A United Nations flag flies at the back of an armored vehicle belonging to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon during a patrol around Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, on October 8, 2024. Photo AFP
Nearly 100 days after the truce between Israel and Hezbollah, tensions in southern Lebanon persist, as the agreement has failed to deliver its expected results. The deal, brokered by former U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, outlined an Israeli withdrawal within 60 days — later extended to 83 in February — followed by the demarcation of the land border between Israel and Lebanon and the implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.However, emboldened by Donald Trump’s presidency, Israel has escalated its strikes and maintained its occupation of "five strategic points" in southern Lebanon, even expanding its presence to two additional areas. This has indefinitely stalled any prospects for land border demarcation between the two countries. Read more What we know about the five 'strategic positions' Israel wants to keep in south...
Nearly 100 days after the truce between Israel and Hezbollah, tensions in southern Lebanon persist, as the agreement has failed to deliver its expected results. The deal, brokered by former U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, outlined an Israeli withdrawal within 60 days — later extended to 83 in February — followed by the demarcation of the land border between Israel and Lebanon and the implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.However, emboldened by Donald Trump’s presidency, Israel has escalated its strikes and maintained its occupation of "five strategic points" in southern Lebanon, even expanding its presence to two additional areas. This has indefinitely stalled any prospects for land border demarcation between the two countries. Read more What we know about the five 'strategic positions' Israel wants to keep in...