Hezbollah

Abstract Hezbollah (Arabic for "Party of God") is an umbrella organization of various radical Islamic Shi'ite groups and organizations which receives substantial financial and philosophical support from Iran. Hezbollah's formation was a direct response to Israel's 1982 invasion of Lebanon designed to eliminate the Palestinian Liberation Organization's base of operations. Hezbollah's stated objectives include the establishment of a Shiite theocracy in Lebanon, the destruction of Israel, and the

Origin and Rise in Influence The origins of Hezbollah can be traced from the residual effects of oppression the Shiite community faced by Christians and Sunni elites (Masters and Laub, 2014). However, the tipping point came after the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982, that same year Hezbollah was formed with the help of Iran; ideologies stemming from the ones displayed during the Iranian Revolution (Masters and Laub, 2014). Hezbollah gained legitimacy when they repelled the French and American

Hezbollah is a Shia militia in southern Lebanon that aims to destroy Israel in order to help spread Pan-Islam throughout the Middle East, get the Palestinians that are taking their land out of Lebanon, and repay the Israelis for their abusive occupation. Hezbollah’s actions are inspired by the principles of Shia islam that make the militiamen willing to die to become a martyr and to better Islam. Although Hezbollah is in Lebanon, it is largely an extension of Iran, who began funding them after their

Hezbollah was originally a resistance during the Lebanon civil war in 1982. Now, Hezbollah is a political organization made up of mostly Shi'ite Muslims in Lebanon . The group is known as the Islamic Resistance, Org anization of the Oppressed Earth, and the Revolutionary Justice Organization, but its name means “Party of God”. The group has political power with about a dozen delegates in Lebanon's House of Delegates. Although Hezbollah is based in Lebanon, it has groups all across the Middle East

The terrorist organization Hezbollah has a short history but the relationship between Lebanon and Israel has been unstable and destructive since their inception in 1982. From the time of their existence, Hezbollah’s focus has been to eliminate Israel and drive out western imperialism in Lebanon. They have been involved with two wars with Israel and countless acts of violence and terror against other nations. In addition, they do not recognize Israel as a legitimate state. The Council on Foreign Relations

Hezbollah: Hezbollah is a terrorist organization that originated in Lebanon in 1982. In just more than twenty years Hezbollah has proved itself to be an effective terrorist organization. Hezbollah is much more than just a terrorist organization. In Lebanon it has become a major political party and social force to be reckoned with, as well as a major supporter of other terrorist groups. Hezbollah is a powerful organization and this power has led to its dominance in the world of terror. Hezbollah

Hezbollah is a Shiit Islamic political and paramilitary organization based in Lebanon. This organization is a political and military force. According to The Council on Foreign Relations, “Hezbollah (or "Party of God") emerged during Lebanon's fifteen-year-long civil war (1975–1990) in the aftermath of Israel's invasion in 1982 and subsequent occupation” (Masters, 2014). Hezbollah is fighting against Israel and “western imperialism” in Lebanon. This means that they wanted dominance over Israel. Hezbollah’s

analysis of the foreign terrorist organization (FTO) known as Hezbollah. This paper will attempt to: provide information of the organization’s origins, leadership, ideologies, primary goals, and capabilities and operations in or around the United States (US). Additionally, this paper will discuss which members of the US Intelligence Community (IC) are best suited for collecting intelligence, and for carrying out actions to neutralize Hezbollah operations. Finally, possible intelligence analysis strategies

To most of the world, Hezbollah is known as a Lebanese Shiite militia that takes an anti-western stance, and despises Israel and the United States. To the Arabs, Hezbollah is known as a resistance group that provides socioeconomic and social services to Shiite communities is southern Lebanon.# The group as been held accountable for several attacks against Israel and Western targets, but yet provides social services in Lebanon by running hospitals, schools, orphanages, and media outlets. It has adopted

Abstract When translated, Hezbollah means “The Party of God.” However, as we examine the history, demographics, agenda, methodology and target choices and affiliation assignments and contributions of Hezbollah, we discover that this organization was established with perhaps one goal in mind and that is to strike fear into the hearts of those that oppose an Islamic state in Lebanon. Therefore, as the self-proclaimed “Party of God,” based on the history of their activities and actions, they appear