The severity of Israel’s attacks have called into question the very reason for the organization's existence, which was predicated on deterring Israeli attacks against Lebanon and Iran.

Hezbollah, facing relentless attacks from Israel, faces a difficult choice of electing its top leader — the Shura Council chief — after Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike last week. How does the group conduct its decision-making business?

Hezbollah’s deputy leader vowed to continue fighting Israel and said the militant group was prepared for a long war after much of its top command was wiped out, including its leader, Hassan Nasrallah