Hezbollah faces eroding domestic political alliances in Lebanon

The second anniversary of the assassinations of Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine has highlighted a significant erosion of the group’s domestic political alliance network in Lebanon. Observers note that for the first time in two decades, many political figures who were previously aligned with the group have distanced themselves.

Key allies, such as the Free Patriotic Movement, have moved away, alongside a declining presence of Sunni and Druze partners. Current prominent supporters appearing at commemorations are limited to Suleiman Frangieh of the Marada Movement and leaders from the Amal Movement.

This fragmentation is attributed to shifting regional and domestic power balances following the war in support of Gaza, as well as the increasing political and financial risks associated with Hezbollah. Specifically, US sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to the group have prompted allies to reconsider their affiliations to avoid similar economic and political costs.