Amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the conflict in Lebanon is intensifying. On 2 March, Hezbollah launched rockets and drones into Israel in response to strikes on Iran. Since then, Israeli military attacks have killed more than 1,000 people, injured around 2,500, and displaced nearly one-fifth of Lebanon’s population.
The conflict is unlikely to subside soon. On 24 March, Israel’s defense minister announced plans for a military occupation of a large area of southern Lebanon. The Lebanese government would have limited options for responding. Meanwhile, it continues to struggle with whether and how to confront Hezbollah without inflaming internal tensions.
In this webinar, experts will examine the conflict’s trajectory, implications of a potential Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon, and the future of Hezbollah’s role in the Lebanese state. Panelists will also discuss how this latest round of conflict has impacted Lebanon’s people and what is needed to support recovery.
