Israel’s war has left many Lebanese people contemplating what once seemed unimaginable: is Hezbollah finished? Michael Safi reports from BeirutMichael Safi was in Lebanon in the summer, when it was on the brink of war between Israel and Hezbollah, the most powerful force in the country. Months later, in October, Israeli troops invaded Lebanon amid a wave of airstrikes and assassinations of top Hezbollah leaders and commanders.Michael returned this month and visited destroyed villages in southern Lebanon as civilians were returning to their homes. On the ground, it appeared the Israeli military had a political strategy too: splintering Lebanese society by driving a wedge between the community that traditionally supports Hezbollah and everybody else. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/audio/2025/feb/20/on-the-ground-in-a-new-lebanon-podcast
Author : Presented by Michael Safi; produced by Alex Atack, Joel Cox; executive producers: Homa Khaleeli, Sami Kent
Publish date : 2025-02-20 03:00:00
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On the ground in a new Lebanon – podcast
