Lebanon is a Middle Eastern nation located along the Mediterranean Sea. It directly borders Israel to the South and Syria to the North and East.
The nation has been in several conflicts with Israel over the past several decades and tensions along the border happen regularly, particularly with the large Lebanon-based terrorist organization Hezbollah, which wields significant political power in the country.
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Attacks between Hezbollah and the IDF have intensified recently, since last week after two barrages of at least 100 rockets in total were launched at northern Israel.
With the war against Hamas entering a less intense phase and with planning for any operation in Rafah taking place, it is now time to consider what is to be done with Hezbollah.
Netanyahu: Israel's allies have short memories, we'll operate in Rafah • Israel approves national remembrance day for October 7 massacre
US drafts UN ceasefire resolution • US still not briefed on Rafah plans • Yemen’s Houthis obtain hypersonic missile • discussion on Hamas demands pushed back again
Lebanese armed groups would withdraw combat forces and Lebanese regular army troops would be deployed in the south.
The two leaders deliberated the potential repercussions of an Israeli offensive in Lebanon.
Netanyahu gives Rafah operation green light • Checkpoint thwarts bomb attack • Houthis claim to have transferred the Captain of the 'Galaxy Leader' to Hamas
Netanyahu: Israel facing international pressure to prevent Rafah invasion • Israeli sources report 'positive developments' in hostage deal
The situation of the Lebanese Jewish community was recently brought to light the death of Isaac Arazi, a key figure in the Jewish community.