Current Affairs Israel OCCUPIES Lebanon During Fake "Ceasefire" (w/ Rania Khalek)
May 9, 2026
Rania Khalek, a Lebanese-American journalist reporting from Beirut, gives an on-the-ground update about Israel’s continued bombing, occupation, and village demolitions in southern Lebanon. Short segments cover the so-called ceasefire, destruction of homes and infrastructure, internal Lebanese divides, Hezbollah’s resilience, Western media framing, and U.S. material support and accountability.
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Ceasefire Is A Facade In Southern Lebanon
- The so-called April 17 ceasefire has been a facade with Israel continuing heavy strikes and occupations in southern Lebanon.
- Rania Khalek details Black Wednesday (April 8) when Israel dropped 160 bombs in 10 minutes and has since occupied villages and carried out controlled detonations to create a dead zone.
Destruction Targets Culture Water And Power
- Israel is destroying centuries-old villages, religious sites, and crucial infrastructure to prevent returns and erase local history.
- Khalek cites examples like Dibbib, destroyed churches, stolen family photos, and demolition of solar panels that render villages unlivable.
Lebanon's Divide Is Accommodation Versus Resistance
- Lebanese fault lines run deeper than pro- or anti-Hezbollah labels; they split between those accepting resistance to Israel and those favoring accommodation for economic or elite interests.
- Khalek notes the army's weakness (US-dependence), southern Lebanon's history of armed resistance, and polls showing 89% oppose peace with Israel now.