Lebanon stands at a critical crossroads. As Israel continues its offensive in the south of the country and pressure mounts on Hezbollah to disarm, questions are growing over sovereignty, occupation and accountability.
On this episode of Bigger Than Five, Ghida Fakhry speaks to Lebanese minister Kamal Shehadi about ceasefire negotiations, Hezbollah’s future and whether Israel will ever fully withdraw from Lebanese territory. Plus, Tilak Pokharel, spokesperson for UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, discusses daily Israeli ceasefire violations, territorial control and what peacekeepers are witnessing on the ground.