Amidst escalating tensions with Lebanon, supporters of the Hezbollah terrorist organization are voicing increasing frustration over what they perceive as abandonment by their allies, particularly Iran. The sentiment follows recent IDF operations and the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
A report published overnight between Monday and Tuesday in The Telegraph revealed growing discontent among Lebanese citizens over the apparent indifference of Arab nations to their situation.
Hana Mrad, a 43-year-old Lebanese woman who has been sleeping in her car with her two daughters since the elimination of Nasrallah, told The Telegraph, "If Iran had wanted to help, they would have helped a long time ago. Everyone has abandoned us and now Iran has, too."
Another Lebanese citizen suggested a conspiracy theory, claiming, "Iran sacrificed Nasrallah, that is the only explanation. Iran organized the meeting where Nasrallah was killed and told Israel where he would be. How else would Israel know where he was and what other reason can there be for Iran refusing to fight with Hezbollah?"
Haidar, a Shiite who fled his home in southern Beirut, echoed this sentiment, "Hezbollah sacrificed itself for Iran, but Iran will not sacrifice for Hezbollah."
However, not all Shiite Muslims in Lebanon share these views. Some believe Iran is working behind the scenes and still has plans for aggression against Israel.
Other Lebanese citizens refuse to accept Nasrallah's elimination. One woman said, "We have not seen a body and they keep delaying the funeral," one woman said. "Maybe this is all a plan to trick the Israelis and we will see him again soon."
