Hezbollah supporters demonstrating against the government in front of the Grand Serail in Beirut, April 9, 2026. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
Naim Qassem raised his finger to threaten ... the government. “The people have the right to bring down the cabinet,” declared the Hezbollah leader in a speech Sunday, raising his tone toward the authorities, who are increasingly determined to establish the monopoly on arms and continue negotiations with Israel.While this mention of turning to “the street,” reminiscent of the May 7, 2008, show of force, sparked an outcry in Lebanon and abroad, many observers believe it is more posturing than a real threat. Dig deeper How Hezbollah boxed in the Lebanese state, just as Hamas (and Israel) did the Palestinian Authority Despite threats from the pro-Iranian militia, the Arab and international support enjoyed by Nawaf Salam’s government to continue its mission of establishing the monopoly on arms remains intact. U.S. Secretary of State...
Naim Qassem raised his finger to threaten ... the government. “The people have the right to bring down the cabinet,” declared the Hezbollah leader in a speech Sunday, raising his tone toward the authorities, who are increasingly determined to establish the monopoly on arms and continue negotiations with Israel.While this mention of turning to “the street,” reminiscent of the May 7, 2008, show of force, sparked an outcry in Lebanon and abroad, many observers believe it is more posturing than a real threat. Dig deeper How Hezbollah boxed in the Lebanese state, just as Hamas (and Israel) did the Palestinian Authority Despite threats from the pro-Iranian militia, the Arab and international support enjoyed by Nawaf Salam’s government to continue its mission of establishing the monopoly on arms remains intact. U.S. Secretary of...
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