According to analysts, Hezbollah's decision on October 8, 2023, to join the 'war of support' for Gaza led to a series of events that profoundly reshaped Lebanon's political landscape. This included the assassination of much of its leadership, including Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, and an Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon in October 2024. The group's influence has since diminished, with Lebanon's economy contracting over 6% in 2026 and requiring an estimated $11 billion for recovery. Analysts believe Hezbollah is no longer the political or military hegemon it once was.