Lebanon

Local authorities report sustained violations of the ceasefire, with intensified attacks across border towns and mounting civilian tolls despite diplomatic efforts to extend calm until mid-May.

Hezbollah Secretary General denounces Lebanese authorities’ approach to talks with Israel, insists the group will retain its weapons and continue what it describes as defensive resistance, and outlines conditions including ending aggression, withdrawal from occupied areas, and reconstruction.

From armed non-state actors to stalled political reforms, Lebanon’s post-war roadmap remains only partially implemented—held back by shifting power balances, regional influence, and unresolved questions over state sovereignty.

Amid ongoing economic strain, Banque du Liban outlines a tightly focused strategy to stabilize the currency, restore depositor funds, and rebuild confidence through disciplined monetary policy and political steadiness.