Thousands of Lebanese refugees are continuing to return home as a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah enters its second day. Residents of the border town of Ayta al-Shaab returned Monday to find it in complete ruins. Entire neighborhoods throughout Southern Lebanon have been destroyed. Meanwhile in Beirut, rescue workers spent much of Monday searching through rubble. Israel continued to bomb southern Beirut up until the ceasefire went into effect. UN Secretary General Kofi Annan praised both sides for largely upholding the ceasefire.

• Kofi Annan: “I am relieved to note that the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon called for by the Security Council which came into effect at 0500 hours GMT today appears to be generally holding.”