Hezbollah Maintains Control in Southern Lebanon Through Medical and Aid Networks
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By יענקי פרבר
First reported by Kan News · Aug 28, 2026
What happened
Hezbollah continues to maintain control in southern Lebanon by operating medical and aid organizations, undermining the Lebanese army’s efforts to enforce the June security agreement with Israel. Despite the Lebanese army’s mandate to dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure in pilot areas like Zotar al-Arabiya, Hezbollah operatives freely return and operate with minimal interference. The Amichai Institute warns that Hezbollah’s provision of essential services sustains its influence and control in the region.
- 01Hezbollah maintains control in southern Lebanon via medical and aid organizations despite Lebanese army efforts.
- 02Lebanese army checkpoints in Zotar al-Arabiya do not verify identities or search vehicles, allowing Hezbollah operatives free movement.
- 03Islamic Health Organization and Wata'ano Association linked to Hezbollah provide essential services and aid in the area.
- 04Hezbollah’s activities contradict the June framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
- 05Legal limits on searching private properties hinder dismantling Hezbollah’s military infrastructure.
- 06Amichai Institute warns Lebanese army control does not guarantee Hezbollah’s loss of influence.
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