Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- More than 821,000 Lebanese displaced by the conflict with Israel have begun returning to their home following a reduction in hostilities, according to the United Nations.

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The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said 821,077 people had returned to their areas of origin as of July 30. However, the noted that more than 360,000 people remain displaced, including around 26,000 living in government shelters.

The update comes as Lebanon and Israel launched a new round of US-sponsored negotiations in Rome, which are scheduled to continue through Thursday and aim to secure a lasting end to the conflict.

The fighting escalated after Hezbol...