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South Lebanon Votes in Municipal Elections that Will Test Support for Hezbollah
- On May 24, 2025, residents of southern Lebanon participated in municipal elections that serve as a measure of Hezbollah's popularity in the predominantly Shiite regions following the recent conflict with Israel.
- The elections follow a destructive conflict that began in October 2023 when Hezbollah fired rockets in support of Hamas, prompting a major Israeli offensive and regional tensions.
- Many races in the south are uncontested, with Hezbollah and its ally Amal expected to secure early wins despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes and a heavily damaged region.
- Hezbollah reports assisting 400,000 individuals with rent and home improvements, but its financial resources are significantly lower than in 2006, as Iranian funding has been hindered by government interference and Tehran faces greater economic challenges following intensified U.S. sanctions and pressure policies.
- The election outcomes will influence Lebanon’s reconstruction efforts, which foreign donors condition on Hezbollah disarming, amid calls for a state monopoly on arms and political divisions.
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The inhabitants of southern Lebanon participated massively in the last round of municipal and local elections, despite the continued Israeli aggression affecting the region. Deputy Hassan Fadlallah stressed this Saturday that the presence at the polls was a clear message of resistance and reaffirmation of their rights against the occupation. Fadlallah stressed that, despite the attacks, the southerners maintain a strong attachment to their land …
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South Lebanon votes in municipal elections that will test support for Hezbollah
Residents of southern Lebanon have voted in the country’s municipal elections that will test support for Hezbollah in the predominantly Shiite areas, months after the end of the destructive Israel-Hezbollah war.
The Straits Times
The New ArabHezbollah seeks boost in Lebanon vote as disarmament calls grow
NABATIEH, Lebanon - Amidst the rubble left by Israeli bombardment of south Lebanon, campaign posters urge support for Hezbollah in elections on Saturday as the group aims to show it retains political clout despite the pounding it took in last year's war. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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