Israel seizes more territory in southern Lebanon and threatens to keep holding it.It took just two days for Lebanon to be dragged into the US-Israeli war against Iran.After a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect in Lebanon in November 2024, cross-border violence did not really end.Now, nearly one million people have been forced from their homes.The UN chief said Lebanon is part of a war it did not choose, but Israel is ramping up its offensive.The Israeli defence minister says that if the Lebanese government will not rein in Hezbollah, Israel will.So, what happens if it does? And what does that mean for civilians?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Nadim Houry – Executive director of the Arab Reform InitiativeMaureen Philippon – Norwegian Refugee Council’s country director for LebanonNicholas Noe – Editor-in-chief of the Beirut-based news service, Mideastwire.comPublished On 13 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
