On February 20, 2026, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley resulted in at least 10 fatalities and around 50 injuries. These attacks focused on Hezbollah sites in the Baalbek area, which has become a recurring target amid ongoing tensions between Israel and the Iran-aligned group. This incident represents one of the deadliest assaults reported in recent weeks, casting further doubt on a fragile US-brokered ceasefire established in 2024. The ceasefire was intended to halt over a year of cross-border hostilities that had significantly weakened Hezbollah's military capabilities. In the aftermath of the strikes, there was no immediate reaction from Hezbollah, leaving uncertainties about potential retaliatory actions. Concurrently, the Israeli military confirmed an additional strike targeting a Hamas command center in the Ain al-Hilweh area, a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. Hamas condemned this attack, asserting they were mischaracterized as militants, while claiming the location served security purposes within the camp. The aggregate of these events illustrates a challenging security landscape in Lebanon, as the country grapples with ongoing political and economic turmoil, exacerbated by the prospect of more extensive military actions from Israel. Lebanese officials continue to express concerns that broader Israeli operations could destabilize the already strained socio-political environment, underscoring the delicate balance that authorities must navigate amid exacerbated tensions between various militant factions. Furthermore, US and Israeli authorities are urging Lebanese leaders to rein in Hezbollah's arsenal, complicating Lebanon's efforts to maintain internal stability and avoid escalation with Israel.