Lebanese Hezbollah

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Abstract:

Hezbollah (Party of God also spelled Hizballah) is an Iran-backed Lebanese Shia militia and U.S.-designatedForeign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Formed in the wake of the 1982 Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon, the grouphas conducted numerous attacks against Israeli and Western targets. Hezbollah serves as an Iranian partner force,enabling Tehran to project power across the region and threaten U.S. interests and allies across the Middle East.

Author(s):
Hummad, Carla E
Author Organization(s):
Library of Congress, Congressional Research SVC
Funding Organization(s):
Library of Congress, Congressional Research SVC, Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2023 Jan 11
Pagination:
3

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
IF10703
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
terrorists, united states, governments, unmanned aerial vehicles, criminals, guided missiles, military operations, political systems, congress, european union, middle east, aircrafts, ballistic missiles, department of state, latin america, personnel management, procurement
Creation Date:
2023 Jan 26
Update Date:
2023 Jan 26