The escalation of Hezbollah-Israel war in late 2024, which led to widespread destruction and large displacement, has left 30% of Lebanon's population facing acute food insecurity,

With the January 26 deadline for Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire fast approaching, Israel and Hezbollah must withdraw from southern Lebanon to avoid renewed hostilities. As communities clean up from the last war,

Negotiations have been taking place on extending the January 27 deadline to ensure the conflict isn’t resumed.

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon is expected to be extended when it comes up for renewal next week. according to Bloomberg.

Hezbollah has warned Israel against extending its occupation of south Lebanon past the January 26 withdrawal deadline. A US-mediated ceasefire deal gave Israel 60 days to withdraw from south Lebanon and for Hezbollah to move north of the Litani River.