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world France 24 En 2026-03-31

Israel's War on Lebanon: A Broader Reconfiguration of the Lebanese State

Nadim Houry warns that the conflict in Lebanon reflects a deeper structural impasse shaped by decades of unresolved tensions, not just a confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah.


Jennie Shin is pleased to welcome Nadim Houry. According to Houry, the current conflict in Lebanon reflects not only an immediate military escalation but a deeper structural impasse shaped by decades of unresolved tensions. What we are witnessing is not simply a confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah, but a broader reconfiguration of the Lebanese state’s sovereignty, legitimacy, and strategic options.

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