🇬🇧 English Version — Peace eludes Lebanon one year on from ceasefire with Israel

 One year ago, on 27 November 2024, a ceasefire agreement was signed between Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Hezbollah and intermediaries, formally ending 66 days of intense conflict between Israel and Lebanon. 

The agreement had several key provisions: Hezbollah and other non-state armed groups were to halt attacks on Israel, and Israel was to cease offensive actions and withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon — with control south of the Litani River transferred to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and international peacekeepers. 

But despite the formal truce, the past 12 months have shown that “ceasefire” has often been only on paper. According to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Israeli airstrikes and shelling have persisted nearly daily across Lebanon — villages, towns, even suburbs of the capital Beirut — leading to widespread fear among civilians. 

The human toll is grim: since the ceasefire, at least 127 civilians have reportedly been killed in what the United Nations Human Rights Office calls serious violations of the ceasefire agreement. 

On top of that, even after a year, Israeli forces remain stationed inside parts of southern Lebanon — violating the withdrawal clause. 

In short: the ceasefire never translated into real peace. For many Lebanese, everyday life remains haunted by the threat of bombardment, displacement, damaged infrastructure, and deep uncertainty. While the agreement offered hope, the ground reality shows it was fragile — and for now, Lebanon remains very far from peace.

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