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Damaged buildings in Zawtar Gharbieh, southern Lebanon, Oct. 1, 2026. (Credit: Mohamed Azakir/Reuters)
Add as preferred on Google Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam sharpened his tone toward Hezbollah on Wednesday, urging the group not to plunge Lebanon into another war in solidarity with Iran if fighting between Washington and Tehran resumes. Lebanon remains in suspense amid fears and threats of renewed conflict between the militia-party and Israel, following two devastating rounds of war in 2023-2024 and spring 2026 that left more than 9,000 people dead and led to the occupation of hundreds of square kilometers of territory in the South.In recent days, media reports have raised the possibility of a short, intense military campaign against Iran following the U.S. midterm elections, after a series of belligerent statements by American and Israeli officials. Renewed war could once again draw in Lebanon if Hezbollah decides to reopen the front in solidarity with... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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