Keywords: Lebanon, Israel, Hezbollah, Drone, Border Dispute In recent weeks, tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border have been escalating, with a particular focus on the disputed Shebaa Farms area. On Tuesday, the Hezbollah group in Lebanon claimed to have downed an Israeli drone near the border with Israel. The Iran-backed group alleged the drone had crossed into Lebanese airspace, while the Israeli military said it fell from their side during routine activities.

The incident followed a protest at the edge of Kfar Chouba hills on the Lebanese side of the border, which was dispersed by Israeli soldiers using tear gas. The Lebanese have long maintained that the area is Lebanese land occupied by Israel. Hezbollah responded to the incident by carrying out military exercises in May near the country’s southern border to demonstrate their military power. The situation in the disputed Shebaa Farms area is a major source of tension between Lebanon and Israel. The area was captured by Israel from Syria in 1967, but is claimed by Lebanon. The Shebaa Farms area is located at the intersection of the Lebanese, Syrian and Israeli borders, and is a strategic point for both countries. Lebanon has long sought to reclaim the area through negotiations with Israel, but both sides have yet to reach a permanent agreement. The recent flare-up of tensions along the border has seen a series of clashes between Lebanon and Israel. In August 2019, Hezbollah militants fired several anti-tank missiles into Israel, prompting Israeli forces to carry out retaliatory airstrikes in Lebanon. The dispute over the Shebaa Farms area has been ongoing for more than a decade, and the situation shows no signs of calming down any time soon. The international community has urged both sides to exercise restraint and to refrain from any military action that could lead to further escalation. The United Nations has also appealed to both sides to resume dialogue to resolve their differences. For now, it appears that the situation is unlikely to be resolved in the near future, and tensions along the border are likely to continue to rise.