A few families have returned to the southern Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbieh as part of Israel's 'pilot zones' deal. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
In photos taken on July 28, 2026, Mahasen Faqih and her husband Mohammed Sobeih sit amid the rubble of their home. Faqih gestures toward the rubble of her neighborhood, while Sobeih clears debris inside their home. Another resident stands behind a mirror riddled with bullet holes.
The Israeli military operation heavily damaged the village, with many homes destroyed. Under the deal, some residents were allowed to return, but conditions remain dire.