Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based militant group, is currently grappling with severe internal disarray, according to reports shared by security expert Yehoshua Yosi via Ynet Alerts. The group’s operatives have descended into a state of paranoia, struggling with distrust not only of electronic devices but even among themselves.
Yosi, who closely monitors Hezbollah’s activities, describes the paranoia as “justified.” He reports that Hezbollah’s rank and file no longer have confidence in the security of their communications, fearing that their electronic devices may be compromised. This lack of trust has reached such an extreme that operatives are suspicious of one another, undermining the group’s internal cohesion.
The escalating internal turmoil is taking place amid broader regional tensions. Hezbollah, closely aligned with Iran, has been under increasing scrutiny from Israel and other intelligence agencies in the region. Israeli intelligence operations have successfully exposed several Hezbollah plots in recent years, exacerbating the group’s fears of infiltration and espionage. This, combined with leadership struggles and external pressures, has left the organization in a vulnerable state.
The collapse in trust among Hezbollah’s operatives could weaken its operational capabilities at a time when the group faces multiple challenges, including political instability in Lebanon and military threats from Israel. Analysts suggest that the paranoia reflects deeper concerns within the organization about its future and the effectiveness of its strategies.