At a safe house in a mainly Shiite suburb, the commander insisted, “We’re still in a state of war,” despite the ceasefire. He predicted new clashes, this time with the Christian forces of former warlord Samir Geagea, and said Hizbullah recently imported new arms, in preparation for the possible renewal of the 2006 border with Israel, though with new tactics—including better intelligence. Before leaving, the commander said quietly, “I’m being followed. You’re being followed.” The message was clear: even if Hizbullah has left the streets, its invisible eyes remain.
