Lebanese Shi'ites Favor Disarming Hezbollah, New Poll Indicates
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
A new poll of 800 Lebanese Shi'ites indicates that 66.4% favor transferring Hezbollah's weapons to the Lebanese state, a significant shift from previous surveys. The poll, conducted in September, also found that 71.1% believe war and peace decisions should be solely the state's responsibility. While 42.1% expressed anger with Hezbollah's leadership, nearly 60% still trust the organization to some degree. The findings suggest growing dissatisfaction but also highlight Hezbollah's deep social and political influence, which may hinder significant change unless the Lebanese state strengthens its own services.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A September poll shows 66.4% of Lebanese Shi'ites favor transferring Hezbollah's weapons to the state.
- 71.1% of Shi'ite respondents believe war and peace decisions should rest exclusively with the Lebanese state.
- 42.1% of Shi'ites expressed disappointment or anger with Hezbollah's leadership and conflict consequences.
- Confidence in the Lebanese Armed Forces (78.5%) significantly exceeds trust in Hezbollah (16.5%) for security.
- The findings contrast sharply with a May 2026 poll where 87.5% opposed disarming Hezbollah.
- Hezbollah's influence remains strong due to social networks and state weakness, despite growing criticism.
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