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Why Hezbollah Is Stressed

July 24, 2010 · Mustapha Hamoui

Hanin Ghaddar explains. In summary, here are the reasons:

  • Stronger sanctions in Iran mean Hezbollah less secure
  • Possible Special Tribunal for Lebanon indictment
  • Israel is threatening war
  • Syrian rapprochement with Turkey and Saudi Arabia
  • Stronger Lebanese government