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Lebanon's Catch-22 predicament over Israel and Hezbollah

Mohamad Chreyteh in Lebanon
September 26, 2025

The Lebanese government has agreed to disarm non-state groups including Hezbollah but wants guarantees that Israel will withdraw. Israel says it will not deescalate until disarmament begins. DW gained rare access to the frontline.

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Along the Lebanon-Israel border, tensions remain high. Daily ceasefire violations, mostly by Israel, include drone strikes and troop incursions. UN peacekeepers face local distrust while trying to disarm Hezbollah. Israel has not withdrawn from Lebanese territory as agreed. Border residents suffer most—homes destroyed, lives disrupted. Despite political pressure, Hezbollah gains support amid ongoing Israeli attacks, while villagers assert their right to remain and cultivate their land.