{
"facts": [
{
"severity": "HIGH",
"statement": "Hezbollah has been a part of the Lebanese government since 1992. It holds cabinet positions and has a political bloc in parliament. This gives Hezbollah significant influence over state decisions.",
"confidence": 1.0,
"finding_confidence": 1.0,
"source_finding_titles": [
"Hezbollah’s entrenched role in Lebanese government and parliament"
]
},
{
"severity": "HIGH",
"statement": "Hezbollah operates a shadow governance system providing social services and jobs. This system creates dependency on Hezbollah and undermines the legitimacy of Lebanese state institutions. It is an ongoing process.",
"confidence": 1.0,
"finding_confidence": 1.0,
"source_finding_titles": [
"Hezbollah’s shadow governance undermines Lebanese state legitimacy"
]
},
{
"severity": "MEDIUM",
"statement": "Hezbollah uses its social service network and patronage to influence state institutions. It can block cabinet decisions and veto appointments. This demonstrates Hezbollah's de facto control over governmental processes.",
"confidence": 1.0,
"finding_confidence": 1.0,
"source_finding_titles": [
"Hezbollah’s influence over Lebanese state institutions through patronage"
]
}
]
}