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499 days later: The proud return of the southern residents

Although the municipalities of Kfar Kila and Houla had urged residents to hold off their return until Wednesday, many rushed back yesterday to check on their homes.

499 days later: The proud return of the southern residents

A man standing on the rubble in Kfar Kila, Feb. 18, 2025. (Credit: Mohammad Yassin/L’Orient-Le Jour)

They couldn’t wait another day. The Lebanese Army had asked for time to clear debris and secure the area. The municipalities of Houla and Kfar Kila, both in the Marjayoun district, urged residents to wait until Wednesday, Feb. 19. But, after 499...
They couldn’t wait another day. The Lebanese Army had asked for time to clear debris and secure the area. The municipalities of Houla and Kfar Kila, both in the Marjayoun district, urged residents to wait until Wednesday, Feb. 19. But, after 499...