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Opportunity arising from disillusionment
The Amal movement in Lebanon faced internal conflicts and criticism for not taking a strong stance against Israel when the country invaded southern Lebanon. This discontent among radical Shia militants within Amal led to the co-founders of Hezbollah, Abbas al-Musawi and Subhat al-Fali, feeling deeply disappointed and perceiving Amal's actions as a betrayal. This perceived betrayal created an opportunity for Hezbollah to emerge as a new political player in the Lebanese arena marked by politics, war, terrorism, and chaos.