According to Al Jazeera, many Lebanese remain doubtful that Israel's upcoming October 27 election will shift its policy in the south. Beirut resident Fouad Debs told the outlet that he "doesn't think anything major – or at all – will change for Lebanon even if there's a change in Israeli leadership" (S1, S2). Analyst Karim Safieddine echoed this sentiment, noting that no one is promising a withdrawal and that the Israeli establishment still views Lebanon as a "prize" (S3). A June 2026 survey cited by Al Jazeera found 54 % of Lebanese support diplomacy with Israel, 35 % favour armed resistance, but a striking 87 % still consider Israel "their enemy" (S6). The main challenger to Prime Minister Netanyahu, former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, is seen by many Lebanese as unlikely to alter the occupation policy, given his past role in the 2006 war and the Dahiyeh Doctrine (S9). With the election looming, do you think any Israeli leader could realistically change the status quo in southern Lebanon, or are we looking at a prolonged stalemate? Share your thoughts.
Lebanese Skepticism Over Israeli Election: Will Anything Change?
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