Israel's war in southern Lebanon is reopening old wounds far beyond the battlefield. More than a million people have been displaced since Israel and Hezbollah returned to full-scale conflict in March, while political leaders remain split over the powerful Shiite movement and negotiations with Israel. As calls for federalism and even partition become louder, the war is reviving debate over Lebanon's political system, national identity and territorial unity.
Months of fighting have devastated parts of southern Lebanon. Around 60 neighbourhoods have been completely destroyed, and Israel has established a de facto buffer zone covering 600 square kilometres of Lebanese territory.
