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Hezbollah is a significant player in
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Lebanon and the Middle East let's break
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down who they are and what they stand
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for in simple terms who is Hezbollah
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Hezbollah is a siia Muslim organization
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in Lebanon they were founded in the
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1980s by Iran to oppose Israel when
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Israel occupied parts of Lebanon during
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the country's Civil War political
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influence Hezbollah is not just a
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military group they are politically
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influential in Lebanon they have
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participated in national elections since
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1992 Armed Force they have the most
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potent military force in Lebanon their
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aimed Wing has attacked Israeli and US
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past anti-israel stands Hezbollah
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possess Israel's presence in disputed
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border areas and is considered a
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terrorist organization by Western
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countries Israel and some Arab states
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leader hasah leader is shik Hassan
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nasrallah he has led the organization
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1992 strength heah claims to have a
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large number of Fighters up to 100,000
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but independent estimates vary they are
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well armed primarily by Iran with a vast
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arsenal of rockets and
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missiles conflict with Israel Hezbollah
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has engaged in conflicts with Israel and
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this situation remains tense current
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situation recent clashes with Israel
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have raised concerns about potential
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escalation in summary Hezbollah is a
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powerful CIA Muslim organization in
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Lebanon with significant military and
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political presence they have a history
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of conflicts with Israel and a
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designated terrorist group by many
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countries the situation in the region
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remains complex and volatile
