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According to The Times of Israel, Sheikh Naim Qassem, head of the Kataeb party, accuses the Lebanese authorities of having surrendered and signing off on what Jerusalem demands.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
From an analytical perspective, Naim Qassem’s statement represents an expression of a growing position among elements within Hezbollah and the Lebanese administration, where they feel that the official government has been unable to achieve its goals regarding a lasting peace with Israel, rather than achieving it, instead repeatedly making concessions. This comes in the context of ongoing tensions between Lebanon and Israel, which dates back to the Second War during the conflict between them, which witnessed widespread participation by Hezbollah and occurred in 2006. Allegations of surrender and national dignity are common tactics used by political groups allied with Hezbollah to increase feelings of power and resistance against Israel.
