Issued on: 07/03/2026 - 10:59

Hezbollah’s decision to enter the war comes at a time when the group appears to be weakened. Meanwhile, the Lebanese government seems to be taking advantage of the situation, having declared Hezbollah’s military activities illegal earlier this week in what looks like a move toward disarming the group. Maha Yaya, Director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, shares her insights.

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