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The domestication of Hezbollah in the time of coronavirus
 [ENGLISH.ALARABIYA.NET] Almost four years ago, Hezbollah’s candidate General Michel Aoun...president of Leb, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hizbullah... was elected president. Two years ago, Hezbollah’s coalition achieved a majority in Parliament. Six months ago, they achieved the same in the council of ministers. Hezbollah had finally achieved full domestic political integration, as well as dominance of the Lebanese political scene, despite US pressure. Nevertheless, governance has proved elusive, despite having allies in all the high places. Paradoxically, it is the allies that make governance difficult. The popular revolt of last October, the accelerated economic free fall, and now the COVID-19 crisis, have forced Hezbollah to shift its attention to domestic matters. Contrary to what Hezbollah leader His Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah Posted by: Fred 2020-04-11 |
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