A Hezbollah military operative told Israel’s N12 channel on Thursday that Israel has infiltrated the militant group so extensively that “70% of Hezbollah members work with Israel.”
The anonymous military operative highlighted a significant intelligence gap in Hezbollah, noting the persistent uncertainty over how Israel has penetrated the group so deeply. “Israel knows more about us than we know about ourselves,” the source said.
He expressed uncertainty about how information is reaching Israel and that Hezbollah waits each day for statements from Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee before deciding on its next steps.
The member also claimed that Hezbollah failed to protect Lebanese and Palestinian territory. “If the government takes our weapons and returns us to our homes and land, I think that’s what should be done,” he said. “What good have these weapons done us?” He claimed that about 60% of Hezbollah members share his view.
He also noted that Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, is “very different” from the militant group’s predecessor, saying, “We do not understand him. The current situation would be very different if Nasrallah were still alive.”
The anonymous Hezbollah operative’s comments come amid growing concerns in Lebanon’s Shia community about the group’s ability to provide essential services. Those worries are compounded by mounting U.S. pressure to disarm and Israeli warnings of potential military escalation, prompting many to question whether loyalty to the group is worth the risk of renewed conflict and destruction.
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