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Lebanon Lebanon, Israel's northern neighbor, was drawn into the wider Middle East conflict after Lebanese organization Hezbollah and Israel began to exchange fire. In mid-April a 10-day ceasefire was agreed upon. Israel‑Hezbollah ceasefire holds despite sporadic clashes Ole Alsaker 17 hours ago17 hours ago In Lebanon, a fragile Israel‑Hezbollah ceasefire is holding despite sporadic clashes. As families return south, Israel has marked a new "yellow line" near the border, fueling fears the pause may reshape the ground. https://www.dw.com/en/israelhezbollah-ceasefire-holds-despite-sporadic-clashes/video-76850478 © 2026 Deutsche Welle UNIFIL: Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon? Jennifer Holleis 04/18/2026April 18, 2026 A French UN peacekeeper has been killed in Lebanon, highlighting rising risks for UNIFIL. The UN mission has been in the country for nearly 50 years — DW looks at its mandate, role and growing criticism. https://www.dw.com/en/unifil-why-are-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/a-70471965 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Displaced by Iran war: out of Lebanon, into Syrian crisis Jennifer Holleis | Omar Albam 04/18/2026April 18, 2026 More than 227,000 people have fled conflict in Lebanon for Syria. But there they have found a lack of housing, economic hardship and no real state services. Despite a new ceasefire, many say they will stay in Syria. https://www.dw.com/en/displaced-by-iran-war-out-of-lebanon-into-syrian-crisis/a-76822402 © 2026 Deutsche Welle