Hussein of the South: Raw Truth from Occupied Lebanon – Resistance, Resilience & What Comes Next

In this hard-hitting episode of Bogan Intelligentsia, we sit down with independent Lebanese journalist Hussein Assaf, known as “Hussein of the South”. From his roots in southern Lebanon, Hussein delivers unfiltered ground truth about the current situation in Lebanon under ongoing Israeli occupation. We explore Lebanon’s complex history — its sectarian divisions rooted in colonial design, the legacy of Sykes-Picot, Syria’s impact, and how the country has evolved since the 2005 Hariri assassination and the 2006 war. Hussein details the dramatic shifts after October 7, 2023, the central role of Hezbollah, the enduring legacy of Hassan Nasrallah, and the current condition and morale of the resistance after the pager attacks and recent escalations.Essential listening for anyone seeking raw, ground-level insight into Lebanon’s struggle, the resilience of the resistance, and the human reality behind the headlines in West Asia.