Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Hezbollah’s image as Lebanon’s protector collapsed long ago. But now its image as the protector of the Shiites is also beginning to crumble. Hezbollah is at a low point in terms of its legitimacy, both inside the country and within the Shiite community. This phenomenon bothers Hezbollah so much that it openly declares it is willing to go to civil war to change its weakening status in Lebanon. Unfortunately, Lebanon’s historical memory means the government and the public will do everything to avoid that. After all, Hezbollah is still the most armed and powerful body in the country.

Published in  Israel Hayom, June  11, 2026.  

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