In Lebanon, although not universally supported, Hezbollah is widely seen as a legitimate national resistance organization defending Lebanon, and has been described by the Lebanese information minister as an important ally in fighting terrorist groups. [75][413]

6 days ago · Hezbollah is a militant group and political party that emerged in Lebanon following the Israeli invasion of that country in 1982. The group gained prestige after a 34-day war with Israel in 2006 and became increasingly prominent in Lebanese politics thereafter.

5 days ago · An array of domestic and foreign powers are vying for influence in Lebanon, including the Lebanese Armed Forces, Hezbollah, Israel, Iran, Syria, and the United States.

15 hours ago · Analysis | Amid Dual U.S. and Hezbollah Pressure, Lebanon's PM Must Navigate a Delicate Post-war Recovery Despite the appointment of a new president and prime minister, Lebanon remains mired in political deadlock – and as long as Hezbollah retains its weapons, it may use them to gain leverage politically

4 days ago · The Israeli fire on Sunday was the deadliest eruption of violence in Lebanon since the war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia, ended with a truce in November.

Jan 4, 2025 · The deal struck on Nov. 27 to halt the war required Hezbollah to immediately lay down its arms in southern Lebanon and gave Israel 60 days to withdraw its forces there and hand over control to the Lebanese army and U.N. peacekeepers.

Jan 21, 2025 · Is Hezbollah weakened as Lebanon shifts towards new governance? Lebanon has a new president and prime minister – but can they challenge groups like Hezbollah for political and military dominance?

Oct 1, 2024 · What is Hezbollah and why is Israel attacking Lebanon? The Israeli military says its troops have entered Lebanon for what it calls a "limited, localised and targeted" ground operation against the...

Oct 29, 2024 · Hezbollah is a Shiite Muslim political party and militant group based in Lebanon, where it has fostered a reputation as “a state within a state.” Founded during...

Dec 24, 2024 · Hezbollah is a Shiite Muslim militant group formed in the 1980s during the chaos of Lebanon’s long civil war. It was created, with Iranian guidance, to fight the Israeli occupation of southern...