Do israelis HATE all Lebanese or is it only from Government to Government???

Question

Forget All the parties, im asking from Person to Person.. From Citizen to Citizen.

And Why??

I am lebanese, i dont hate anyone thank God, and if i had an israeli neighbor in my building, i would be freinds with her/him.

Thank you Itay, Enlighting answer :)

Answer 1

It depends. Right now, many people are becoming more hawkish in their opinions, in large measure due to the Intifadeh. However, I think many people here are intelligent enough to make the distinction between the Lebanese government (which, honestly, is too weak and ineffectual to get all worried about) and Lebanese citizens. Lebanon is a complex place that can't be viewed with one opinion (i.e., distinguishing between Christians and Shiaa and between Hizballah supporters and Hizballah opponents). I wouldn't necessarily have any problem living with a person from Lebanon (we do, after all, have a number of Lebanese Christians who moved to Israel during the last few decades), but I would have a problem living next to a Hizballah supporter. They have been provoking war for years with unwarranted attacks into civilian areas of northern Israel (mostly Arab towns, mind you) and calling for the destruction of Israel. How can peace between the Lebanese and Israelis (something I want) be achieved under such conditions? I think all of us hope for better days. My aunt had to send my cousin to war in Lebanon (where he was frequently involved in the most dangerous issions) and she couldn't sleep for the entire month. No normal mother wants to send her children to fight, whether she be Israeli or Lebanese.

EDIT: The poster below suggests that it is impossible for a Zionist to live with a Lebanese person. This is nonsense. Zionism (and this is coming from me, a Zionist) is a secular, nationalist ideology that advocates democracy and socialism. It is a pro-nationalism movement for Jews (but not necessarily at the exclusion of others), not an anti-Palestinian or anti-Arab or anti-Lebanese movement. It doesn't call for other peoples' destruction unlike some political movements.

Answer 2

It is a truth about the human condition that we can only understand others as a reflection of ourselves. We interperet other peoples' actions and beliefs in light of our own; often it happens that a different culture is completely misunderstood because it is so distant from our own that the reflection is completely off. For example, an American can travel to some distant country where slavery still exists. He will interperet that slavery as a reflection of his own experience and beliefs - mainly that slavery is brutal and evil and racist- and through this judge the society as brutal, evil and racist. However, throughout much of history slavery was a commonly practiced tradition and those enslaved often achieved high-rank. But if an American, or any other westerner I suppose, hears "slave" it connects with evil. I say all this as my interpretation of the perception of zionism in the arab world. As one poster stated, Zionism is an "Us and Them" mentality which basically requires the suppression of others. When you equate that belief with the facts, mainly that there are over a million Israeli arabs (the "Them" if you will) who receive full rights etc., it is readily apparent that there is some cultural breakdown of perception. Anyone will tell you that the ideology of Zionism does not require the suppression or domination of others. Therefor I conclude that this perception of Zionism is a product of cultural reflection; mainly the arabs interpret Zionism in arabic terms. Arabian history is a history of competing powers. The united Muslim caliphate lasted no longer than 4 generations, and since then there has been no lasting pan-arab unity. However, what has produced pan-arabism is a reaction to an enemy. Nothing unites people better than a common enemy: "The enemy of my enemy is my friend". 40 years ago that enemy was Israel; it was what allowed countries like Syria and Egypt to propose pan-arabism despite the historical dislike and distrust in the region. In truth, it would seem that the "Us and Them" mentality is actually a facet of Arabic unity; for example, terrorist groups galvanize public support by denouncing the US=creating a common enemy, a "Them". It would seem that Zionism is equated with this "Us and Them" mentality simply because that is how the arabic world understands unity and nationalism.
To answer your question, Israelis harbor no ill will to Lebanese. The only anger we have is with Hezbollah, a terrorist group. As long as a Lebanese person is not a member or supporter, very few Israelis would dislike him/her

Answer 3

well I am not Israeli, but I am Jewish and have lived as a student in Israel right before this summers war.

So I guess I am next best thing.

I have never met an Israeli that hates the Lebanese or their government for that matter.

Many though hate Hezbollah and see them as an enemy that must be stopped.

I sincerely think Israel and Lebanon should make peace. After all they have a common enemy in Syria and they could help each other out greatly.

Answer 4

Ghanouj :O What are those impure thoughts you're having? Is it what I think it is? Ah! Are you mingling with the enemy? How could you lol?

Let me think. Israeli neighbour in your building? Thats a funny idea lol. I doubt he would last though :P

Unfortunately Lebanon has been transformed into a refuge for bigots

Anyways, be careful what you wish for :P There has been attempts to revive the Jewish community in Lebanon starting by reconstructing Magen Avraham in Wadi Abou Jmeel - downtown beirut.

Answer 5

no, israelis dont hate lebanese at all. Hezbollah has been using Lebanon to fight for them, if anything israelis would hate hezbollah not the lebanese, its not at all there fault. i have several lebanese friends and i'm israeli haha. i dont hate anyone though lol

Answer 6

Bravo Itay!
Take that kalooka! :))))

Answer 7

The whole Israeli state is built on certain ideological beliefs that "have to" take a certain position from the surrounding Arabs, despite their nationality.
Its like US and THEM.
The significance of the Israeli Defense Army to the normal people in Israel and to children is quite sacred. The idea of joining the army to defend the "Land" is the most heroic and noble, etc..
However, you might find some Israeli individuals who would try to be friends with you and your family if he/she is in your neighborhood. But, in my opinion, that would be the exception, and would be done sincerely from someone who is not highly contaminated with the Zionist ideologies, someone who is more humane in attitude and thinking.

Answer 8

I guess that Israeli goverment is just EVIL.
And the Arab goverments are WEAK.

So, that's how things start...
On the other hand, if we could make peace with them .. I really don't mind.