What is Israel’s endgame in Lebanon? | Israel attacks Lebanon

It took simply two days for Lebanon to be dragged into the US-Israeli conflict towards Iran.

After a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah got here into impact in Lebanon in November 2024, cross-border violence didn’t actually finish.

Now, almost a million folks have been compelled from their houses.

The UN chief stated Lebanon is a part of a conflict it didn’t select, however Israel is ramping up its offensive.

The Israeli defence minister says that if the Lebanese authorities won’t rein in Hezbollah, Israel will.

So, what occurs if it does? And what does that imply for civilians?

Presenter: James Bays

Visitors:

Nadim Houry – Govt director of the Arab Reform Initiative

Maureen Philippon – Norwegian Refugee Council’s nation director for Lebanon

Nicholas Noe – Editor-in-chief of the Beirut-based information service, Mideastwire.com