Inside StoryIsrael seizes more territory in southern Lebanon and threatens to keep holding it.It took just two days for Lebanon to be dragged into the US-Israeli war against Iran.After a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect in Lebanon in November 2024, cross-border violence did not really end.Now, nearly one million people have been forced from their homes.The UN chief said Lebanon is part of a war it did not choose, but Israel is ramping up its offensive.The Israeli defence minister says that if the Lebanese government will not rein in Hezbollah, Israel will.So, what happens if it does? And what does that mean for civilians?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Nadim Houry – Executive director of the Arab Reform InitiativeMaureen Philippon – Norwegian Refugee Council’s country director for LebanonNicholas Noe – Editor-in-chief of the Beirut-based news service, Mideastwire.comPublished On 13 Mar 2026
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What is Israel’s endgame in Lebanon?
In March 2026, escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in southern Lebanon, displacing nearly one million people since a fragile ceasefire in November 2024. The UN chief states that Lebanon is unwillingly caught in a larger conflict.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-13 · 18:21 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in southern Lebanon, displacing nearly one million people since a fragile ceasefire in November 2024. The UN chief states that Lebanon is unwillingly caught in a larger conflict. Israel has seized more territory and threatens further action if the Lebanese government fails to control Hezbollah. The Israeli defense minister stated that if the Lebanese government will not rein in Hezbollah, Israel will. The ongoing conflict raises concerns about the future for Lebanese civilians and the potential for further escalation. Experts suggest the situation reflects a broader US-Israeli conflict with Iran, with Lebanon caught in the middle.
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If the Lebanese government will not rein in Hezbollah, Israel will.
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Israel seizes more territory in southern Lebanon and threatens to keep holding it.
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After a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect in Lebanon in November 2024, cross-border violence did not really end.
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Nearly one million people have been forced from their homes.
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Lebanon is part of a war it did not choose, but Israel is ramping up its offensive.
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