While Hezbollah’s rhetoric is becoming increasingly radical and loyal to Iran and the “Axis of Resistance,” the organization itself is acting with caution and restraint. Behind the militant declarations stands an actor under growing political pressure in the Lebanese arena, required to navigate between its
Abstract Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Hezbollah has remained militarily passive, relying on rhetoric and symbolic gestures over direct engagement. This calculated restraint underscores the organization’s strategic vulnerabilities—domestic opposition, operational setbacks, and deep reliance on Iranian support. The central question now is
Abstract On March 28, the Islamic Republic of Iran held its annual Ruz-e Jehani-ye Quds (henceforth: Quds Day) ceremony to express the nation’s support for the Palestinians. Iran makes notable efforts to commemorate this event, mobilizing its citizens to flood the streets in a manifestation
Introduction Recent developments in Syria and Lebanon have dealt a substantial blow to Iran’s meticulously cultivated ‘axis of resistance,’ which has developed over the past four decades. This axis comprises a broad range of militant groups and political factions supported by Iran’s ideological, financial, and
November 27, 2024 – Morning in Lebanon: Citizens returning to a village in southern Lebanon gathered around a central square to burn an Israeli flag, creating a symbolic image that quickly defined the day and the narrative Hezbollah seeks to project: framing the withdrawal of
