CONFLICTED Hezbollah: Rise of the Islamic Resistance
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Oct 18, 2023 Explore the rise of Hezbollah during the Lebanese civil war, their alignment with Islamic ideology, and their establishment as a state within a state. Learn about their relationship with Iran, the origins of Hezbollah, and the politicization of the Shia population in Lebanon. Discover the influence of the Dawa Party on Hezbollah's co-founder and the rise of revolutionary Shia militant Islam. Delve into the divergent goals of Hezbollah and Amal, the infamous bomb attacks of 1983, and Hezbollah's history of attacks and influence on American and Israeli targets. Finally, learn about the truce and Taif Agreement negotiated with Hezbollah's involvement.
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Hezbollah's Formation
- Disillusionment with Amal's stance on Israel led to the formation of Hezbollah.
- Key figures like Abbas al-Musawi and Subhi al-Tufayli saw Amal as compromised.
Iranian Influence on Hezbollah
- Iran played a key role in Hezbollah's formation, providing training and ideological guidance.
- This included training camps in Lebanon and Syria overseen by Iranian officials.
Nasrallah's Mentorship
- Abbas al-Musawi, a Hezbollah co-founder, mentored Hassan Nasrallah.
- Nasrallah's charisma and oratory skills would later make him a prominent leader.