Why has Hezbollah joined Middle East war?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Inside StoryMarch 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM

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Hezbollah has joined the conflict between Iran and Israel, launching attacks on Israel from Lebanon, despite warnings from the Lebanese government. This has drawn Lebanon into a war that many of its leaders oppose. Hezbollah claims its actions are part of a resistance campaign, but the Lebanese government has responded by banning the group's military activities and demanding disarmament. The Lebanese government's demands have been ignored. The article, published on March 5, 2026, explores whether Hezbollah's involvement will aid Iran and the potential consequences for Lebanon. The discussion includes insights from experts Heiko Wimmen, Nimrod Novik, and Nabeel Khoury.

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Nabeel Khoury 30% Nimrod Novik 30% Heiko Wimmen 30% James Bays 30% Tehran 40% Beirut 40% United States 50% Iran ×370% Israel ×580% Lebanon ×685% Hezbollah ×790%

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hezbollah 100% lebanon 90% israel 80% middle east war 70% iran 60% conflict 60% military activities 50% resistance campaign 50% disarm 40%

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90%

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Lebanon

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