‘Self-destructive, suicidal’: In Lebanon, anger rises against Hezbollah amid Israeli strikes

France 24
by Marc DAOU
March 6, 2026
‘Self-destructive, suicidal’: In Lebanon, anger rises against Hezbollah amid Israeli strikes
The militant group Hezbollah has lost political backers in Lebanon after strikes it launched this week against Israel to honour Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei provoked a robust military response. Lack of public support for the militant group has even spread to the southern Shiite community, which is now on the frontlines of Israeli military operations.
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Originally published on France 24 on 3/6/2026