Farah Aburaya, a Political and Security Studies Researcher at the Al Habtoor Research Centre, was interviewed by Qnews on July 10, 2026, about the security and political situation in southern Lebanon amid Israel’s violations of international law and the ceasefire.
The interview focused on the security and political situation in southern Lebanon, addressing the legal, strategic, and humanitarian consequences of Israel’s military operations. It covered Israel’s refusal to withdraw from southern Lebanon, its violations of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701, and the wider implications for Lebanese sovereignty.
Ms. Farah also explored the debate surrounding the disarmament of Hezbollah, emphasizing that the viable path to disarming non-state actors is through empowering the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and restoring the state’s absolute authority. Furthermore, the interview analysed Israel’s ongoing destruction of villages in southern Lebanon and examined the reactions of local communities to calls for disarmament amidst the ongoing Israeli’s violations.
The discussion explored the long-term humanitarian and geopolitical repercussions of the continued destruction of Lebanese villages, including the prospects for the return of displaced residents and the broader demographic and political implications for Lebanon. It also examined whether ongoing diplomatic efforts by Washington are effectively containing the conflict or merely buying more time for Israel to impose new realities.