Is Hezbollah Finally Out Of The Political Race In Lebanon?

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Hezbollah has had a rather surprising but necessary defeat in the Lebanese elections, pushing them to the sidelines of diplomacy and governance.

Finally, the Iran based military group has lost its parliamentary majority. The political party is considered to be a terrorist organization and was already sanctioned by the UK and the United States.

While the Lebanese forces have taken on most of the Christian seats, Hezbollah and its main Shiite ally are likely to retain the 27 seats allocated to the sect.

Indeed, the elections have proved that the political elite are no more welcome and needed to run the country. People’s vote has demanded a change in leadership. Results will still take time between Sunday and today to be declared in full. However, the wave of change can be felt.

Among the high-profile losers was leading Hezbollah ally and deputy parliament speaker Elie Ferzli, 72, who was ousted by a candidate backed by Druze leader Walid Jumblatt. Hezbollah-allied Druze politician Talal Arslan also lost his seat.

Lebanese Forces (an anti-Hezbollah party) has won some 22 seats, seven more since 2017. This already gives them an edge over the controversial former leader, Gebran Bassil who has won 16 seats, two less than those in 2018.

However, turnout inside Lebanon exceeded 40 percent, lower than the 45 percent at the 2018 elections. If there was more voting, the victory could have been stronger and firmer slap on the face of Hezbollah. 

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