Israel Stays Deeper in Lebanon Than It Has in 25 Years, Even After Ceasefire

Israeli troops occupy parts of Lebanon at depths unseen since the early 2000s. A ceasefire in November 2024 paused fighting, yet Israel has kept its forces in place and continued limited strikes. The real issue: Lebanon's government can't disarm Hezbollah, the armed group Israel opposes, so Israel isn't actually leaving—just pausing.