Lebanese Shiite Survey Reveals Complex Views on Hezbollah, Israel, and State Authority
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A September survey of 800 Lebanese Shiites shows complex views on Hezbollah, with 63.3% favoring an agreement with Israel and 66.4% wanting Hezbollah's weapons transferred to the state. A majority also felt Hezbollah did not achieve its war aims, and 42.1% expressed disappointment with its leadership. The Lebanese army received more trust than Hezbollah for national security.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- 63.3% of Lebanese Shiites surveyed support some form of agreement with Israel.
- 66.4% of Lebanese Shiites surveyed favor transferring Hezbollah's weapons to the state.
- 67.4% of Lebanese Shiites surveyed believe Hezbollah did not achieve its war objectives.
- 42.1% of Lebanese Shiites surveyed expressed disappointment with Hezbollah's leadership.
- 78.5% of Lebanese Shiites surveyed trust the Lebanese army, more than Hezbollah.
- 71.1% of Lebanese Shiites surveyed believe war and peace decisions should be made by the Lebanese government.
A recent survey conducted among 800 members of Lebanon's Shiite community indicates a nuanced perspective on Hezbollah, revealing significant support for change regarding the organization's role, its arsenal, and its relationship with Israel. The poll, carried out in September by Statistics Lebanon, found that a majority of respondents desire some form of agreement with Israel, with 63.3% expressing support for such a deal. Furthermore, 66.4% believe Hezbollah's weapons should be transferred to the Lebanese state.
The survey also highlighted dissatisfaction with the outcomes of recent conflicts, as 67.4% of respondents felt Hezbollah did not achieve its objectives or only partially succeeded. This sentiment extends to the organization's leadership, with 42.1% reporting disappointment, anger, or concern over their conduct. In contrast, the Lebanese army garners substantial trust, with 78.5% expressing confidence in it, and 51.1% viewing it as the primary guarantor of national security in the long term, compared to only 16.5% who attribute this role to Hezbollah.
Despite these critical views, a portion of the Shiite community maintains strong support for Hezbollah. 37.1% of those surveyed expressed great trust in the organization, with an additional 22.4% indicating some level of trust. The survey also underscored a desire for civilian control over major decisions, as 71.1% believe that decisions regarding war and peace should solely rest with the Lebanese leadership, not be made independently by Hezbollah.
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