Naim Qassem's appointment signals a tighter Iranian grip on the group amid Israel's onslaught. But will Lebanese people accept its eroding autonomy?
Naim Qassem's appointment signals a tighter Iranian grip on the group amid Israel's onslaught. But will Lebanese people accept its eroding autonomy?Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Lebanon's Hezbollah deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem, in Tehran, Iran, July 29, 2024. / Photo: Reuters
The appointment of Qassem is a reflection of such costs. Though he is a well-known figure within the party, his"populist" image raises concerns about whether he has the depth and seriousness required for leadership during such tumultuous times. According to a source close to the defeated presidential candidate in the Iranian elections, Saeed Jalili, Iran"decided without discussion to enter the arena of conflict directly" with Israel to save Hezbollah.
The Revolutionary Guard chose a non-military leader to steer the organisation, aiming to avoid provoking Israel or inciting an assassination attempt on the new leader, which could lead to further chaos within the party. Its declining popularity, exacerbated by its military involvement in Syria and support for Bashar al-Assad, has alienated large segments of the Lebanese population and diminished its standing in the Arab world.
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