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Hezbollah: Rise of the Islamic Resistance
Oct 18, 2023
Explore the rise of Hezbollah during the Lebanese civil war, their alignment with Islamic ideology, and their establishment as a state within a state. Learn about their relationship with Iran, the origins of Hezbollah, and the politicization of the Shia population in Lebanon. Discover the influence of the Dawa Party on Hezbollah's co-founder and the rise of revolutionary Shia militant Islam. Delve into the divergent goals of Hezbollah and Amal, the infamous bomb attacks of 1983, and Hezbollah's history of attacks and influence on American and Israeli targets. Finally, learn about the truce and Taif Agreement negotiated with Hezbollah's involvement.
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- Hezbollah emerged as a state within a state in Lebanon, deeply rooted in the Islamic Revolution in Iran and aiming to establish an Islamic state in Lebanon.
- Hezbollah solidified its position as the dominant Shia power in Lebanon by winning the 'War of the Brothers' against the rival Shia militant group Amal and retained its military capabilities despite the disarmament agreements, positioning itself as the defender of the Shia community and the primary resistance against Israel.
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Hezbollah's Formation and Ideology
Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group designated as a terrorist organization, emerged out of the chaos of the Lebanese Civil War and established itself as a state within a state in Lebanon. The group's ideology is deeply rooted in the Islamic Revolution in Iran, aiming to make Lebanon part of the greater Islamic Republic led by Iran's supreme leader. Hezbollah operates as a religiously driven revolutionary vanguard, aiming to overcome obstacles like democracy, capitalism, and secularism in its pursuit of an Islamic state.
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