How does the Israel-Gaza War affect Lebanon? Mass Displacement, High Levels of Attacks and Fear of Greater War

Of all neighbouring countries affected by the war in Gaza, cross-border attacks between Lebanon and Israel have had the highest impact on civilians so far and raise fears of a re-escalation similar to the 2006 war. The recent Israeli airstrike on Southern Beirut , aimed at assassinating Hizballah’s senior military commander Fuʿad Shukr, represents a new peak in attacks. It has now been confirmed that Shukr did not survive the attack, which also killed three persons and injured 74, including children. Declaring support for Hamas ( harakat al-muqawama al-islamiyya ), Hizballah entered the war between Israel and Gaza on 8 October 2024. Hizballah, a decades-old and combat capable armed group with strong influence in the political, economic and societal spheres in Lebanon, has at its disposal a large arsenal of missiles, rockets and drones that allow for precision strikes; against this backdrop and a historically hostile rhetoric, Hizballah is targeting Israel. At the same time, Israel regularly targets Lebanon. You can download the blog post here .