Lebanon’s political system and differing views on how to deal with Israel have made achieving a lasting peace deal difficult, according to an RT report from Beirut. <\/p>\n
Political power in the country is formally divided along religious lines, with major roles allotted to different communities. This is a structure designed to maintain balance, although it can also make integrated decision making more challenging. <\/p>\n
Although the government has signaled openness to negotiations and recently taken steps to restrict Hezbollah’s military role, the situation remains fragmented across the political spectrum.<\/p>\n
Hezbollah, which has been in conflict with Israel since a civil war in the 1980s, rejects disarmament. Its allies in the Amal movement argue that the issue is an internal matter and that Lebanon has the right to maintain its “Strong Army”<\/em> To protect our land. <\/p>\n “If half the population is against direct negotiations with Israel, you can’t force it down their throats,”<\/em> According to RT correspondent Marina Kosareva. Banning Hezbollah’s armed wing “Won’t let them go away or accept foreign peace terms.”<\/em> <\/p>\n With ceasefire violations being reported daily and internal differences unresolved, prospects for a stable settlement remain uncertain. <\/p>\n See full report below.<\/p>\n![\"RT\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.rt.com\/static\/img\/telegram_banners\/telegram_gif.gif\")