People begin to return to South Lebanon; Israel violates agreement in Jerusalem but warns of renewed attacks: Ceasefire between Israel and Hizbollah begins today. Israel has said it will strike Hezbollah again if it violates the deal. Despite warnings from Israeli and Lebanese forces, people in the area have begun to return to southern Lebanon. Israel and the Lebanese army have warned people not to return to some areas of southern Lebanon, saying a ceasefire would end the 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah.