Concerns Rise Over Hezbollah's Presence Among Displaced Lebanese

In Beirut's Ashrafieh neighborhood, residents fear Hezbollah operatives may be hiding among the displaced people fleeing Israeli airstrikes, raising concerns of potential sectarian violence. The neighborhood watch, originally formed to prevent crime during Lebanon's economic crisis, now also monitors for suspicious activity linked to Hezbollah. The displacement has led to increased rents and tensions, with some fearing Israel's actions aim to sow sectarian divisions. Israel's military campaign has targeted areas beyond Hezbollah strongholds, prompting fears of ethnic cleansing among Lebanon's Shia community.