Lebanese are watching Israel’s upcoming election, but few expect change
Summary
Many people in southern Lebanon expect no change from Israel’s upcoming election because all main Israeli leaders support military actions against Lebanon. The recent conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has caused heavy destruction and casualties, with much of southern Lebanon still occupied by Israel.Key Facts
- Israel will hold general elections in a few weeks.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu started the 2023 war on Lebanon.
- Many Lebanese believe no matter who wins, Israel will continue its military policies against southern Lebanon.
- The 2023 conflict has killed at least 8,920 people and injured over 30,000 in Lebanon.
- About 6% of Lebanese land near Israel remains under Israeli control, claimed for security reasons.
- Netanyahu and his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, both support strong military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- Eisenkot created a military strategy in 2006 that allows heavy attacks, even on civilian areas, to deter enemies.
- There are worries about Israeli military actions expanding into southern Syria and the permanent occupation of land there.
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