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‘War against Hezbollah,’ an expression consuming civilians

Since Oct. 8, Israel has claimed that it has been fighting Hezbollah, designated as a ‘terrorist organization,’ not the Lebanese. But Hezbollah is not just an armed group.

‘War against Hezbollah,’ an expression consuming civilians

An artillery shell containing white phosphorus explodes over the village of Dhayra, Lebanon, on Oct. 16, 2023. (Credit: AFP)

Israel has reiterated that it is not at war with the Lebanese, but rather with Hezbollah. This rhetoric certainly privileges ambiguity. What does it mean by Hezbollah? Is Israel referring only to the armed group? Does it include the political party?...
Israel has reiterated that it is not at war with the Lebanese, but rather with Hezbollah. This rhetoric certainly privileges ambiguity. What does it mean by Hezbollah? Is Israel referring only to the armed group? Does it include the political party?...