Hezbollah Belligerence Prompts Fears of Assassination Campaign in Lebanon
Lebanese Hezbollah fighters take part in cross-border raids, part of a large-scale military exercise, in Aaramta bordering Israel on May 21, 2023, ahead of the anniversary of Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000. Photo:…
Assessment
Negotiations to end Hezbollah's military influence risk triggering internal violence. The group's history of political assassinations suggests efforts to disarm it may be met with targeted killings. The outcome of US talks will determine Lebanon's stability.