Why is Israel ramping up attacks in Lebanon despite a ceasefire?
Israel has increased its military operations in Lebanon, resulting in numerous casualties, despite a ceasefire mediated by the United States. The escalation occurs amid ongoing indirect negotiations between the US and Iran, with Iran demanding an end to Israeli attacks as part of any agreement. The situation raises questions about Israel's motivations for intensifying its strikes during this sensitive diplomatic period.
- ▪Israel's military actions in Lebanon have led to significant casualties.
- ▪The US has brokered a ceasefire that Israel is currently violating.
- ▪Iran is calling for an end to Israeli attacks as part of negotiations with the United States.
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play videoplay videoVideo Duration 28 minutes 00 seconds play-arrow28:00Inside StoryWhy is Israel ramping up attacks in Lebanon despite a ceasefire?Intensification comes while US-Iran indirect talks continue.Read moreIsrael intensifies its military action in Lebanon, killing and injuring dozens of people, despite a US-brokered ceasefire.Iran insists those attacks must also end as part of any deal with the United States.So, why is Israel ramping up its strikes?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Najat Aoun Saliba – Independent member of the Lebanese ParliamentRami Khouri – Distinguished fellow at the American University of BeirutMichael Mulroy – Former US deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle EastPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social…
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