Lebanese fear US has given green light for Israeli escalation
Summary
There are growing fears in Lebanon of increased military conflict with Israel, similar to a past conflict in 2024. The U.S. and Israel are pressuring Lebanon to ensure Hezbollah disarms. Despite a ceasefire agreement, tensions have risen following recent meetings between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Key Facts
- People in Lebanon worry about a possible military escalation with Israel, similar to 2024, which caused heavy casualties and displacement.
- The U.S. and Israel want Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, a significant armed Shia group, which adds to internal Lebanese tensions.
- In December 2024, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly discussed a new offensive against Hezbollah.
- Since November 2024, Israel has been accused of violating a ceasefire with Lebanon over 10,000 times.
- On one recent day, Israel launched 25 attacks on southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire.
- Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in the conflict, which began in late 2023.
- The Lebanese Army claims it has disarmed Hezbollah in the south, but Israel disputes this, saying Hezbollah still poses a threat.
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