Lebanese
Coverage of Lebanese in the Nexus archive.
- Lebanese security official, Unifil head meet in Lebanon
A senior Lebanese security official met with the head of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) to discuss the security situation on Lebanon’s southern border. Unifil’s mandate is set to expire in 2026 after 48 years of peacekeeping, and it has faced criticism from both Israelis and Lebanese for perceived failures.
- Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases, many still stranded
Approximately 400,000 Lebanese displaced by conflict have returned to southern Lebanon amid a lull in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, though around 1 million people remain displaced with many still in shelters or temporary housing. A government minister stated more returns are expected in the coming week.
- Displaced Lebanese seek refuge in Jezzine as Israeli strikes continue
Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite a fragile ceasefire, targeting areas near Nabatiyeh and displacing civilians. Displaced Lebanese have sought refuge in Jezzine, as reported by FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan.
- Photos show Lebanese and UN troops take positions in a village vacated by Israeli soldiers
Lebanese and UN troops have taken positions in a village previously occupied by Israeli soldiers. The shift in troop positions is documented in photos.
- As Israel pushes past the Litani, Lebanese question the purpose of UNIFIL
Israel has pushed past the Litani River, and the UNIFIL peacekeeping force was unable to prevent the invasion. Lebanese people are questioning the purpose of UNIFIL in light of this development.
- Trump administration extends deportation protections for Lebanese people
The Trump administration extended deportation protections for approximately 11,000 Lebanese individuals, allowing them to remain and work in the U.S. for six months. The Department of Homeland Security announced the decision amid ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon between Israeli troops and Hezbollah.