Unprecedented rift in the organization: fear of war splits Hezbollah's leadership in two

An unprecedented rift in Hezbollah's leadership: the political echelon fears the consequences of another war alongside Iran, while the military wing awaits the position of the Revolutionary Guards. A security source stated that the influence of political leaders has weakened compared to the Nasrallah era, and the danger is that a military decision could be made without their knowledge.

An unprecedented rift in Hezbollah's leadership: the fear of another war alongside Iran is dividing the organization between the political echelon and the military wing. The political leadership fears catastrophic consequences for Lebanon and the organization's future, while senior military officials await the position of the Revolutionary Guards. A security source stated that the political echelon fears that involvement in a war will deepen the damage from previous conflicts and jeopardize its influence in Lebanese state institutions, amid pressures to disarm the organization. In contrast, the military leadership sees the decision as part of the regional campaign and Iran's considerations. The article notes that the central danger lies in the weakening of political leaders' ability to influence military and strategic decisions, compared to the era of Hassan Nasrallah. The current disputes harken back to events of March 2026, when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel without the knowledge of some senior political leaders. Meanwhile, an Iranian official who visited Beirut clarified that Tehran does not seek Hezbollah's intervention on its behalf in the event of another war, but the gap between diplomatic messages and military ties raises questions.