Hezbollah's Threat to Lebanon: Expert Warns of Potential Civil War
Hezbollah still strong enough to drag Lebanon into civil war, expert warns
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Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Sarit Zehavi warns that Hezbollah possesses the military strength and support to potentially incite a civil war in Lebanon. Following a directive from Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, for followers to challenge the government, concerns rise about the group's loyalty to Iran and its ambitions for Lebanon.
- 01Hezbollah's directive from Naim Qassem encourages followers to challenge the Lebanese government, raising fears of civil unrest.
- 02Zehavi emphasizes Hezbollah's loyalty to Iran over Lebanon, aligning its goals with the Islamic Republic.
- 03Approximately 32% of Lebanon's population identifies as Shia, a demographic that largely supports Hezbollah.
- 04The Lebanese government has failed to disarm Hezbollah, which could lead to increased instability.
- 05Zehavi warns that a ceasefire agreement could result in significant loss of life and further complications.
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Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Sarit Zehavi, founder of the Alma Research and Education Center, expressed concerns that Hezbollah has the military capability and grassroots support to potentially drag Lebanon into a civil war. Following a directive from Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, urging followers to challenge the government, Zehavi noted the group's increasing rhetoric against the Lebanese state. She emphasized that Hezbollah's loyalty lies with Iran, not Lebanon, and its ultimate goal is to transform Lebanon into an Islamic state aligned with Iranian interests. Polling data indicates that a significant portion of Lebanon's Shia population, which constitutes about 32% of the country, supports Hezbollah's armed presence. Zehavi criticized the Lebanese government's failure to disarm Hezbollah and warned that any ceasefire agreement could exacerbate the situation, leading to further violence and instability in the region. She highlighted the need for coordinated military action against Hezbollah to prevent potential civil unrest.
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The potential for civil unrest in Lebanon could destabilize the region, affecting both local communities and international relations.
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