Winning peace in Lebanon is harder than winning war | Israel attacks Lebanon | Al Jazeera
Author: Lorenzo KamelPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: Lebanon
Politics

Amid a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, President Joseph Aoun is preparing for a historic trip to Washington, where he may meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking a first in history. Despite the ceasefire, Israel continues to occupy parts of southern Lebanon, with Defense Minister Israel Katz declaring the aim to establish a "security zone" south of the Litani River. The civilian population is barred from returning home as Israeli forces continue bombing and mass demolitions, using the narrative of "destroying Hezbollah" to cover a campaign of mass destruction and human relocation.
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