Hassan Nasrallah

From Firepower to Billboards: The Evolution of "May 7"

Johnny Kortbawi, 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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It’s striking how much Hezbollah’s projection of power has changed over the years. Once firmly gripping Lebanon’s state institutions, the party sought to assert dominance over the entire political spectrum—often by force. There was a time when Hezbollah stormed Beirut with weapons and fire, burned down the TV studios of its political ...

Banners Proclaiming 'A New Era for Lebanon' Burned Just Hours After Installation 

This is Beirut, 11/04 12:49 - Reading : less than a minute

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Barely installed, already in flames. The banners bearing the slogan “A New Era for Lebanon,” unveiled on Thursday along the road leading to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, survived only a few hours. By Friday morning, photos circulating on social media showed the signs reduced to ashes—targets of a deliberate act of ...

'A New Era for Lebanon' Welcomes Travelers on Airport Road

This is Beirut, 10/04 20:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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The road leading to the Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is shedding its partisan skin. With summer fast approaching, the route now greets travelers with a unified image: the Lebanese flag and a hopeful slogan — “A New Era for Lebanon.” Gone are the banners and portraits of Hezbollah leaders and Iranian ...

Qassem Warns That Hezb May React if Israeli Attacks Continue

This is Beirut, 29/03 22:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem delivered a speech on Saturday to mark International Jerusalem Day, reaffirming his pro-Iranian formation's commitment to Iranian leadership and the Palestinian cause. “This day is a day of solidarity with occupied Jerusalem and with all vulnerable people around the world,” said Naim Qassem. He ...

Iran Gambles with Regional Security in Syria and Lebanon

Philippe Abi-Akl, 11/03 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iran is clinging to its waning influence in key regional capitals, hoping to maximize leverage in negotiations over its nuclear program. It continues to destabilize Syria and offer hollow rhetorical support to Hezbollah in Lebanon, ignoring the risk of provoking the US administration’s unwavering support to Israel, and the latter’s ...

Lebanese Civil War: Fiftieth Anniversary

Johnny Kortbawi, 28/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanon is preparing to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Lebanese Civil War, which opened wide the gates of hell on Lebanon and the Lebanese. The war did not end when the shells and rockets stopped with the entry of the Syrian army into Lebanon and the storming of the Baabda Palace to end Michel Aoun's illegitimate rule. The war ended ...

Naim Qassem’s Speech: A Mix of Confusion and Contradictions

Sonia Rizk, 25/02 14:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s transmitted speech at the funeral of former Secretary-Generals Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine on Sunday at Camille Chamoun Sports City stood out for its contradictions, leaving the party’s supporters confused. His address seemed out of touch with the critical task at hand—rallying a base ...

The Numbers Game in Politics

Johnny Kortbawi, 25/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanese people have a deep fascination with numbers of all kinds. They compete in elections and vote counts, then spend months analyzing the results to determine who holds the largest share and the broadest representation. In parliament, influence is measured by who secured the most preferential votes. Even protests become contests over who can ...

Hezbollah Sends Messages to the State as It Seeks Justifications

Philippe Abi-Akl, 25/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The funeral of Hezbollah’s leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine was not just about their burial. The party, backed by Iran, mobilized hundreds of thousands to signal to the Lebanese state that despite heavy losses, it remains the strongest force. Any attempt to disarm it will face significant challenges. A well-informed source ...

Hashem Safieddine Laid to Rest in South Lebanon

This is Beirut, 24/02 18:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Hezbollah held a funeral procession for Hashem Safieddine, former head of the party’s Executive Council, in his hometown of Deir Qanoun al-Naher in southern Lebanon on Monday. Mourners gathered to pay their final respects to the senior Hezbollah figure, killed in an Israeli strike on October 3, 2024. The funeral followed a mass ceremony held ...

Misleading Appearances

Michel Touma, 24/02 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A relentless mobilization and exploitation of the popular masses on Lebanese soil. The objective: to offset the massive strategic losses suffered in recent months. This appears to be the defining feature of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ approach—and, by extension, that of Hezbollah, its frontline proxy—in the coming phase. Neither ...

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