Throughline A History of Hezbollah (Throwback)
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Sep 26, 2024 Discover the gripping history of Hezbollah, from its origins in the Lebanese Civil War to its role as a military and political force today. Hear personal accounts of the 1983 Marine Barrack bombing that shaped regional dynamics. Explore how Iranian influence and the 1979 revolution fueled Hezbollah's rise, while examining life under occupation and its impact on recruitment. Analyze the group's complex identity as both a symbol of resistance and a terrorist organization, and uncover the ideological roots driving its longstanding conflict with Israel.
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1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing
- A truck bomb detonated at the U.S. Marine headquarters in Beirut in 1983, killing 241 Marines.
- Sergeant Stephen Russell, a survivor, recounted the horrific event.
Hezbollah's Dual Image
- Hezbollah is viewed differently depending on perspective.
- Some see them as terrorists, while others consider them a resistance force against Western power.
Start of the Lebanese Civil War
- The Lebanese Civil War began in 1975 after Phalangist gunmen ambushed a bus of Palestinians, killing 27.
- The PLO's presence in Lebanon caused friction with Christian groups.
