A ceasefire deal that went into effect on Wednesday could end more than a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group, raising hopes and renewing difficult questions in a region gripped by conflict.

Broad support for the ceasefire comes mixed with doubts from some Long Islanders that it's enough to sustain long-term peace in the region.

Thousands of families displaced by the conflict are travelling home hours after an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect.