Marhaba.
I live in Lebanon, Aley district. Israeli airstrike targets are at proximity of my location. Beirut, and particularly Dahieh, is completely visible from my balcony. There are also refugees sheltered in my town.
Other things to know about me: I am a leftist, and a legal and political writer.
P.S. I will answer anything (as it is with AMA posts), not only issues pertaining to the recent events.
There has been a divide in the Lebanese political scene since 2005. The march 8 coalition was pro-syrian and pro-resistance, while the march 14 coalition was against the Syrian occupation and is critical of Hezbollah. The current anti-resistance discourse is blaming Israeli invasion on Hezbollah, same as with the war in 2006)
Despite their differences all parties and share a common stance of anti-zionism. Though their modus operandi obviously diverges: some support the resistance axis whole others are critical of it and demand enforcing UNSC reaolution 1701. Note that these differences go beyond sectarian lines. For example the Free Patriotic Movement (christian party) is an ally of Hezbollah, while the Lebanese Forces (also a christian party) staunchly opposes Hezbollah. The Progressive Socialist Party (majority druze party) tip toes between the two sides depending on the context.
As for the North-South divide, there can surely be some disconnect from the part of citizens in the North. But shelters have been opened across the country in solidarity with our displaced brethren.
Thanks, I appreciate the explanation. I am from a country that does not recognize the state of Israel so it’s interesting to know the stance of various political parties in this matter.