Bekaa Valley

The Bekaa Valley is a fertile region in eastern Lebanon. Recent news focuses on it as a target of Israeli air strikes, escalating tensions despite a November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah. These attacks, part of near-daily violations, are ostensibly aimed at Hezbollah and Hamas targets, prompting evacuation orders and displacement. The increased military activity raises fears of a wider Israeli escalation, potentially derailing Hezbollah disarmament efforts. Analysts suggest Hezbollah is unlikely to disarm while Israel continues its attacks. The situation is further complicated by concerns that the US may have tacitly approved the Israeli actions, contributing to regional instability and heightened anxieties among the Lebanese population.