Lebanese Hezbollah (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Sept. 20, 2024 |
| Report Number |
IF10703 |
| Report Type |
In Focus |
| Authors |
Clayton Thomas; Jim Zanotti |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
Hezbollah (“Party of God,” also spelled Hizballah) is an
Iran-backed Lebanese Shia militia and U.S.-designated
Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Hezbollah is an
Iranian partner force, helping Tehran project power across
the region, train allied militias (reportedly including
Hamas), and threaten U.S. interests and allies across the
region. Formed in the wake of the 1982 Israeli invasion of
Lebanon, the group has conducted numerous attacks against
Israeli and Western targets. In addition to authorizing
sanctions against Hezbollah, Congress has sought to bolster
Lebanese state institutions to counter its influence. Clashes
between Hezbollah and Israel since the October 2023
Hamas-led attack on Israel have displaced tens of thousands
on both sides of the border and escalated since July 2024,
increasing the prospect of a broader military confrontation.
