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Ceasefire Ends Year-Long Conflict: Lebanon Vows to Rebuild

6/5/2025

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Salam Promises Rebuild

In November 2024, a fragile ceasefire brought an end to a devastating year-long conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, claiming over 4,000 Lebanese and 120 Israeli lives. While Israel continues to occupy five strategic hilltops in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam vows to rebuild and bolster the Lebanese Armed Forces, as Hezbollah retains its grip on popular support despite recent losses.

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Araghchi Supports Lebanon

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's visit to Beirut underscored a commitment to Lebanon's push for Israel's military withdrawal. He called for mutual respect in their post-conflict relationship, as Lebanon grapples with the aftermath of a devastating war that claimed over 4,000 lives and inflicted $11 billion in damages. Lebanese leaders are now striving for state control over weapons while seeking to limit Iranian influence.

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Historical Context

The recent ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel marks a significant moment in Lebanon's turbulent history. Lebanon's sectarian politics, established by the 1943 National Pact, have long fueled conflict. The 2006 war and ongoing Syrian civil war intensified these divisions, while Hezbollah's role as a regional power has been both a source of support and contention. The fall of Assad's regime in 2024 further complicates Lebanon's political landscape, offering a chance for reform.

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Salam Promises Rebuild

In November 2024, a fragile ceasefire brought an end to a devastating year-long conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, claiming over 4,000 Lebanese and 120 Israeli lives. While Israel continues to occupy five strategic hilltops in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam vows to rebuild and bolster the Lebanese Armed Forces, as Hezbollah retains its grip on popular support despite recent losses.

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