Poll Reveals Lebanese Support for Peace with Israel Amid Divided Opinions on Hezbollah Disarmament
Majority of Lebanese civilians want peace agreement with Israel, Hezbollah disarmed - poll
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A recent poll in Lebanon indicates that a majority of civilians favor a peace agreement with Israel, with support varying significantly among religious groups. While 58% of respondents support disarming Hezbollah, a large majority of Shi'ites oppose it. The poll reflects a complex landscape of opinions on normalization with Israel and the ongoing conflict's blame.
- 0184% of Druze, 77% of Maronites, and 72% of Orthodox Christians support a peace agreement with Israel, while only 52% of Sunnis and 8% of Shi'ites agree.
- 0259% of respondents oppose normalizing relations with Israel, with 94% of Shi'ites and 74% of Sunnis against it.
- 03Support for disarming Hezbollah stands at 58%, with 88% of Shi'ites opposed to the disarmament.
- 0432.9% of respondents blame Israel for the recent conflict, while 32.8% blame Hezbollah.
- 0564.5% believe Israel's actions are motivated by a desire to control Lebanon's resources.
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A recent poll conducted by the International Information Company in Lebanon reveals a complex sentiment among Lebanese civilians regarding peace with Israel and the disarmament of Hezbollah. The survey, which included 2,000 respondents from various sects, found that 84% of Druze, 77% of Maronites, and 72% of Orthodox Christians support a peace agreement with Israel. However, support is significantly lower among the Muslim population, with only 52% of Sunnis in favor and a mere 8% of Shi'ites agreeing with the proposal. Despite a desire for peace, 59% of respondents oppose normalizing relations with Israel, particularly among Shi'ites (94%) and Sunnis (74%). Furthermore, 58% of those surveyed support disarming Hezbollah, although 88% of Shi'ites oppose this action. The poll also indicates that opinions on blame for the recent conflict are evenly split, with 32.9% attributing responsibility to Israel and 32.8% to Hezbollah. A significant 64.5% believe Israel's military actions are driven by ambitions to control Lebanon's resources, suggesting deep-seated concerns about regional stability.
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The poll results indicate a growing desire among Lebanese civilians for peace, which could influence future political discussions and negotiations regarding Lebanon's relations with Israel.
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