The Israeli army lacks resources in Lebanon. Lebanon is a sovereign country. Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are perceived as a bulwark against the Israeli enemy. Netanyahu broke the ceasefire in early 2025. The Lebanese are sovereign in their own land and have the right to defend and protect themselves.
Joseph Aoun is working to mitigate the consequences of Israel's military attacks on Lebanon. Israel must first fully implement the ongoing ceasefire before moving on to further talks, he says. Israel has tried to achieve security through violations and destruction of border villages before and failed. Israel and Lebanon have been at war since 2nd March.
On April 8, Israel launched more than 100 attacks in under 10 minutes across Lebanon, killing 357 people. Israel conducted 100 air strikes and dropped more than 160 bombs across Lebanon on that day. Israel claims it targeted Hezbollah, but experts say the evidence proves otherwise.
Amin Gemayel signed a peace deal with Israel in 1983, but it never went into effect. He believes the time is right to try again to reach a long-term peace deal between Israel and Lebanon. He is part of one of Lebanon's strongest political dynasties that founded the Christian Phalange party. He supports the disarmament of Hezbollah.
An officer with the rank of major in the IDF has been indicted for smuggling contraband into Gaza and bringing an Israeli civilian into the Strip. The officer was arrested by the Shin Bet security agency several months ago. Yesterday, military prosecutors charged him with several offenses, including aiding the enemy, taking bribes and smuggling goods under aggravated circumstances.