Lebanon’s Uneasy Truce

Lebanon’s Uneasy Truce

From Hold Your Fire! by International Crisis Group

April 25, 2026 · 50 min · Season 6 · Episode 31

About this episode

The episode discusses the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and its implications with expert Heiko Wimmen.

In this episode of Hold Your Fire! , Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s Iraq, Lebanon and Syria director Heiko Wimmen about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and what might come next. They discuss the damage caused by the latest round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, with thousands dead and over a million people displaced, mostly from Shia-majority areas in the south, and the situation in Lebanon now. They examine how the Israeli military operations differed across Lebanon and the emergence of a de facto buffer zone to prevent Hezbollah’s return to areas near the border. They talk about how the latest ceasefire came about and how it is perceived among different Lebanese communities. They also assess the state of Hezbollah, how far Israel has weakened the group, its changing relationship with Iran and how the latest fighting has affected support among the group’s Shia base. Finally, they discuss what could cause the ceasefire to unravel and what can be done to shore it up. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . For more, check out our weekly Iran Crisis Monitor and our Lebanon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Richard

Guest: Heiko Wimmen

Topics covered

  • Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
  • Hezbollah
  • military operations
  • Lebanon's situation
  • community perceptions
  • Iran's influence

Keywords

  • ceasefire
  • Israel
  • Lebanon
  • Hezbollah
  • military operations
  • displacement
  • Iran

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crisis Group, Hezbollah

Places: Israel, Lebanon, Shia-majority areas, Iran

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