How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political reality
Summary
Hezbollah joined the conflict against Israel on October 8, 2023, in support of the Palestinians, which changed Lebanon's political scene. Since then, Israel’s attacks have weakened Hezbollah, including killing much of its leadership, and the group no longer holds the same power in Lebanon it once did.Key Facts
- Hezbollah decided to enter the war against Israel the day after the October 7, 2023 attack.
- Israel responded with attacks that killed many Hezbollah leaders, including Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah.
- Hezbollah’s political power in Lebanon dropped, helping Joseph Aoun win the presidency and a new government to form with a tougher stance on the group.
- Before the war, Hezbollah was the strongest military and political force in Lebanon and had influence across the Middle East.
- The group had a history of supporting allies like the Assad regime in Syria and affecting Lebanese elections.
- Hezbollah acted alone in starting support for Gaza without approval from the Lebanese government or local residents in the south.
- Israel and Hezbollah exchanged attacks for nearly a year, with Israel conducting many strikes inside Lebanon.
- Hezbollah’s prior confidence was shown by military displays and claims of advanced missile abilities.
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