Egypt and world politics brief
As Israel deepens its incursion in southern Lebanon, fears grow of a prolonged occupation
An RE brief based on a story published by France 24 Arabic on 12 November 2026.
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More than 360,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon in recent months by the war between Israel and Hezbollah, according to the United Nations.
Israeli forces occupy 6% of Lebanese territory along the border, and entire villages have been erased, the report says.
Residents’ prospects of returning to normal life remain distant, even in areas expected to be handed over to the Lebanese army after an Israeli withdrawal.