A fragile ceasefire is barely holding in Lebanon. Israel has declared a “yellow line” of occupation inside Lebanese territory – as it did in Gaza. Israeli forces continue to demolish historic Lebanese villages and religious shrines within the zone it controls, while Hezbollah vows to respond to Israeli violations.
Internally in Lebanon, the divisions run deep. The Lebanese government defied Hezbollah’s objections and protests to hold direct talks with Israel – the first in four decades.
The Beirut government has taken an antagonistic stance toward Hezbollah, and it’s pushing the country to the brink. Even if the ceasefire holds, is civil strife still a possibility? And why is Lebanon perpetually divided?
I discuss this and more with journalist Rania Khalek, who shares insights from Lebanon.
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