The Guardian view on Lebanon’s suffering: the ‘ceasefire’ didn’t stop Israeli attacks. Now they’re intensifying again | Editorial
The situation in Lebanon remains dire as Israeli attacks intensify despite a supposed ceasefire. Thousands have died, including many civilians, and the international community is largely ignoring the escalating violence. Political tensions within Lebanon are rising, with divisions deepening among communities as the country grapples with its complex relationship with Hezbollah and the ongoing conflict.
- ▪Israel has intensified its military offensive in Lebanon, killing 31 people in a single day.
- ▪An estimated 1.2 million people have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict.
- ▪Lebanon is currently in direct negotiations with Israel under US pressure, amidst growing domestic demands for action against Hezbollah.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 17:57:38 GMT |
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Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike near the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on 27 May 2026. Photograph: Kawant Haju/AFP/GettyView image in fullscreenSmoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike near the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on 27 May 2026. Photograph: Kawant Haju/AFP/GettyOpinionLebanonThe Guardian view on Lebanon’s suffering: the ‘ceasefire’ didn’t stop Israeli attacks. Now they’re intensifying againEditorialCivilians including children are among the thousands to have died in this war, yet the world is paying remarkably little attentionWed 27 May 2026 13.57 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 13.58 EDTShareLebanon was an afterthought when Israel and the US were bombing Iran, and remained one when they stopped.
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