Shebaa Farms Dispute Continues

The Shibaqa Farms issue remains unresolved among Lebanon, Syria, and Israel, as there is no official decision from Lebanon or Syria regarding their ownership, and Israel continues to control them. Lebanese–Syrian consultations have shown that the matter is not a priority for the Syrian regime, which is focused on other issues such as prisoners, while the Syrian government expresses reservations about taking a political stance on the origin of the farms. The Lebanese government does not expect a rapid Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and emphasizes the importance of direct negotiations with Israel on withdrawal and security. Meanwhile, the Israeli military insists on maintaining its forces in the border areas to protect settlements. Israel's historical stance holds that the Shibaqa Farms are not Lebanese but were part of Syrian influence before the Israeli occupation, and control over them remains despite previous withdrawals.

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