While Israel and Lebanon are not officially at war, the two countries have had a history of military conflicts and hostilities, primarily due to the presence of Hezbollah, a Shiite militant group based in southern Lebanon that opposes Israel. This complex relationship has resulted in periodic cross-border violence, skirmishes, and Israeli military operations in Lebanon, particularly during the Lebanon Wars of 1982 and 2006. The border remains a tense zone, monitored by the United Nations to prevent escalations, yet occasional conflicts persist, driven by ideological differences, territorial disputes, and the influence of regional actors. This tension defines the Israel-Lebanon relationship, with both sides maintaining a fragile and unresolved state of hostilities.