Lebanese fear a return to the 2006 war with Israel, or worse — a situation like Gaza
Across Lebanon fear is gripping people who say they don’t want a repeat of the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war or worse — a situation like Gaza where the death toll has surpassed 41,000.
“This is already a war.”
For many in Lebanon, warnings from the United States that further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah could lead to all-out conflict have fallen flat. To Elias Faouz, it feels like that moment has already passed.
“It has been going on for a year now,” said Faouz, 44, an architect in Beirut, the capital city.
He recalled how during the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, there was a sense of hope because several countries were actively mediating. This time, however, with the U.S. elections looming, it feels different.
“I think Israel’s government is playing into the timeline of the U.S. presidential elections, since they have about 40 days where they can do whatever they want before a new president comes in,” Faouz said.
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