As Iran holds the reins, Hezbollah rebuilds itself

A new study by the Amit Institute finds that Hezbollah survived the elimination of Nasrallah and dozens of its senior officials, but has not significantly restored its capabilities. The organization is promoting young commanders, increasing secrecy, and relying more on Iranian involvement, including the Revolutionary Guards in rebuilding its military array.

A new study by the Amit Institute finds that Hezbollah survived the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah and dozens of its senior officials, but has not managed to significantly restore its capabilities. The organization is promoting a younger, less known generation of commanders, increasing secrecy and compartmentalization, and expanding the operational independence of small units for guerrilla warfare. Iran's Revolutionary Guards play a significant role in rebuilding the military array, training commanders, and renewing command and control mechanisms, alongside reports of Iranian involvement in decision-making and operational coordination. According to the institute's assessment, Hezbollah is transitioning from a model based on personal authority and ties among veteran senior officials to a more decentralized and compartmentalized system, where authority is divided among several power centers and Iranian involvement is more significant. This change may increase the survivability of the military array but weaken cohesion, coordination, and the ability to formulate a unified strategic policy.

As Iran holds the reins, Hezbollah rebuilds itself