The former head of Hezbollah's coordination and liaison unit, Wafic Safa, in Beirut in 2018. (Credit: AFP)
The story drew considerable media attention. Since the announcement of Wafiq Safa’s “resignation” from his position as head of Hezbollah’s Coordination and Liaison Unit, analyses have proliferated over the significance of this move. First, because Safa has long been one of the group’s most influential figures, leading a sprawling unit responsible for numerous political and military tasks. Second, because reports of a rift between Safa — opposed to any concessions over the arsenal that the government insists on seizing — and his superior, Naim Qassem, appeared increasingly substantiated. Read more From Safa’s departure to new faces, Hezbollah’s bid for a reset And finally — and most importantly — because Hezbollah, known for its rigid hierarchy, is not an organization from which one simply leaves.Hezbollah quickly moved to quash...
The story drew considerable media attention. Since the announcement of Wafiq Safa’s “resignation” from his position as head of Hezbollah’s Coordination and Liaison Unit, analyses have proliferated over the significance of this move. First, because Safa has long been one of the group’s most influential figures, leading a sprawling unit responsible for numerous political and military tasks. Second, because reports of a rift between Safa — opposed to any concessions over the arsenal that the government insists on seizing — and his superior, Naim Qassem, appeared increasingly substantiated. Read more From Safa’s departure to new faces, Hezbollah’s bid for a reset And finally — and most importantly — because Hezbollah, known for its rigid hierarchy, is not an organization from which one simply leaves.Hezbollah...
Qaani: Minimum requirement for Lebanon is a return to pre-war lines
