At present it is not certain that Hizbollah is capable of drawing widespread support from the Lebanese public and political systems, and a great deal must occur before the organization can claim the victory it seeks
The Problem that is Also a Solution: Lebanese Fears Play into Hizbollah Hands
In recent months there have been clear signs, along with much discussion in the public discourse, of Hizbollah’s legitimacy rebound in Lebanon’s political and civilian spheres. Given Lebanon’s delicate sectoral and community balance, any fluctuation in the public mood is likely to steer the entire country in general and Hizbollah in particular in a new direction, with potential changes in policy on a host of issues, including vis-à-vis Israel.
