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As UNIFIL's mandate in southern Lebanon nears expiration, the future of peacekeeping in the region is uncertain, with a likely smaller and more limited force. International support remains, but analysts warn of a possible security vacuum if a new mission is not established promptly.
Three Lebanese soldiers were wounded on Saturday while clearing unexploded ordnance in the border village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah. The incident occurred after Israeli forces allegedly built earthworks overnight, breaching a June framework agreement, while the Israeli military denied knowledge of the event.
An Israeli drone strike killed two people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, violating a U.S.- and Iran-brokered ceasefire. Defense Minister Israel Katz insists troops will not leave, as Washington-hosted talks continue and the Lebanese government demands a full withdrawal.
Mourners gathered in Beirut to pay tribute to Mona Khalil, a beloved Lebanese conservationist who died from wounds sustained in an Israeli airstrike on her home in southern Lebanon. Khalil, 77, dedicated more than 20 years to protecting sea turtles along Lebanon’s coast.
Thousands of Lebanese are returning to their devastated homes in southern Lebanon after a US-Iran ceasefire deal, despite Israel's refusal to withdraw. The area has suffered widespread destruction, with over 3,700 killed since March. Many returnees face ruins and continue to grieve lost family members.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese families are returning to heavily damaged towns after a US-Iran-backed ceasefire took effect, only to find collapsed homes and burned vehicles. Many are gathering essential items before leaving again, while others struggle to rebuild amid shortages and insecurity. The conflict has killed nearly 3,800 people and displaced 1.2 million.
The United Nations has doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon to nearly $640 million over six months as the war with Israel triggers a severe humanitarian crisis. The OCHA warns the situation is grave and deteriorating, with over one million displaced and essential services under strain.
From Phoenician temples to Crusader castles, many of Lebanon's most important archaeological and cultural sites lie within the expanding Israeli military campaign zone. Lebanon's Culture Minister warns that these treasures face grave danger.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the United States must pay compensation for Israel's crimes in Lebanon, demanding international action to halt the conflict's escalation. He criticized Washington as Tel Aviv's main military and diplomatic backer.
