Hezbollah officially arose out of the ashes of the First Lebanon War. Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak himself stated, “When we entered Lebanon…there was no Hezbollah. We were accepted with perfumed rice and flowers by the Shia in the south. It was our presence there that created Hezbollah.” They are the product of a radical Shiite movement with the assistance of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. Their manifesto was declared on February 16, 1985. One of their major goals included ending the
Hezbollah is a right wing, sociological, psychological, religious terrorist organization. Hezbollah provides an environment to protect and grow its cause through cultivation of its community by prescribed religious and academic teachings to develop a national and religious identity. Use of religious rhetoric combined with the demonization of all who do not subscribe to their specific brand of Islamic Shiitism; Hezbollah is able to re-enforce its fanatical military wing while maintaining a productive
Hezbollah or the party of Allah was established during the first Lebanon war in 1982 by Iran and with assistance of Syria, Hezbollah is a Lebanese Shi’ite Muslim terrorist organization which emerged from Baalbek district of Lebanon Bekaa valley. Hezbollah immediately gain the acceptance of the Shia population in south Lebanon specially Beirut. Hezbollah has been inspired by a group of young Iranian who were member of the Iranian Islamic Revolution; their goal was either expelling or killing of the
It has been said that, one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter. When examining organizations that make this statement true, it’s hard to ignore Hezbollah. Hezbollah, also known as Hizbullah, or Hizballah, is a Shi'a Islamic militant group and political party established and residing in Lebanon. Hezbollah, meaning “Party of God”, was created out of a volatile time in Lebanon. Lebanon in the 1970s was a collection of warring factions within the country. Palestinian guerrillas, Shiite Muslims
Hezbollah has been infiltrating Latin American for many years now, exploiting the resource rich countries in Central and South America. Sponsored by Iran, the terrorist organization has been crucial in Iran’s pursuit of nuclear energy and possibly nuclear weapons. Teaming together with Venezuela’s former president Hugo Chavez, Hezbollah has worked to mine Venezuela’s rich uranium deposits. Hezbollah has also been using many illegal activities common in Latin American counties to fund their terrorist
and societies’ responses to their problems. In terms of the environmental crisis, Lebanon has been facing numerous problems concerning to the environmental damage since the ongoing conflicts with Israel and Syria. During the war between Israel and Hezbollah, the fierce conflict caused many destructive damage to the environment. The bombing of Jiyeh power plant produced a contaminant pollutio... ... middle of paper ... ...aceinwar.pdf http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2013/01/final-collapse-greater-syria
Hezbollah “State within the Sate” Historical background Hezbollah (the party of god) is a Shiite political and military group, created in early 1980s during the Israel invasion of Lebanon. The 1975 Lebanese civil war, Israel’s occupation of Lebanon in 1978, and 1979 revolution of Iran played the main role in shaping of the group’s views. The groups of students who returned from Iraq in 1970s were inspired by the 1960s and 1970s shiite revival movements of Southern Iraq. They urged on mobilization
Hezbollah is a radical shia terrorist group. But they have come a long way to receive the recognition they get today. Majority of the group's publicity has arisen from the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict. They have put forth many thoughts and actions that have affected how this issue will finally be played out, and how it could end. Hezbollah was established in 1982 using Iranian support with finances. The group was initiated as a retaliation of Israel invading Lebanon. Their basic belief is against
Lebanon’s Pride and Joy Every city, country, territory or nation has its own pride and joy that distinguishes it from any other, which forms it uniqueness and gives it long lasting recognition and a remarkable reputation. France has the Eifel tower and its reputation for being the country of romance. Brazil has its festivals and soccer skills. Varna has its clubs and pubs and amazing nights, but with all that said, what does Lebanon pertain? Lebanon has long been known and envied for its water. Other
civilian population with the threat of killing them by some sort of attack. The other part of their overall goal is to disrupt the daily lives of those civilians, ensuring they live in this type of fear. When evaluating the reasons as to why Kata’ib Hezbollah (KH) decided to accept the Iranian regime sponsorship and execute this attack, it was mostly based on the terrorist groups wishes and the Iranian regime to persuade the U.S. Government, KH is strong enough to impose considerable fear and costs, especially
• The birth of Hezbollah from the ruins of the Amal movement When the Iranian Revolution succeeded in 1979, Iran wanted to gain the admiration and the support of Arab countries, benefiting in particular from the support by the Shah of Iran and his relationship with Israel before the collapse of his regime. On this very first day of the victory of the revolution, Iran was keen to extend its bonds with the Islamic world, and when this was not possible in most cases, because of many complex causes
Christian factions that ba... ... middle of paper ... ... specifically targeted the Shia community. Al-Nusra Front leader Mohammed al-jawlani recently declared that his group is active in Lebanon to help Sunnis of the country face the “injustice” of Hezbollah. Another major issue stemming from the Syrian revolution is the ensuing refugee crisis. Thousands of civilians have poured across the borders into Lebanon. Some 500,000 refugees have registered with the United Nations (this number is greater when
Given the growing global threats of terrorism, it is significant that an understanding of the history, nature and mechanism-premises under which terror operates is obtained. This is significant as it would shape the perspective of policy makers when addressing issues of this nature. Terrorism, as it is understood is the action of none-state weak actors, individual or groups, who for some reasons feels suppressed, marginalized and, or denied what they may view as the basic human right. All terrorism
whereas the international community can quite clearly see the conflict is now a proxy conflict between many states, however, the key actors involved in this proxy conflict can be seen as US vs Russia and Iran, Saudi Arabia vs Hezbollah and Iran and Israel vs Syria and Hezbollah.
Syria’s location, type of government, and current leadership contributes to why the people are fighting in the civil war. Syria is a country that is nestled on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. Its capital is Damascus which is located on the Barada River. Syria is bounded by many other countries, and the people who cohabitate in these places have many similar as well as different religious beliefs. The bordering countries are Turkey on the north, Lebanon and Israel on
There are many problems present in the Middle East today. Examining these immediate issues and exploring possible future ones can provide a proper understanding of the diverse set of issues, actors, and ambitions that abound in the region. This understanding can then be the necessary foundation to examine current policy in the area and adjust it accordingly to better support US goals. One of the most important and well-know issues affecting the Middle East today is the plight of the Palestinians
students who tortured and held them captive for more than a year. Later, in 1983 Hezbollah, also known as Hizballah, killed 17 Americans officials and 241 Marines in the bombing of the U.S. embassy and the Marine barracks in Beirut. Iran had supported Hezbollah by providing millions of dollars, arms, and training. In 1984, the U.S. government labeled Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism. Iran also supported Hezbollah in a 2012 bus bombing against Israel (“Terrorism
attacks that occurred in Paris and Beirut; but led to viewers reacting with different feelings for each attack. Ajaka states the headlines for the terrorist attacks in Beirut are "Dozens Killed in Bombing Targeting Hezbollah Stronghold in Lebanon" and "Suicide Bombing Kills at Least 37 in Hezbollah Stronghold of Southern Beirut" (Paragraph 4). On the other hand, the titles for articles written about the terrorist attacks in Paris are:
funding. Hezbollah makes roughly $200 million yearly just from Iran. Front organizations and charities also help fund these terrorists. This organization also depends on criminal activities in places like Lebanon. An example of this is extensive protection racket. This is where business have to pay a "Hezbollah tax" to guarantee that none of their personnel or property gets damaged. This group also expands to narcotics trafficking and smuggling cigarettes in Africa and North America. Hezbollah is so
The Iran-Contra scandal was one of the few criticisms during the Reagan administrations time in the white house. President Ronald Reagan claimed to have no knowledge of the events that took place but key witnesses and evidence seem to have suggested otherwise. Members of the Reagan administration were violating two major American policies during the time of the scandal and the level at which the scandal took place makes it one of the more well-known government scandals. The United States was selling