Southern Lebanon's displaced Shiites fear return of old divisions

Southern Lebanon's displaced Shiites fear return of old divisions | Africanews

Israel has ordered Shiite-majority communities to be emptied, accusing residents of supporting Hezbollah, while allowing Christian, Sunni and other residents to remain. That risks aggravating sectarian tensions that have been mostly dormant since Lebanon's 1982-2000 civil war.

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Destroyed buildings stand in a village in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

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Southern Lebanon's displaced Shiites fear return of old divisions | Africanews

Southern Lebanon's displaced Shiites fear return of old divisions | Africanews

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