Lebanon is a Middle Eastern nation located along the Mediterranean Sea. It directly borders Israel to the South and Syria to the North and East.
The nation has been in several conflicts with Israel over the past several decades and tensions along the border happen regularly, particularly with the large Lebanon-based terrorist organization Hezbollah, which wields significant political power in the country.
IDF releases Kfar Aza, Nahal Oz probes • Hegseth reiterates US commitment to Israel's security
Aoun could help reverse the trend of Hezbollah gobbling up Lebanon, which has been a process going back decades.
Seven former hostages to fly to US to meet Trump officials • Arab media reports IDF raided refugee camp near Nablus • Egypt attempting to mediate aid for Gaza
Former Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah was depressed by the success of Mossad's pager operation targeting Hezbollah terrorists and 'felt their pain deeply.'
Options and pitfalls: What do Israel's military positions in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon mean for the future of the Middle East?
Weak regimes produce a power vacuum, and ungoverned spaces lead to extremist groups exploiting the situation.
IDF completes counterterror op. in northern West Bank • Rubio signs declaration to expedite delivery of $4 billion in military aid to Israel
IDF instructed to prepare to defend Druze in Syria • Netanyahu to convene meeting on hostage deal • Hostage families call for continuation of deal
HEALTH AFFAIRS: The organization has provided nearly 2,000 PTSD treatments for soldiers. But outside of that, the soldiers act as a support system for each other.
Lebanon faces a huge reconstruction bill following a year of Israeli strikes on the country.
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