Why has Hezbollah joined Middle East war?

Video Duration 28 minutes 20 seconds 28:20 Inside Story Why has Hezbollah joined Middle East war? Hezbollah has been attacking Israel as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut. Read more Lebanon is once again drawn into a war many of its leaders say is not their fight. Against the government’s warnings, Hezbollah has joined Iran in its conflict with Israel. The armed group says it has a right to respond as part of what it calls a resistance campaign. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Why is Israel is moving deeper into southern Lebanon? list 2 of 3 Israeli attacks kill 10 in Lebanon amid threats on Iranian officials list 3 of 3 Hezbollah’s risky return to the battlefield end of list However, this time, the Lebanese government has responded by deciding to ban Hezbollah’s military activities and demanding that it disarm. The group has not heeded that warning. Now, as the war between the US, Israel and Iran widens to Lebanon, can Hezbollah’s involvement be of any real help to Tehran? And what price will Lebanon pay as a Bays Guests: Heiko Wimmen – Project director for Iraq, Syria and Lebanon at the International Crisis Group Nimrod Novik – Member of the leadership of Commanders for Israel’s Security Nabeel Khoury – Non-resident fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC By Inside Story Published On 5 Mar 2026 5 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media Share Save Add Al Jazeera on Google