Hezbollah’s risky return to the battlefield

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Rami G KhouriMarch 5, 2026 at 12:10 PM

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Following the assassination of Iran's supreme leader and the subsequent US-Israeli attacks on Iran in March 2026, Hezbollah launched a symbolic attack against northern Israel, reigniting conflict between Lebanon and Israel. Israel retaliated with bombings in Lebanon, resulting in casualties and evacuations. The Lebanese government responded by banning Hezbollah's security and military activities and demanding disarmament. This escalation raises questions about Hezbollah's military capabilities after the 2024 attacks, its willingness to engage in sustained conflict with Israel, and the extent of Iran's influence on Hezbollah's decision to attack. The situation places Hezbollah in an existential crisis, facing scrutiny from both regional and domestic actors.

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American University of Beirut 30% Beirut 40% United States ×270% Lebanon ×780% Iran ×680% Hezbollah ×1090% Israel ×990%

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hezbollah 100% israel 90% lebanon 80% iran 70% military action 70% us-israeli attacks 60% existential crisis 60% ceasefire 50% political position 40%

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Israel

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