Loyalty Amidst Complexity

Hezbollah's citizen loyalty is mixed, influenced by the organization's historical provision of social services to Shia areas, surpassing those offered by the Lebanese government. Post-1982, the Israeli invasion heightened perceptions of threat among Shias, leading to a belief that Israel intended to annex land, drawing further support toward Hezbollah. The group's successful expulsion of Israeli forces from South Lebanon contributed to its image as a defender against Israeli aggression, complicating the narrative of loyalty within the community.