Two-thirds of Lebanese Shiites back handing Hezbollah arms to state: poll

A recent opinion poll found that 66% of Lebanon’s Shiite community support immediately placing Hezbollah’s weapons under state control.

The survey, conducted by Statistics Lebanon and involving 800 Shiite respondents, also revealed that 67.4% believe Hezbollah completely failed to achieve its military objectives in the recent conflict with Israel.

The poll further showed a notable rise in confidence in the Lebanese Army, reaching 78.5%, alongside broad public support for the state’s authority over decisions of war and peace, according to Al Arabiya.