The terrorist organization "Hezbollah" has a controlling department now:
"The organization was reportedly informed that the era of unconditional support has ended, and that any additional assistance will be contingent on cost-cutting, particularly in welfare and compensation, alongside demands for precise accounting and detailed implementation plans. Although the scope of assistance is estimated at around $900 million to $1 billion, less than Hezbollah’s demands, a large portion of rehabilitation and compensation needs remains unfunded."
How devastating Operation Grim Beeper was for Hezbollah can also be seen in this report. Not only did 42 people die, including 12 civilians and 4,000 injured, but around 1,500 are permanently disabled, mostly blind and missing body parts. They will not cause any problems anymore.
In the past, Hezbollah has taken care of these people and their families. The sudden increase in "social security expenditure" has significantly changed the financial situation of the terrorist organization, in addition to the weakening caused by the lack of terrorists.
This means that it is no longer a truly important ally for Iran, as its money is not going to the fight against Israel but is being used to care for the disabled. This social and health insurance was a reason for many people to join the terrorist organization, but its removal will lead to a rethink because the move could and most likely plunge you and your family into impoverishment.
The goal of a strategic hit like this is not to eradicate the enemy by deploying big explosives, but to cause a dilemma, a choice between multiple unpleasant choices. By designing operation "Grim Beeper" as Israel did they didn't just minimize collateral damages but also injured more than killing and causes this aftermath situation for Hezbollah.
Hezbollah could opt for supporting the disabled, but would not have resources to fight Israel. They opted for fighting Israel and drop the support of their disabled veterans and show potential recruits how they are worthless to Hezbollah.
Hezbollah will have massive recruitment problems and those who join will be much more careful not to be too reckless...
Mazel tov!
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Source:
https://www.terrorism-info.org.il/en/spotlight-on-iran-and-the-shiite-axis-december-31-2025-january-7-2026/
