When Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini took control of Iran in the Islamic Revolution of 1979, no one could have predicted that it would be a catalyst for the formation of the terrorist organization Hezbollah, or “Party of God.”
Since its inception, Hezbollah has grown from a small militant group in Lebanon to a massively well-funded organization hell-bent on destroying Israel. Despite retaliation from the Israel Defense Forces, Hezbollah’s power continues to grow and remains a serious threat to Israeli lives; a fact which will remain until true peace is found between Israel and Lebanon.
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In the 1970s, the Mossad made the big mistake of not assassinating Ayatollah Khomeini prior to his assumption of power during the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
This 3½-minute video from a CIE webinar presents expert analysis on the relationship between Hezbollah and Iran.
This 4-minute video from CIE's webinar presents expert analysis on Hezbollah's attacks on Israel since Oct. 8, 2023.