"Hezbollah's weapons remain, remain, remain... until the appearance of Imam al-Mehdi." This phrase, when spoken on TV by Kassem Kassir, a political analyst known to be close to Hezbollah, was controversial, and the reactions in political spheres and online are multiplying.Kassir was quick to explain that he had made this statement in reaction to multiple provocations from other guests during the talk show discussion he'd been partaking in. But the controversy his words caused is nonetheless indicative of a general attitude toward the delicate issue of Hezbollah's weapons.Some might be pleased that at least the topic is no longer taboo and that the debate is now open to the public. This approach does not satisfy Hezbollah, which believes that its openness to a national discussion on its weapons, within a national...