How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political reality | Israel attacks Lebanon News | Al Jazeera

Following the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and the start of Israel’s war on Gaza, Hezbollah decided to join the conflict in support of the Palestinian people. This led to the assassination of its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, his successor Hashem Safieddine, and much of its military leadership, significantly altering Lebanon’s political landscape. Experts say the group has been weakened politically and is no longer the dominant force in Lebanon it once was, despite its regional influence.