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Hezbollah

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Hezbollah [ˌhɛzbəˈlɑː], Hizbollah
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) an organization of militant Shiite Muslims based in Lebanon
[Arabic, literally: party of God]
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Noun1.Hezbollah - a Shiite terrorist organization with strong ties to Iran; seeks to create an Iranian fundamentalist Islamic state in Lebanon; car bombs are the signature weapon
Hizballah, Hizbollah, Hizbullah, Islamic Jihad, Islamic Jihad for the Liberation of Palestine, Lebanese Hizballah, Organization of the Oppressed on Earth, Party of God, Revolutionary Justice Organization
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Lebanese Republic, Lebanon - an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean
Translations
Hezbollah [ˌhezbəˈlɑː] N → Hezbolá m, Hizbulá m


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The war with Israel provoked by Hezbollah in July 2006, in which thousands of people became refugees, was popular among the Shi-ite Muslims with Hezbollah claiming victory, despite over 1000 fatalities among civilians and huge damages to the country's infrastructure.
Where to, Lebanon? by Catholic Insight
1 by Hezbollah and its allies, aiming to topple the government headed by Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.
An historic and frightening moment in Beirut by Khouri, Rami G. / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
Here is the non sequitur that leaps off the page: "Iran's Hezbollah terrorist proxies have turned Lebanon into an inferno.
"Iran Behind the Veil" by Flangan, Pat / The New American
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