Pakistan, June 26 -- A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has reduced violence across Lebanon, yet thousands of displaced families remain unable to return home because widespread destruction and continued military occupation have left many communities uninhabitable. For many residents, the end of fighting has brought temporary calm but little hope of rebuilding their lives in the near future.

The conflict displaced more than 1.2 million people, nearly one-fifth of Lebanon's population, forcing many to seek shelter with relatives or in government-run facilities. Although around 14,000 people have left displacement centres since the ceasefire took effect on June 20, tens of thousands remain without permanent housing or access to their ...