December 21, 2023

Who is Hezbollah?

Who is Hezbollah? 10 things every patriot should know about Hezbollah.

Number 1. Hezbollah, based in Lebanon, is both a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization and a political party with ties to Iran.

Number 2. The group pledges loyalty to Iran's supreme leader.

Number 3. With a history of deadly attacks, Hezbollah targeted U.S. interests, including the 1983 embassy bombing in Beirut.

Number 4. In Lebanon, Hezbollah holds significant political influence.

Number 5. A war erupted between Hezbollah and Israel in 2006.

number 6. Hezbollah possesses a formidable arsenal of rockets, including precision-guided munitions.

number 7. Iran provides substantial financial support, with estimates in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

number 8. Engaging in criminal activities globally, Hezbollah earns billions through illicit means, including drug trafficking.

number 9. Hezbollah is known to use human shields, locating military assets in civilian areas, including missile factories in Beirut.

number 10. Subject to U.S. and international sanctions, Hezbollah's leaders, including Nasrallah, face designations and restrictions.

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