Although Israel’s invasion of Lebanon is happening half a world away, it hits close to home for members of Nova Scotia’s Lebanese community. It’s part of our identity.”Nova Scotia, and Halifax in particular, has a large community of people of Lebanese descent, dating back to the late 1800s. Hezbollah is one of several political groups in Lebanon, and doesn’t have the support of the broader Lebanese government. Carney has condemned Israel’s attacks as an "illegal invasion" and called for a ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran would not stop the invasion in Lebanon.

Source: CBC News April 08, 2026 12:51 UTC