French paper uncovers Hezbollah details
The report in the French newspaper "Le Monde" discusses the evolving relationship between Israel and Hezbollah. It explains that the party did not exist before Israel's invasion of Lebanon in June 1982, and that Israeli policies contributed to solidifying its influence rather than eliminating it. After Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000, Hezbollah—officially founded in 1985 and rooted in a Shiite popular base—managed to establish its presence and strengthen its military capabilities, making it more difficult for Israel to defeat it. This led to Hezbollah controlling a significant portion of influence in Lebanon. The report also examines France's changing stance towards Hezbollah, which was previously viewed as a political wing classified as a terrorist organization. France believed Hezbollah was responsible for the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in 2005, a belief that contributed to France's support for the Lebanese revolution and the forced withdrawal of Syrian forces. The report notes that Syrian influence, especially via the Assad regime, had become entrenched in Lebanon and supported Hezbollah's presence. Meanwhile, Israel failed to achieve a decisive victory over Hezbollah, which strengthened the group's position and led to its continued influence in Lebanese affairs. This occurred amid Syrian opposition, described as non-interventionist regarding the Lebanese crisis.
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