Dania Arayssi

“This funding and support for Hezbollah will likely make it harder to negotiate with Israel on the verification plan and even on the withdrawal from remaining territories, claiming that the government is failing to control its financial system.”

Dania Arayssi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19

Arayssi warned that Hezbollah's funding and support could complicate negotiations with Israel on verification and withdrawal.

“Hezbollah knows that providing financial support and compensation to its on-the-ground population is one way to maintain its mass support,”

Dania Arayssi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19

Arayssi explained that Hezbollah uses financial support to maintain mass support amid declining popularity.

“The Lebanese government is facing a real test and challenge to build and win the trust of the international community, and particularly the United States, against Hezbollah’s signalling attempts of rebuilding itself,”

Dania Arayssi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19

Arayssi said Hezbollah's funding move poses a challenge for the Lebanese government under international pressure.

“This is especially important because Hezbollah has seen a decline in mass support for it and a rise in mass frustration against this ongoing war.”

Dania Arayssi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19

Arayssi noted Hezbollah has seen declining mass support and rising frustration over the ongoing war.