Geopolitical Economy Report Why is Israel attacking Lebanon? What is Hezbollah really? The colonial war explained
Sep 25, 2024
Ben Norton, an insightful analyst on colonial conflicts, discusses Israel's recent military actions against Lebanon. He explores the origins of Hezbollah, framing it as a local resistance movement birthed from Israeli oppression. Norton sheds light on Israeli ambitions for territorial expansion, linking them to historical colonial practices. He critiques U.S. complicity and deconstructs common narratives labeling Hezbollah as a terrorist group, highlighting its role in protecting minority communities in the face of extremist threats.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Colonial Ambitions and Denial of Sovereignty in the Middle East
05:21 • 3min
Colonial Ambitions: Israel's Expansionist Agenda
08:01 • 3min
Israel's Aggression and the Misunderstood Role of Hezbollah
10:43 • 11min
Hezbollah's Role in the Syrian Conflict: Misunderstood Resistance or Terrorist Organization?
22:12 • 6min