Battered and isolated, Hezbollah drags Lebanon into another war

BBC News - WorldEN 5 min read 100% complete March 3, 2026 at 04:42 PM

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Hezbollah has fired rockets from Lebanon into Israel for a second day, prompting a strong Israeli response, including air strikes and troop deployments to southern Lebanon. The conflict has drawn Lebanon into the war between the US, Israel, and Iran. At least 30,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon, according to the UN. Hezbollah's actions were largely symbolic, but Israel's retaliation came with force. The Lebanese government has announced a ban on Hezbollah's military activities and demanded the group hand over its weapons to the state. Hezbollah reportedly launched rockets and drones into Israel to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme leader, sparking widespread condemnation from many Lebanese who view the group as out of touch with public opinion.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Bekaa Valley 35% Nawaf Salam 40% Beirut ×250% United States 60% Iran ×270% Lebanon ×885% Israel ×890% Hezbollah ×1095%

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hezbollah 100% lebanon 90% israel 90% conflict 80% air strikes 70% military operation 60% displaced 50% regional conflict 50% iranian-backed group 40%