The knife in the back from within: Hezbollah's historical allies abandon the ship
While Hezbollah boycotts the presidency, its historical allies leave it out of the game. A dramatic document formulated behind its back demands transferring weapons to the Lebanese army.
Assessment
Hezbollah's historic allies are abandoning it, pushing a document that demands transferring its weapons to the Lebanese army. This move, occurring while Hezbollah boycotts the presidency, signals a major shift in Lebanon's political dynamics. The stakes involve Hezbollah's military autonomy and its role in the state. Watch for Hezbollah's response to this internal pressure.