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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Why do Israel and Lebanon hate each other?
<|assistant|>
The tension between Israel and Lebanon is rooted in the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. Israel regards Lebanon as a possible launchpad for attacks on its territory, while Lebanon, which has a large and agitated Shia population, resents Israeli influence near its borders. As a result, the two countries have experienced periods of armed conflict and tension along their border.