Hezbollah still strong enough to drag Lebanon into civil war, expert warns
Hezbollah remains a significant force in Lebanon, with the potential to incite civil unrest. The group's Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, emphasized the people's right to protest against perceived foreign interventions. Experts warn that this situation could lead to further instability in the region.
- ▪Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon is still considerable.
- ▪Naim Qassem stated that the people have the right to protest against the government.
- ▪There are concerns that Hezbollah could lead Lebanon into civil war.
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Hezbollah still strong enough to drag Lebanon into civil war, expert warns“It is the people’s right to take to the streets and bring down the government in the face of the American-Israeli project targeting our institutions," said Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem.Follow us on GoogleA portrait of a Hezbollah fighter is seen damaged amidst the rubble of a building damaged by an Israeli air-strike in Beirut's southern suburb of Dahieh, on April 20, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon.(photo credit: Ryan Murphy/Getty Images)
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