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Skrevet av Bjørn Eikrem
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tirsdag 27. desember 2005 |
 Hezbollah presents itself as a force of resistance for Lebanon and the region |
It emerged with financial backing from Iran in the early 1980s and began a struggle to drive Israeli troops from Lebanon.
In May 2000 this aim was achieved, thanks largely to the success of the party's military arm, the Islamic Resistance. In return, the movement, which represents Lebanon's Shia Muslims - the country's single largest community - won the respect of most Lebanese. It now has an important presence in the Lebanese parliament and has built broad support by providing social services and health care. It also has an influential TV station, al-Manar. Find out more on BBC NEWS |
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Sist oppdatert ( torsdag 19. januar 2006 )
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