Experts say Israel's aim is to erode Hezbollah not just as a military power but also a political and economic force in Lebanon
Israel 's weekslong aerial bombardment and ground invasion of Lebanon has targeted the leadership and military capabilities of Hezbollah . Now, Israel has expanded its targets and hit civilian infrastructure, including banks, affiliated with Hezbollah , an armed group and political party that controls much of southern Lebanon . Experts say Israel 's aim is to erode Hezbollah not just as a military power but also a political and economic force in Lebanon . Hezbollah is a U.S.
Hezbollah, whose power base is among Shi'a, has representatives at the ministerial and parliamentary levels. Its alliance with non-Shi'ite parties also gives it further political clout. Hiltermann questioned whether Israel had the ability to effect political change in Lebanon. Iran-backed Hezbollah is more powerful than even the Lebanese Army, and smaller political factions in Lebanon do not have the military force or political clout to push it out completely, he said.
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