A multinational monitoring group, including representatives from the US, France, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), has been established to oversee compliance with the ceasefire terms.

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, mediated by the US and France, went into effect on November 27, 2024, following over a year of intense conflict.

The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with Israeli strikes reportedly killing at least 3,961 people in Lebanon since October 8, while Hezbollah's actions have led to the deaths of 31 Israeli soldiers.

As part of the ceasefire, the Israeli military has warned Lebanese citizens not to return to 60 villages in the south, particularly those within a 10-kilometer strip north of the 'Blue Line'.

The ban on returning was communicated by an Israeli military spokesman in Arabic, emphasizing the risks of being targeted in these areas.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) issued a map indicating the dangerous territory where residents would be at risk if they returned, reinforcing the warning against returning home.

Despite the ceasefire, thousands of displaced Lebanese have begun returning to their hometowns in southern Lebanon, although many areas remain heavily damaged.

Both Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged accusations of ceasefire violations, with Lebanon alleging Israeli attacks on civilians and Israel claiming breaches by Hezbollah.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of a 'war intensive' response to any significant violations of the ceasefire by Hezbollah.

The designated no-return zone stretches from Mansouri on the coast to Shebaa in the east, with authorities urging residents to wait for Israeli troop withdrawals before returning.

Meanwhile, the situation in Gaza remains dire, with the health ministry reporting at least 44,330 deaths and a critical humanitarian crisis due to ongoing Israeli bombings.

Authorities are advising residents to remain cautious and wait for further developments regarding troop withdrawals and the security situation in the region.