Battered by war, divisions, Lebanon faces long list of challenges after ceasefire deal

After a US-brokered ceasefire brought temporary relief to Lebanon, the country faces enormous challenges. The ceasefire ended a year of war with Hezbollah, allowing displaced people to return, but leaving behind widespread destruction, with an estimated $8.5 billion in damages. Questions remain about who will fund reconstruction, whether Hezbollah will comply with disarmament terms, and how Lebanon’s fragile political situation will handle these new tensions.