In Sidon, displaced families show little relief over the extended truce between Lebanon and Israel. Despite optimistic voices, civilians remain skeptical of lasting stability due to ongoing strikes and deep mistrust.

In the coastal city of Sidon, displaced families sheltering from months of conflict express little relief at the extension of a fragile truce between Lebanon and Israel. While Donald Trump voiced optimism about a path toward peace, many civilians – uprooted by fighting involving Hezbollah – say ongoing strikes, uncertainty, and deep mistrust prevent them from returning home or believing in lasting stability.