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tayyar.org – Loyalists view of the party with five men and one turban
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The article discusses the history and roles of Hezbollah's secretaries since the late 1980s, illustrating that five men—Souhayb Tufaili, Abbas al-Musawi, Hassan Nasrallah, Hashem Safidine, and Naim Qassem—have been symbolic leaders of the party. The text highlights how each secretary-general reflects a specific stage in the party's evolution: starting with Tufaili during its resistance against Israel, then progressing to the construction of its political image under al-Musawi, followed by Nasrallah's rise, which transformed the party into a regional and political force with a presence that has lasted over three decades. The article also notes the absence of a secretary-general after Nasrallah’s assassination in September 2024, with Naim Qassem currently managing the party in a transitional phase. It clarifies that the religious leadership, represented by the clerics’ turbans, has always been a symbol of legitimacy within Hezbollah. The ongoing dominance of religious figures in leadership roles underscores the party’s doctrinal and religious nature, though this may change if leadership shifts to a civilian. Additionally, the article points out that changes in roles and images over time reflect strategic and political transformations, with Nasrallah's dominant personality continuing to define Hezbollah’s identity. His successor faces significant challenges in managing the party’s legacy and its internal and external image.
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