Adam Russek-Sobol

Who are Hezbollah? Few days back Israel was attacked by a militant organisation called Hamas. We know this. We know hamas is no match to the mighty Israel. We know there is another group called Hezbollah, Operating from Lebanon who is attacking or threatening to attack Israel. But many don’t know who is this group called Hezbollah. Hezbollah is not just any Militant Group, it is one of the biggest Militant Group in the world. It is a Hybrid Group which is a Militant Group, Terrorist Org, Political Party, and Social Workers. It operates from Lebanon and yet it is bigger and stronger than Lebanese Army itself. It boosts of having 150000 Rockets and Missiles and 100000 Militants fighting for it. Its No Ragtag group of extremist. Its a Full Fledged Army!! Where did this Hezbollah came from and how did it grow so strong? The Story of Hezbollah starts from its Father, Iran. After the Iranian Revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini, a Shia Cleric came to power and became Iran’s Supreme Leader. Along with Khomeini, came his dreams of spreading Shia Sect of Islam to other parts of Muslim World and a dream, to destroy Israel. His dream took flight from Lebanon. A country torn in Civil War. Khomeini invested heavily in Shia Muslim Population in Lebanon and created a group called Hezbollah. In English, The Party of God. Hezbollah’s sole aim was destruction of Israel. The Civil war ended in 1990, when then TAIF Agreement was signed by all parties in Civil War and arms were laid except by 2 groups. Hezbollah and Lebanese Army. Post Civil War Hezbollah also started its Political Journey. It won 8 seats in Lebanese Parliament and Entered Politics. In 1992, Hassan Nasarallah came to the helm of Hezbollah after the assasination of First Leader of the Group by Israel. However, this back fired for Israel as Nasarallah was much more dangerous than his predecessor. He took Hezbollah Global. They had sleeper cells across the world targetting Jews. Hassan Nasarallah’s Hezbollah, Aimed to end Israel. It has called Israel, a Cancerous Tumor of Middle East. He has been vocal of Iran’s support. Its entire funding comes from Iran. Iran donates $ 700 Million every year to Hezbollah which majorly goes to buy weapons. It entered Syrian Civil War to support the Assad Regime and its fighters are now battle hardened. It is said by experts that - Hezbollah is not just a Proxy of Iran, but it is a extension of Iran. When hamas and gaza is attacked, Hezbollah will not leave this opportunity to attack Israel. That’s the sole purpose of its existence.