Lebanon?s powerhouse Hezbollah hit by backlash after blast
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Summary
They bear the responsibility.” In the wake of the blast, Hezbollah has come under unprecedented public criticism and its role in Lebanese politics under intense scrutiny. Rather than push for reform, critics say, Hezbollah has stood by its political allies who resist change. To deflect criticism, Nasrallah addressed supporters several times, denying Hezbollah had anything to do with the port explosion. In Hezbollah’s stronghold in the Beirut suburb Dahiyeh, supporters saw the explosion as a conspiracy to weaken Lebanon and the group. Following the explosion, Hezbollah made some internal changes, part of a shift inward after the nationwide protests and its receding role in Syria’s war, an official with the group said. “This is a jungle.”Jaafar said protest activists are realizing they must work with allies within the system for change — push for early elections and challenge Hezbollah and its allies in Parliament.
As said here by SARAH EL DEEB