| Revision as of 08:07, 7 May 2003 view source206.170.2.98 (talk) Stop abusing Misplaced Pages asshole, don't delete CORRECT information. I have already separated it from the "US Dept. of State" point of view. Try to be civilized asshole.← Previous edit | Revision as of 08:12, 7 May 2003 view source JohnOwens (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users8,216 edits I don't care if it's seperate from "USDoS POV", it's not even trying to look the least bit POV.Next edit → | ||
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| It is important to note that the Hezbollah didn't even exist until Israel attacked and occupied southern Lebanon (where nearly all of Shia muslims of Lebonon live). Then the so-called 'peace keeping US forces' came in Lebanon, who were actually supporting the Israeli aggressors. The Shia muslims defended their lands, and are now labelled 'terrorist' by the Zionist-controlled media. The Zionist-controlled American media constantly associates the name 'Hizbullah' with 'terrorism' in the minds of the Americans and the world, even though other than Israel and USA, most of the world considers the Hizbullah to be a freedom-fighting orgaznization, who bravely fought and defended themselves against the Israeli MILITARY (and not civilians). | |||
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| - Since the Zionist occupiers were kicked out of Lebanon, the Hizbullah has been involved in activities like building schools, clinics, hospitals and other needed services for their society, but they continue to be villified by the Zionist-controlled media. | |||
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Hizballah (or "Party of God") is also known as Islamic Jihad Organization.
Description: Radical Shia group formed in Lebanon; dedicated to creation of Iranian-style Islamic republic in Lebanon and removal of all non-Islamic influences from the area. Strongly anti-West and anti-Israel. Closely allied with, and often directed by, Iran but may have conducted operations that were not approved by Tehran.
Activities: Known or suspected to have been involved in numerous anti-US terrorist attacks, including the suicide truck bombing of the US Embassy and US Marine barracks in Beirut in October 1983 and the US Embassy annex in Beirut in September 1984. Elements of the group were responsible for the kidnapping and detention of US and other Western hostages in Lebanon. The group also attacked the Israeli Embassy in Argentina in 1992.
Strength: Several thousand.
Location / Area of Operation: Operates in the Bekaa Valley, the southern suburbs of Beirut, and southern Lebanon. Has established cells in Europe, Africa, South America, North America, and elsewhere.
External Aid: Receives substantial amounts of financial, training, weapons, explosives, political, diplomatic, and organizational aid from Iran and Syria.