Hezbollah Prisoner Reveals Weak Cohesion, Internal Conflicts, and Fleeing Militants
These confessions deal a blow to Hezbollah's image as a cohesive and organized force, and raise questions about its ability to withstand a long-term confrontation
October 16, 2024, 1:04 am

Hezbollah Prisoner Reveals Weak Cohesion, Internal Conflicts, and Fleeing Militants

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A video released by the Israeli army on Tuesday revealed startling confessions from a Lebanese Hezbollah prisoner recently captured in southern Lebanon. The prisoner, who identified himself as Wadah Kamel Younes, provided information highlighting internal problems and weak cohesion within the party's ranks.

In the four-and-a-half-minute video, Younes stated that he spent the last four days alone in what he described as a fortified underground room belonging to Hezbollah. He added, "Fighters from the Lebanese party advanced towards Israeli territory," then revealed a shocking piece of information by saying, "Fighters left their positions due to disagreements among them."

These statements point to divisions and conflicts within Hezbollah's ranks, which could negatively affect its fighting capability and organizational cohesion. Some fighters abandoning their positions reflects a decline in morale and weakness in military discipline, which could undermine the party's effectiveness in its confrontations with Israel.

Younes' confession of spending four days alone in the tunnel also draws attention to possible gaps in the party's communication and support system. Observers noted that a fighter remaining alone for this period without rescue or support raises questions about the efficiency of the party's logistical operations.

These confessions deal a blow to Hezbollah's image as a cohesive and organized force, and open the door to questions about its ability to withstand a long-term confrontation with Israel. They may also affect popular support for the party inside and outside Lebanon.

The release of this video comes at a time when the Israeli army is seeking to confirm its military successes against Hezbollah, having previously announced the arrest of three members of the Radwan Force, the party's elite unit.

In light of these developments, it appears that Hezbollah may face internal challenges in addition to external military pressures, which could affect its strategy and ability to maneuver in the ongoing conflict with Israel.

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