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How Hezbollah is rebuilding its military power despite political isolation

Hezbollah fighters attend the funeral of three of their members, including Haitham Tabatabaï, a senior military commander, in November 2025. © Hussein Malla / AP

Beirut – Hezbollah is facing growing isolation in Lebanon, with political leaders and the government turning against it. But despite that pressure – and heavy losses in war – the group has continued to show unexpected strength on the battlefield.

Once respected, admired or feared, Hezbollah is now facing more criticism than ever before. Leaders, politicians, journalists and analysts are no longer mincing their words when it comes to their views on the Shia Islamist party and its paramilitary wing.

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