On November 10, 2025, the fragile calm along the Lebanese-Israeli border was shattered once again as Israeli military forces launched a fresh series of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern and eastern Lebanon. According to the Health Ministry in Beirut, at least one person was killed when an airstrike hit a car just south of the coastal city of Sidon. The attack, which reverberated through the region with loud explosions, marked yet another escalation in a conflict that has simmered despite a ceasefire reached nearly a year ago.
Multiple sources, including the state news agency NNA, reported that Israeli strikes were not limited to Sidon. Explosions echoed across southern Lebanon as Israeli drones and fighter jets targeted what the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) described as Hezbollah "terrorist infrastructure." The IDF stated that the strikes focused on sites in Nabatieh and the Beqaa Valley, which are believed to be used for weapons production, storage, and launching rockets aimed at Israeli territory.
But perhaps the most telling detail is that these attacks have become almost routine. According to Mehr News Agency, Israeli drones and fighter jets now regularly fly over Lebanese airspace, a situation that has become so normalized that it rarely sparks official outrage. The Lebanese government, meanwhile, has been largely silent in the face of these incursions, unable to mount an effective response as the country's political and military institutions grapple with internal divisions and external pressures.
This latest round of violence comes in the wake of a ceasefire that was supposed to bring stability to the region. In November 2024, Tel Aviv and Beirut reached an agreement aimed at halting hostilities. Yet, as the past year has shown, the ceasefire has failed to prevent daily Israeli attacks on Lebanese soil. According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, nearly 300 people have been killed in Lebanon since the ceasefire took effect. The United Nations has reported that at least 100 of these deaths were civilians, underscoring the heavy toll the ongoing conflict has taken on ordinary people.
Hezbollah, the powerful pro-Iranian militia and political party that dominates much of southern Lebanon, has not released any figures on its own casualties. The lack of transparency has fueled speculation about the true extent of the damage inflicted by Israeli airstrikes. Still, the group’s ability to absorb repeated blows and maintain its operational capabilities has kept it at the center of Lebanon’s security and political landscape.
For many in Lebanon, the near-daily drone flights and airstrikes are a grim reminder of the country’s vulnerability. The Lebanese government, already weakened by years of economic crisis and political paralysis, finds itself caught between the demands of powerful international actors and the realities on the ground. According to multiple reports, the government is under significant pressure to implement the disarmament of Hezbollah—a process proposed by the United States and recently approved by Lebanon’s Cabinet.
Yet, disarming Hezbollah is far from straightforward. The group, which emerged in the 1980s as a resistance movement against Israeli occupation, has since grown into a formidable military and political force. Many Lebanese, particularly among the Shia community, view Hezbollah as a vital bulwark against Israeli aggression. Others, however, see the group’s continued militarization as a threat to Lebanon’s sovereignty and a major obstacle to peace.
The government’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah have so far yielded little tangible progress. As the Israeli attacks continue, Beirut’s leaders are struggling to balance domestic political realities with mounting international expectations. According to Mehr News Agency, the Lebanese government’s inability to respond to Israeli attacks is compounded by its ongoing push to disarm Hezbollah—a move that risks inflaming tensions within Lebanon’s already fractured society.
Meanwhile, the routine nature of Israeli military activity in Lebanese skies has become a point of contention. Many Lebanese citizens express frustration at what they perceive as government inaction. The continued presence of Israeli drones and fighter jets is seen by some as a violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty and a stark reminder of the country’s limited capacity to defend itself.
International observers, including the United Nations, have repeatedly called for restraint on both sides. Yet, the reality on the ground tells a different story. The ongoing violence has displaced thousands of Lebanese civilians, destroyed homes and infrastructure, and left communities living in fear of the next strike. The fact that 100 civilians are among the nearly 300 killed since the ceasefire, as reported by the UN, highlights the human cost of the conflict.
The roots of the current crisis run deep. The border region between Lebanon and Israel has long been a flashpoint for violence, with each side accusing the other of provocations and violations. For Israel, Hezbollah’s arsenal of rockets and its close ties to Iran represent an existential threat. For Hezbollah and its supporters, the group’s military capabilities are seen as essential for deterring further Israeli incursions and defending Lebanese territory.
As the cycle of violence continues, there are growing concerns about the potential for a wider conflict. The Israeli government has made clear that it views Hezbollah as a direct threat and has signaled its willingness to take military action to neutralize that threat. At the same time, Hezbollah’s leadership has shown little appetite for backing down, insisting that the group will continue to resist Israeli aggression by all means necessary.
The international community remains divided on how best to address the situation. While the United States and some European countries have pushed for the disarmament of Hezbollah, others argue that a negotiated settlement that includes all parties is the only viable path to lasting peace. In the meantime, Lebanese civilians continue to bear the brunt of a conflict that shows no signs of abating.
For now, the skies over southern Lebanon remain crowded with the buzz of drones and the roar of fighter jets. Each new strike is a stark reminder of the fragility of peace in a region where old grievances and new pressures collide. As Lebanese leaders weigh their next steps, the people of Lebanon are left to hope—however faintly—that a more durable peace might one day take hold.
