There is no inherent contradiction for the insurgency between joining the political system while maintaining military independence. [5] This development took place simultaneously as the divisions within the Lebanese political system became irreconcilable. The Lebanese political system was paralyzed before the increasing demands of the deprived, the politically marginalized, and advocates of reform. "[23] Therefore, when the demonstrations against the government broke out in Lebanon, Hezbollah was not spared from criticism by the demonstrators. With the fall of the Lebanese army, the last national institution that could unite the Lebanese people was gone.

Source: New York Times November 09, 2021 07:47 UTC