Hezbollah's Resilience Amid Syria's Political Shift

The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah, Naim Kassem, admits that with Bashar Assad's downfall in Syria, a key supply line for weapons from Iran has been disrupted. However, Kassem emphasizes Hezbollah's adaptability, suggesting potential alternative routes and expressing hope that Syria's new regime will maintain an adversarial stance against Israel.

The recent political upheaval in Syria, marked by the ousting of Bashar Assad, poses significant challenges for Hezbollah, a key militant organization with significant ties to Lebanon. This development has disrupted a critical supply line Hezbollah relied on for receiving weapons from its primary supporter, Iran.

Historically, Hezbollah has been a staunch ally of Assad, committing thousands of fighters to support his regime over the years. With Assad's fall, the group's leader, Naim Kassem, addressed the uncertainties ahead in a televised speech, highlighting the loss of the supply channel through Syria but remained optimistic that alternative routes could be established.

Kassem further expressed hope that any new authority rising in Syria will maintain an opposition towards Israel, aligning with Hezbollah's stance. This marks a pivotal moment for Hezbollah as it navigates the geopolitical shifts in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)