The Blue Line separating Israel and Lebanon was established in 2000 by the UN to reduce direct confrontations between Israeli forces and the Lebanese militia, Hezbollah. But ever since it was implemented, skirmishes have continued. And after Hamas attacked Israel from Gaza on October 7th, 2023, things escalated in Israel’s northern boundary. Why has this non-border between Israel and Lebanon never become a step towards peace in the Middle East instead of just another battleground? Will a ceasefire bring hope for a more peaceful future? And has the fall of Syria’s long-term dictator, Bashar Assad, changed things on the ground?
Chapters:
00:00-01:02 A non-border
01:02-02:31 The Blue Line
02:31-06:04 Recent escalation
06:04-08:23 The history
08:23-10:31 Israel’s role
10:31-13:25 How Hezbollah defines Lebanon
13:25-15:03 Iran, Hezbollah’s powerful supporter
15:03-16:13 The Blue Line’s uncertain future
For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/
For more news, analysis and background information on the German election 2025 go to our dedicated page: https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-2025/t-70794502
Follow DW on social media:
►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews
►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews
►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/
►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews
Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
#Lebanon #Israel #BlueLine
