Can life return to southern Lebanon after months of war?

In Zawtar al-Gharbieh, a southern Lebanese “pilot zone” just one kilometer from Israeli-occupied territory, returning residents say the threat of renewed fighting between Hezbollah and Israel hangs over daily life.

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Residents are returning to Zawtar al-Gharbieh, a southern Lebanese village at the heart of a US-backed “pilot zone” designed to bring stability after months of conflict.

But despite a ceasefire, Israeli drones continue to buzz overhead, many homes lie in ruins and only a fraction of displaced families have come back. As locals grapple with fear, loss and uncertainty, questions remain about Hezbollah‘s role and Israel‘s military presence.

DW’s Aya Ibrahim reports from Zawtar al-Gharbieh to find out whether Lebanon‘s peace experiment can offer a model for the south’s future.

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