*Is the End of the Shiite Sect as a Dominant Political Force in Lebanon Approaching?* Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah, JCFA researcher, writes: "At this stage, Hizbullah and Amal’s grip on Lebanon’s political system has weakened significantly. Their strategy could involve non-cooperation with Lebanese government institutions—even to the point of sabotaging critical reforms necessary for the country’s recovery." Furthermore, if, as stated by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon as per the ceasefire agreement, it would serve as further proof of the “resistance’s” irrelevance and mark the beginning of Hizbullah’s decline as an independent force outside Iran’s control—the biggest loser in the war between Israel and Hizbullah. Read more >> https://jcpa.org/is-the-end-of-the-shiite-sect-as-a-dominant-political-force-in-lebanon-approaching/