Supporters of Hezbollah staged roadblocks across several regions in Lebanon on Saturday, disrupting traffic and raising tensions amid growing political unrest. 

The demonstrations were reportedly organized in response to recent government decisions perceived as hostile to the Iran-backed group and its allies.

Local media footage showed convoys of motorcycles and vehicles waving Hezbollah flags and chanting slogans as they blocked key highways in Beirut’s southern suburbs, the Bekaa Valley, and parts of southern Lebanon. 

Protesters burned tires and erected makeshift barricades, calling for the resignation of officials they accused of “collusion with foreign agendas.”

Security Forces on Alert

Lebanese security forces were deployed to several flashpoints but largely avoided direct confrontation. In some areas, negotiations between army officers and protest leaders led to the partial reopening of roads. However, sporadic clashes were reported near the Cola Bridge in Beirut, where tensions flared between rival groups.

The Lebanese Army issued a statement urging demonstrators to respect public order and warning against actions that “threaten civil peace and national stability.”

Political Undercurrents

The protests come amid heightened political polarization following recent judicial investigations into alleged corruption and arms smuggling linked to Hezbollah-affiliated figures. 

Analysts say the roadblocks reflect a broader strategy to exert pressure on the government and signal the group’s street-level influence.

Hezbollah has not officially claimed responsibility for the mobilization, but senior figures within its political wing have defended the protesters’ right to express “legitimate frustration.”

Regional Implications

The unrest adds to Lebanon’s fragile security landscape, already strained by economic collapse, institutional paralysis, and regional rivalries. International observers have called for restraint and dialogue, warning that further escalation could destabilize the country ahead of key parliamentary sessions.