Hezbollah flexes street muscle as questions grow over Lebanese state’s response

Hezbollah recently demonstrated its influence in Beirut by organizing protests following explosive seizures and clashes with security forces. In response to the escalating tensions, the Lebanese Army increased its presence in the affected area.

The demonstrations and subsequent military deployment have drawn attention to the state's capacity to manage security. These events have also raised growing concerns regarding Hezbollah's efforts to reassert its control and authority within the region.