Residents of southern Lebanon have begun returning to their homes as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect. Although there are concerns about whether the ceasefire will lead to a permanent solution to the fighting, there is relief among the country's residents.

The Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera reported that residents of southern Lebanon have begun returning to their homes with joy within hours of the ceasefire, which began at 4am local time on Wednesday (November 27).

This caused traffic jams on the highway connecting the capital Beirut with the south. Residents were returning with their belongings on their cars. The heavy pressure of vehicles blocked traffic at the northern entrance to the port city of Sidon. Some began returning to the coastal city of Tyre on motorcycles.

The Lebanese army, which is responsible for implementing the ceasefire, said in a statement that preparations are being made to deploy troops in the south of the country. In addition, they have requested residents of border villages not to return to their areas until the Israeli troops have withdrawn.

Meanwhile, local authorities said that at least 42 people were killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon on Tuesday. Hezbollah also fired rockets into Israel in response.

It is worth noting that at least 3,823 people have been killed and 15,859 injured in Israeli attacks in Lebanon since the war in Gaza began last October. 

Israel has agreed to a ceasefire with the Lebanese-based armed Islamist group Hezbollah. Under pressure from close allies the United States and France, Israel has finally agreed to a ceasefire. If all goes well, Israel will soon announce a ceasefire in Lebanon.

On Tuesday (November 26), CNN reported, citing the Times of Israel, that on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will order approval of a 60-day ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah. This period will be extended later depending on the situation.

However, Israeli officials do not believe that Israel's war with Hezbollah is ending.

An Israeli official said, "We do not know how long this ceasefire will last. It could be a month, it could be a year."

US President Donald Trump's national security adviser John Kirby said at a briefing on Monday that "we can't say for sure until everything happens, but we are close to a ceasefire agreement."

A statement from the French president's office also gave similar information.

Meanwhile, in a speech to the Israeli parliament Knesset on November 18, Netanyahu said that even if a ceasefire proposal is accepted in Lebanon, Israeli forces will continue to operate to achieve specific objectives.

In the speech, Netanyahu said, "What is on paper is not important. Even if the paper (ceasefire proposal) is signed, we (Israel) will have to continue attacking in the north. Even if a ceasefire is declared, I cannot guarantee that it will be respected."

The Israeli cabinet will vote on a ceasefire agreement with the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah on Tuesday (November 26). The information was given to CNN by Netanyahu's spokesman after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave his "in-principle" approval to the ceasefire agreement.

The source said that Netanyahu signaled his support for a possible ceasefire during a security consultation with Israeli officials on Sunday night. His spokesman told CNN on Monday that the Israeli cabinet will vote on the proposed agreement on Tuesday and that it is likely to be approved.

Sources familiar with the ceasefire talks between the two sides said that the talks appear to be progressing positively. However, they also acknowledged that Israel and Hezbollah continue to attack each other, so the talks could collapse at the slightest mistake.

However, a Lebanese official familiar with the talks said on Monday evening that a ceasefire could be announced within the next 24 hours.

The British media outlet BBC reported that the United States has proposed a 60-day ceasefire to end the fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah. It is understood that it includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and the end of Hezbollah's presence in the area.

The BBC quoted a Western diplomat who spoke on condition of anonymity as saying that the deal would strengthen the Lebanese army's presence in areas vacated by Israel and Hezbollah.

However, Israel's hard-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gavi opposed the ceasefire agreement, calling it a serious mistake on social media. He said that now is a historic opportunity to militarily push back and destroy Hezbollah.

The results of the assembly elections in two Indian states have become clear. In Maharashtra, the BJP-led alliance has won by a huge margin. In Jharkhand, however, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Congress alliance are returning to power again.

The results of the assembly elections in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand have been announced. In Maharashtra, the BJP-led alliance has won by a huge margin. India alliance has won in Jharkhand.

In Maharashtra, the NDA alliance led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won 236 seats out of 288 seats. On the other hand, the opposition alliance MVA has won only 48 seats. Other parties have won the remaining four seats.

On the other hand, the Congress-led India alliance has won in Jharkhand. Out of 81 seats in the assembly, the India alliance has won 56 seats. On the other hand, Modi's NDA has won 24 seats. An unaligned candidate has won the remaining one seat.

Before this year's elections in Jharkhand, Indian Prime Minister Modi had complained about Bangladesh, saying that the current government of Jharkhand has made arrangements for illegal infiltrators from Bangladesh to stay, giving them all the facilities. Due to this, the tribals of Jharkhand are being deprived. Development work there is being hampered. Even a few days before the elections, the party released a false and propaganda video denigrating Bangladeshis.

After the party's huge victory in Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on his X handle in the evening, "Development has won, good governance has won, united we will reach greater heights. I sincerely thank the brothers and sisters of Maharashtra, especially the youth and women of the state, who have given a historic mandate to the NDA."

Again, regarding the defeat in Jharkhand, Modi said, "I thank the people of Jharkhand for standing by us. We will always come forward to raise public issues and work for the state. I congratulate the JMM-led alliance for good results in the state." Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren told the media after the Prime Minister's congratulations, "I have heard that Prime Minister Narendra Modiji has congratulated us. I would like to thank him."