A history of Israel’s invasions of Lebanon

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In October 2024, Israel launched a ground invasion and air campaign in Lebanon, aiming to degrade Hezbollah following cross-border exchanges that began in October 2023. A ceasefire brokered by France and the US was agreed upon on November 27, though Israel retained control of some positions and continued operations.

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Submitted by MEE correspondent on Mon, 04/20/2026 - 11:26 Israel invaded Lebanon on multiple occasions since 1948 and, most recently, has declared plans to reoccupy large areas of its south Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon points to a map of Lebanon during a press briefing on the military operation against Lebanon at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, 11 June 1982 (AFP/GPO) Off Last week, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said in a speech that he was prepared to go “wherever necessary” to end I

A history of Israel’s invasions of Lebanon

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