Who are Hezbollah? | 5 Minute History Episode 14

Hezbollah was established in the early 1980s during the Lebanese Civil War with Iranian backing to fight against Israeli expansion into the country. Representing the Shia minority of Lebanon, the group has become a state within a state, being arguably more powerful than the Lebanese military whilst also yielding considerable political power within the country. In this video find out more about the group, its origins, ties with Iran and activities both within Lebanon and abroad.

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