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Israeli threats to occupy or annex south Lebanon dust off a decades‑old playbook

As before, however, any such move into the country would be fraught with the same risks that have bedeviled past Israeli invasions of Lebanon.

08.04.2026 7

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Mireille Rebeiz

Hezbollah − degraded, weakened but not yet disarmed − destabilizes Lebanon once again

Hezbollah’s entry into the current war followed the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The group has long been aligned with the Islamic Republic.

04.03.2026 10

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Mireille Rebeiz

Lebanon’s orchards have been burnt, wildlife habitat destroyed by Israeli strikes – raising troubling international law questions

Ongoing conflict, particularly in a three-month period in late 2024, caused widespread environmental destruction and the spread of toxic materials.

22.01.2026 10

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For war-weary Syria, potential benefits of security pact with Israel comes with big risks

A US-backed diplomatic push is trying to end months of Israeli attacks on Syria with a bilateral security pact. But concluding an agreement may prove...

09.10.2025 10

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Mireille Rebeiz

The Druze are a tightly knit community – and the violence in Syria is triggering fears in Lebanon

Lebanon has a long history of sectarian violence, and the recent events in Syria are causing alarm among its religious minorities, including the...

06.08.2025 20

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A weakened Iran and Hezbollah gives Lebanon an opening to chart path away from the region’s conflicts − will it be enough?

For decades, Lebanon has been torn apart by internal division and external conflict. There may currently be a narrow window for a different future.

10.07.2025 10

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Disarming Hezbollah is key to Lebanon’s recovery − but the task is complicated by regional shifts, ceasefire violations

A shaky truce is still in place in Lebanon. But the country remains on a tenuous footing with Israeli forces in the country’s south and Hezbollah...

16.05.2025 10

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Mireille Rebeiz

Disarming Hezbollah is key to Lebanon’s recovery − but task is complicated by regional shifts, ceasefire violations

A shaky truce is still in place in Lebanon. But the country remains on a tenuous footing with Israeli forces in the country’s south and Hezbollah...

15.05.2025 10

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Mireille Rebeiz