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Israeli Airstrikes Displace Millions, Deepen Lebanese Divisions

3/29/2026

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Israeli airstrikes since March 2 have killed over 1,000 people and displaced over a million, primarily Shiites.
The conflict deepens divisions within Lebanon's Shiite community, with some rejecting Hezbollah's involvement in external conflicts.
Tensions between Hezbollah and the Lebanese government escalate as the government seeks to disarm the group.
Many Lebanese blame Hezbollah and the government for the crisis, fueling calls for new leadership and reevaluation of Hezbollah's role.

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Story summary

Israeli airstrikes since March 2 have killed over 1,000 people and displaced over a million, primarily Shiites.
The conflict deepens divisions within Lebanon's Shiite community, with some rejecting Hezbollah's involvement in external conflicts.
Tensions between Hezbollah and the Lebanese government escalate as the government seeks to disarm the group.
Many Lebanese blame Hezbollah and the government for the crisis, fueling calls for new leadership and reevaluation of Hezbollah's role.