Rising Tensions In Southern Lebanon

Lebanon recently said it has finished the first step of disarming non-state armed groups in southern Lebanon, especially Hezbollah, but Israel questions this claim. Disarming these groups was an important part of a ceasefire agreement supported by the United States in late 2024. Reports say that large weapons storage sites were recently discovered, raising doubts [...]

Israeli Strikes Kill Two In South Lebanon

Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon on January 6,2026, killing two people, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Israel said the attacks targeted Hezbollah fighters, one day before an important meeting to review a ceasefire that has been in place for about a year. The Israeli military said it struck two Hezbollah operatives in the village [...]

Lebanon Faces Risk Of Renewed War

Lebanon is in a dangerous situation because Israel wants Hezbollah to disarm, but Hezbollah refuses while it feels threatened. The Lebanese government is too weak to force Hezbollah to give up its weapons, and this creates a risk of both civil conflict and another war with Israel. After years of tension, Israel and Hezbollah fought [...]

Rising Tensions In Lebanon

Lebanon is experiencing new instability as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues. The country has the largest Christian population in the Middle East and is already under great economic and political stress. This week, the United Nations began its biggest withdrawal of peacekeepers from southern Lebanon because of budget cuts and a shorter mandate. United [...]

Lebanon Faces Rising Israeli Strikes

Israel’s attacks on Lebanon have created a very serious and growing crisis. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the country is facing a “war of attrition” because Israel is carrying out repeated and almost daily airstrikes. These strikes mainly target Hezbollah members and their positions, but many civilians are also being harmed. A recent attack in [...]

Israeli Strike On Lebanon Camp Kills 13

An Israeli strike on the Ain al-Helweh refugee camp in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people and wounded others, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The attack hit a car near the Khalid bin al-Walid mosque, and reports later said the mosque and a nearby centre were also struck. Israel said it targeted a Hamas [...]

Hezbollah Rearms, Threatening Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire

The Lebanese group Hezbollah is rebuilding its weapons and forces, despite a cease-fire deal with Israel. Reports from Israeli and Arab officials say Hezbollah is bringing in rockets, anti-tank missiles, and artillery from outside the country. Some weapons come through smuggling routes in Syria and Lebanese ports, and some are made inside Lebanon. The cease-fire [...]

Kafala System: Exploitation Of Migrant Workers In Lebanon

The kafala system in Lebanon is a sponsorship system that controls migrant workers, especially domestic workers. Under this system, a worker’s legal status depends entirely on their employer. Workers cannot change jobs or leave the country without the employer’s permission. Many employers take advantage of this power by withholding wages, keeping passports, or forcing workers [...]

Lebanon Calls For Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions With Israel

On 20th October’2025, Israel launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon and flew drones over Beirut and other areas, raising tensions once again. The Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah, but Lebanon sees this as a serious threat to its sovereignty. Lebanese officials are under pressure from the United States to disarm Hezbollah, but say the Lebanese [...]

Lebanon’s Struggle For Peace And Change

Lebanon is trying hard to find a stable path, but change is meeting strong resistance. For many people, life feels fragile now. They watch as the country shifts under pressure, hoping that new leaders will bring order and safety. But Hezbollah, a powerful group in Lebanon, still refuses to give up weapons, saying it will [...]

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