Hezbollah: A Complex Force in the Middle East

The Formation of Hezbollah

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The Formation of Hezbollah

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Hezbollah’s Ideology

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Hezbollah’s Role in Lebanon

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Military Capabilities and Conflicts

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Global Designation and Controversies

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Hezbollah’s Influence in Syria

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