their homes to exercise patience and wait for instructions from the Army’s leadership to ensure their safety and security.

“We call on all returnees and those who are still steadfast in their homes to refrain from rushing and to follow the guidance of the Army Command for their own safety,” Mikati added.

Shortly after the ceasefire with the Israeli enemy took effect in Lebanon on Wednesday, citizens started to return home in their towns and neighborhoods in Bekaa, south Lebanon and Dahiyeh (the southern suburb of Beirut), defying Israeli threats to return, especially  to southern villages.

Source: NNA