In Lebanon, everything and nothing has changed since 2000
The situation in Lebanon has evolved since Israel's withdrawal in 2000, yet many underlying issues remain unchanged. The ongoing conflict is deeply tied to the Palestinian question, with Hezbollah playing a central role in the regional dynamics. As Lebanon grapples with economic devastation and external pressures, the complexities of its political landscape continue to challenge any resolution.
- ▪Israel ended its 18-year occupation of southern Lebanon 26 years ago.
- ▪The conflict has expanded to involve Iran and the United States, threatening global stability.
- ▪Lebanon's economy is shattered, with over 3,000 people killed and 1.2 million displaced in 2026 alone.
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OPINIONOPINION, Opinion|Israel attacks LebanonIn Lebanon, everything and nothing has changed since 2000The weapons, the players and the stakes have transformed, yet the same unresolved question, Palestine, still drives the region to war.By Rami G KhouriAmerican University of Beirut, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow.Published On 25 May 202625 May 2026ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPlumes of smoke billow from southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, May 25, 2026. [Stringer/Reuters]Twenty-six years ago this week, Israel was forced to end an 18-year occupation of south Lebanon.
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