Israel prepares south Lebanon for occupation, Hezbollah raises specter of another May 7

Lebanon stands on a razor's edge. Internally, unprecedented tensions and political division teeter on the line of explosion.Polarization has peaked. The slightest incident could trigger civil war-like scenes, which all sides still seek to avoid.Externally, Israel prepares expanded military operations, including a large-scale ground offensive and invasion to occupy Lebanese territory south of the Litani River. Dive deeper South Lebanon at risk of becoming the new Golan Iranian ambassador expulsionLebanon expelled its Iranian ambassador on Tuesday, marking a turning point. Hezbollah, the Amal Movement and the Higher Shiite Islamic Council — which urged the diplomat to stay in Beirut — rejected the decision.It represents Tehran's most significant official challenge in years.The move reflects a political reading of regional...