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Israel's Defense Minister: Lebanon's Calm at Risk Amid Tensions

11/26/2025

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Katz Issues Warning

Israel Katz, Israel's Defence Minister, warned that Lebanon will not experience calm unless Israel's security is ensured.
Katz's warning comes as Israeli forces ramp up operations, disregarding the year-old ceasefire with Hezbollah.
The ongoing military actions contribute to rising tensions in the region and complicate the fragile political and security situation.

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Hezbollah Dominates Lebanon

Lebanon is increasingly viewed as a failed state, with Hezbollah holding power, per Tom Barrack at the Manama Dialogue.
Hezbollah has effectively replaced the Lebanese government in providing essential services.
The Lebanese Army lacks the capability and will to disarm Hezbollah due to economic disparities and a sectarian composition that favors Hezbollah.
Iran continues to fund Hezbollah, keeping the Lebanese state from challenging its dominance.

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Israel Strikes Beirut

An airstrike by Israel in Beirut killed at least five people and injured 28, escalating regional tensions.
Lebanese officials and Hezbollah respond to Israel's ongoing military presence, despite a ceasefire agreement.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) plans to visit Syria and Lebanon next week to discuss the situation and meet authorities in Damascus and UN peacekeepers in Beirut, as the fragile ceasefire remains at risk.

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Historical Context

The Lebanese Civil War, which erupted in 1975, fragmented the state and led to the rise of Hezbollah, particularly after Israel's 1982 invasion aimed at expelling the PLO. This conflict resulted in over 17,000 deaths and ongoing instability. Today, Israel's military actions against Hezbollah reflect the enduring tensions rooted in this historical struggle, complicating Lebanon's governance and security landscape.

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Katz Issues Warning

Israel Katz, Israel's Defence Minister, warned that Lebanon will not experience calm unless Israel's security is ensured.
Katz's warning comes as Israeli forces ramp up operations, disregarding the year-old ceasefire with Hezbollah.
The ongoing military actions contribute to rising tensions in the region and complicate the fragile political and security situation.

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