What Happened In April?  Armed groups in southern Lebanon and Israel exchanged fire in the most significant cross-border escalation since the 2006 war. The parliament postponed municipal council elections slated for May, while the presidential search dragged on. The economic crisis continued to bite.

Why Does It Matter?  Cross-border skirmishing raised the spectre of Israel-Hizbollah conflict triggered by Israeli actions in the occupied territories. Postponing municipal council elections could weaken institutions that play increasingly important governing roles given state weakness. Lebanon’s economic crisis continues to drive unrest.

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