Majority of Lebanese civilians want peace agreement with Israel, Hezbollah disarmed - poll
While other Lebanese sects said they were ready to have an agreement with Israel, the overwhelming majority of Shi’ites said they opposed a peace deal
Assessment
A new poll reveals a sharp sectarian divide in Lebanon on the question of peace with Israel, with most Shi'ites opposing a deal while other sects favor one. The data suggests that any future diplomatic progress between Israel and Lebanon will have to contend with Hezbollah's Shi'ite base, which remains ideologically opposed to normalization. The key question is whether this opposition can be overcome or circumvented in any eventual political settlement.