Multiple Sources — Video Compilation — 2024
Hezbollah: The World's Most Powerful Militant Group?
DW News — June 12, 2020 — 11min 15sec
A terrorist organization? A militant group? A political party? On this episode of Unpacked we explain everything you need to know about Lebanon's Hezbollah — Iran's ally, Israel's enemy and one of most powerful actors in the Middle East.
What Is Hezbollah?
Unpacked — September 21, 2022 — 11min
When Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini took control of Iran in the Islamic Revolution of 1979, no one could have predicted that 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.
What Is Hezbollah and How Different Are They From Hamas?
Firstpost Unpacked — October 15, 2023 — 6min
After Hamas launched its terror attacks on Israel, Hezbollah too opened fire on Israel in the North. Because of this, Israel has beefed up its security presence on the Northern border with Lebanon. What is the Hezbollah group and how are they different from Hamas? On what aspects are the two groups alike and how do world powers see them? Hezbollah has outrightly shown support for Hamas' terror attacks on Israel, the question is whether Hezbollah join forces with Hamas or not.
Brigitte Gabriel's Amazing Personal Story and Lessons We Can Take From It (Ep 70)
Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson — November 13, 2023 — 50min 1sec
The implications of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine are far-reaching. The rise of radical Islamist groups like Hamas and the continued support for their anti-Israel agenda poses a threat not only to Israel but also to the stability of the entire Middle East. Dr. Carson welcomes national security analyst Brigitte Gabriel to the show to discuss her personal experiences growing up during the Lebanon Civil War and living in Israel. Her latest bestseller is Rise: In Defense of Judeo-Christian Values and Freedom. With her unique perspective, Gabriel shed light on the complexities of the Middle East and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Her powerful story serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding the history and current dynamics of the region. Together, they delve into the key themes discussed in the interview, providing an in-depth exploration of each topic and analyzing their implications and potential impact. It is crucial for individuals to educate themselves about the complexities of the region as the war continues.
How Powerful Is Lebanon's Militant Force?
Task & Purpose — November 14, 2023 — 23min 50sec
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With What Can Hezbollah Threaten Israel?
Binkov's Battlegrounds — December 8, 2023 — 19min 41sec
This video explores what exactly could Hezbollah do, if it wanted to go into full-scale missile war with Israel? What sort of weapons and capabilities does it have? And what would be the final outcome of such a move against Israel? Watch the video to find out!
What Is Hezbollah and How Is It Linked to the Israel-Gaza War?
Al Jazeera English — February 1, 2024 — 12min 29sec
The war in Gaza has reignited the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah — and there fears it could escalate into a full-blown war. What is Hezbollah? How did the group emerge in Lebanon? And where does Iran fit in? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains. (Go to site to see topics covered)
Lebanon Crisis: The Last Hope
Best Document — April 19, 2024 — 42min 26sec
Long considered the Switzerland of the Middle East, Lebanon is now going through the worst economic crisis in its history. 80% of the population lives below the poverty line. In one year, food prices have jumped 500% due to galloping inflation.
For Riad, who runs a grocery store in the suburbs of Beirut, business has become hellish. Every morning, calculator in hand, he changes the labels of his products according to the day's exchange rate. An operation all the more complex as his store is plunged into darkness, due to lack of electricity. The Lebanese government no longer provides more than two hours of electricity per day in the country. It is impossible for the population to heat, light or use their refrigerator. Taking advantage of the situation, a network of private generators has emerged.
The Lebanese pound, the local currency, has lost 90% of its value. The only ones to get away with it are those who are paid in dollars. The greenback, which is exchanged for a fortune against the local currency, has given birth to a new privileged social class in the country. A salesman in an international pharmaceutical company, Joseph lives like a king in a ruined Lebanon. Thanks to his new purchasing power, he repaid his house loan in two months, instead of twenty years!
In a bankrupt state, plagued by corruption, six out of ten Lebanese citizens now dream of leaving the country. In Tripoli, in northern Lebanon, Mohammed and his son left by sea to reach Germany. Although their trip was cut short off the Turkish coast, the young father is still ready to take all the risks to reach the European El Dorado.
Hezbollah Threatens Israel Border
TBN Israel — Yair Pinto — April 27, 2024 — 14min
Join Yair Pinto as he travels to the Israel-Lebanon border to report on Hezbollah's vast underground tunnel system. Learn about North Korea's role in developing these tunnels, what the terrorist organization is hiding in them and Israel's innovative solution to combat them. As tensions along the northern border continues to escalate, is all-out war with Hezbollah close? Don't miss this episode of My State on TBN Israel!
Unmasking Hezbollah: Drug Trafficking and Terror (1/3)
DW Documentary — May 18, 2024 — 51min
In 2008, the United States launched "Project Cassandra". The aim was to uncover how Hezbollah uses drug trafficking and money laundering to finance its military and terrorist activities. The three-part series tells the story of the project.
By 2008, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration had gathered sufficient evidence to show that Hezbollah had transformed from a military and political organization into an international crime syndicate. They we're making billions from drug and arms trafficking, money laundering and other criminal activities. "Project Cassandra" was the ambitious, top-secret project designed to stop them.
On 4 August 2020, the city of Beirut was devastated by the explosion of hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate stored in the port. All eyes turned to Hezbollah, a Shiite party and militia linked to Iran that controls a large part of Lebanon. Despite pressure from both citizens and the international community, Hezbollah (literally: the "party of God") refused to allow any independent investigation into the causes of the explosion.
Hezbollah emerged in 1982 as a resistance organization against the Israeli occupation. Even then, it was supported by Iran. For 40 years, its fighters have infiltrated all areas of the Lebanese state and risen to become the country's dominant force.
In the mid-2000s, however, a handful of police officers from the American Drug Enforcement Agency (D.E.A.) attempted to bring down Hezbollah. They operated in the greatest secrecy. The code name of their operation: Cassandra. Their investigation begins in the United States, in the still-smoldering ruins of the World Trade Center.
The three-part series tells the story of "Project Cassandra," based on the testimony of DEA agents and other people involved. It also tells the story of the rise of Hezbollah and provides insights into complex geopolitical contexts.
Unmasking Hezbollah: Who Was Behind the Assassination of Rafic Hariri? (2/3)
DW Documentary — May 18, 2024 — 51min
In 2008, the United States launched "Project Cassandra." The aim was to uncover how Hezbollah uses drug trafficking and money laundering to finance its military and terrorist activities.
The three-part series tells the story of the project. This three-part series tells the story of "Project Cassandra" through the testimony of DEA agents and others who we're directly involved. It is a story that helps explain the history and rise of Hezbollah and brings a complex geopolitical story to a wider audience. The assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri on February 14, 2005 sent Lebanon and the international community into shock. All eyes turned to Syria, which was accused of being behind the assassination. Bashar al-Assad's army, which had occupied part of the country, was forced to withdraw under pressure from the local population. With the Syrian withdrawal, Hezbollah lost a long-standing ally and protector. And it also found itself in the spotlight: suspected of complicity in the murder of Hariri.
Unmasking Hezbollah: Money Laundering in Europe (3/3)
DW Documentary — May 18, 2024 — 51min 55sec
In 2008, the United States launched "Project Cassandra". The aim was to uncover how Hezbollah uses drug trafficking and money laundering to finance its military and terrorist activities. The 3-part series tells the story of the project.
France has been the country of choice for Hezbollah fighters seeking asylum since 2010. France offers several benefits, including the possibility of integrating into a large Lebanese community and freedom of movement on European territory. Paris became a center for laundering money from the cocaine trade.
The D.E.A., the American Drug Enforcement Agency, alerted the French police. Together they opened a new chapter of Operation Cassandra, named "Operation Cedar," after the tree that symbolizes Lebanon.
Is Israel on the Brink of War with Lebanon?
The Newsmakers — June 7, 2024 — 25min
Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged an intense retaliation for Hezbollah's attacks, some of which have led to perilous wildfires. This comes in the wake of Iran's warning that Israel will suffer a significant defeat against Hezbollah. Can tensions be diffused, or will Israel's war on Gaza extend to Lebanon?
How Close Are Israel and Hezbollah to an All-Out War?
DW News — July 29, 2024 — 14min
The rocket strike from Hezbollah has renewed fears of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah. We take a look at the military capabilities both sides could draw upon. And for more on this, we talk to Efraim Halevy. He is a former head of Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad. He assesses for us how likely an open conflict is. DW correspondent Tania Krämer is following developments from Jerusalem. We ask her what this severe response against Hezbollah that Netanyahu announced today might look like
Israel Launches Strikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah Fires Hundreds of Rockets
BBC News — August 25, 2024 — 10min
Israel's military says it has conducted preemptive air strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after detecting plans for a significant attack against its territory.
Hezbollah also confirmed it had started "phase one" of an extensive attack on Israel, firing 320 Katyusha rockets and drones targeting 11 military sites.
About 100 fighter jets "struck and destroyed thousands of Hezbollah rocket launcher barrels" in more than 40 sites, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
At least one person was killed after an Israeli airstrike on a car in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam, according to the country's health ministry.
It is a major escalation in tensions, and follows the killing of a Hezbollah commander in Beirut almost a month ago.
How and Why Did Israel Blow Up Hezbollah's Pagers?
The Telegraph — September 18, 2024 — 27min 25sec
It reads like something out of a spy thriller: thousands of pagers belonging to Hezbollah fighters exploded on Tuesday, killing at least 12 and wounding nearly 3,000 people. We bring you the remarkable story behind the attacks, believed to be caused by explosives planted in the devices by Israeli agents.
The Telegraph's Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant tells us whether the plot against Iran-backed Hezbollah could trigger an all-out regional war. Plus, Jotam Confino reports from Israel on how local media are reacting to the audacious plot.
Inside the 'Groundbreaking' Pager and Radio Explosions Targeting Hezbollah
CNN — September 19, 2024 — 24min 23sec
At least 20 people we're killed and more than 450 we're injured after walkie-talkies detonated in Lebanon, according to officials, a day after a wave of pager explosions killed at least 12 people and injured more than 2,800. Catch up on CNN's coverage
Hezbollah Leader Calls Walkie Talkie and Pager Attacks 'A Declaration of War'
ITV News — September 19, 2023 — 10min 46sec
Nasrallah has accused Israel of two waves of attacks which 'crossed red lines', as Foreign Secretary David Lammy urges all British nationals to leave Lebanon.
Israel Issues Evacuation Warning as It Deepens Attacks on Lebanon
Al Jazeera English — September 23, 2024 — 18min 3sec
People in Lebanon are receiving text messages and phone calls from a Lebanese number, instructing them to immediately move away from any posts used by Hezbollah, Reuters reports. Earlier, an Israeli military spokesperson issued a similar warning in a televised statement, stating that the message was being "distributed in Arabic on all networks and platforms in Lebanon." The Israeli army has been urging Lebanese civilians to "move away" from Hezbollah sites it plans to target and announced that it will carry out more "extensive and precise" strikes against Hezbollah. This marks the first warning issued by Israel's military to the Lebanese people since the Gaza war erupted nearly a year ago. Lebanese Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, reportedly received a call with a voicemail urging the evacuation of a building, according to the agency.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz says the military will act with full force — and won't stop until the threat of Hezbollah is removed.
Al Jazeera is covering this story from various locations. Zeina Khodr is near Tyre, where large explosions have taken place, and Imran Khan is reporting from southern Lebanon, where Israeli airstrikes are ongoing. Dorsa Jabbari brings updates from the capital, Beirut, while Zein Basravi, reporting from Amman, covers the Israeli army's stance. Al Jazeera's defence editor, Alex Gatopoulos, is in the studio providing military analysis.
What the Israel-Hezbollah Cross-Border Conflict Means for Lebanon
DW News — September 23, 2024 — 14min 36sec
Israel's military began carrying out what it described as "extensive strikes" against Hezbollah, telling residents to evacuate areas close to buildings that are used by the militant group.
The new wave of airstrikes on Lebanon follow a weekend in which both sides exchanged hundreds of rockets. Some struck close to the Israeli port city of Haifa. Israel's defense minister says the operations will continue until residents can return to evacuated areas near the northern border with Lebanon. Hezbollah has said it will fight on until a cease-fire is secured in Gaza.
Imminent Catastrophe as Israel and Hezbollah Ramp Up Retaliations
Times Radio — September 23, 2024 — 16min 48sec
This long-feared full out regional conflict between these actors and Israel could occur at any moment.
The UN has warned of imminent catastrophe in the Middle East as attacks between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate, says journalist Hunter Williamson.
Israel Goes on the Offensive: News on The 700 Club
CBN News — September 24, 2024 — 5min 49sec
Israel Unleashes Hellfire: 500 Hezbollah Terrorists Decimated
Briefly — September 24, 2024 — 5min
Israel unleashed a devastating aerial assault on Hezbollah, eliminating 500 terrorists in a single day. With 1,300 targets hit and more strikes to come, the message is clear: Israel will not wait for threats — it will destroy them. As Hezbollah retaliates, tensions are skyrocketing, and the stakes couldn't be higher.
Hezbollah Fires Missile at Tel Aviv
BBC News — September 25, 2024 — 12min 55sec
Hezbollah has fired a missile towards the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on Wednesday morning.
The Israeli military says air raid sirens sounded around Tel Aviv and central Israel, but the missile was intercepted and there we're no reports of damage or casualties.
Hezbollah said the attack was directed at the headquarters of Israeli intelligence agency Mossad — in support of the "valiant and honourable resistance" of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, and "in defence of Lebanon and its people".
Israel has been blamed for the pager and walkie-talkie attacks which set off the fighting last week, but it has not claimed responsibility for them.
Israeli media said this is the first time that Hezbollah has targeted the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.
The Israeli military says it has launched a new wave of strikes in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa area, describing them as "extensive".
John Kirby Weighs In on Death of Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah
CNN — September 29, 2024 — 7min 38sec
White House national security communications adviser John Kirby responds to Israel's assassination of Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah
Hezbollah Fires 100+ Rockets In Massive Attack: Israel Army HQ Hit, Safed, Galilee, Haifa Struck
TIMES NOW — September 30, 2024 — 3min 33sec
Hezbollah has released a video of its rocket attack on Israeli Army's Northern Command HQ near Safed region in north Israel. The rocket barrage comes after Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanese capital Beirut. Hezbollah fired nearly a 100 rockets at Israel. Watch this video for more information.
Iran Attacks Israel After Lebanon Invasion and Hezbollah Killings
Channel 4 News — October 1, 2024 — 49min 48sec
Israel is invading Lebanon and Iran is attacking Israel.
Every one of these countries now at war, with tens of millions of people braced for what comes next.
A massive attack of ballistic missiles targeted cities across Israel, the revenge Iran promised after Israel killed the Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. It came as Israeli forces crossed the border into Lebanon telling people across the south to evacuate.
So far there has been no fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, but two waves of Iranian missiles have been launched into central and southern Israel. It's not known how many struck targets on the ground. Meanwhile Israeli airstrikes have struck across Lebanon all day, including in Beirut, and there has also been a suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv with at least six reported dead and nine injured.
There have also been attacks in Gaza, Syria and the Red Sea. The fighting that blew up almost a year ago is on the verge of becoming a full-blown regional war.
Israel-Hezbollah Live: IDF Attacks Hezbollah Tunnels in Lebanon
MIRROR NOW — October 1, 2024
Live Israel vs Hezbollah War: IDF Hits Hezbollah Hard, 1000 Hezbollah Rocket Launchers Destroyed
ETNow — Started streaming September 20, 2024
How Israeli Forces Are Carrying Out Ground Ops to Destroy Hezbollah's Tunnels
CNN-News18 — October 4, 2024 — 9min 48sec
Israel's defense forces continue their offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, targeting the intricate network of tunnels used by the militant group. The Israeli army has been conducting covert ground operations for a year to dismantle these infrastructures in Lebanese villages near its border.
Ground Incursion Into Lebanon Begins
CBN News — October 2, 2024 — 24min 44sec
The IDF in Lebanon, pushing Hezbollah away from Israel's border. A look at Hezbollah tunnels, blasted out of bedrock. CBN doc "The Genius of Israel", innovative trauma therapy by Israeli psychiatrist Gary Quinn and online series 'Israel Unfiltered'.
Hezbollah's Underground Tunnels Exposed!
Briefly — October 10, 2024 — 6min 2sec
Tensions escalate as Lebanon's southern region mirrors Gaza's underground warfare. Hezbollah's vast tunnel network spanning hundreds of kilometers is a military backbone, built with Iranian and North Korean expertise. These underground cities house weapons, command centers, and provide safe haven from Israeli strikes. As Israel ramps up airstrikes on Hezbollah positions, questions loom: Could Lebanon's fate resemble Gaza's? With Hezbollah's rockets continuing to rain down on Israel, the region teeters on the brink of deeper conflict. Can Lebanon avoid Gaza's trajectory?
Hezbollah Plot to Massacre Northern Israel Undercut by IDF
TBN Israel — October 19, 2024
TBN Israel's Yair Pinto travels to the Israel-Lebanon border to report on the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Avraham Levine of the Alma Research Center gives an updated assessment of Hezbollah's military strength following intense IDF strikes eliminating its command structure and operations to dismantle its infrastructure. Could Iran enter into the conflict directly? Watch now on TBN Israel.
Amazing! Update From Israel. Hamas Is Done!
Israel My Channel — October 20, 2024 — 11min 39sec
Found Nasrallah's Bunker Hiding $500m in Gold, Cash Under Beirut Hospital
CRUX — October 22, 2024 — 8min 21sec
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Oct 21 said that an underground bunker was found beneath a Beirut hospital following airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's financial network. The Israeli military spokesperson claimed the bunker contained "at least $500 million in cash and gold."
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Deal: A Model for Gaza?
DW News — November 27, 2024 — 13min 54sec
A ceasefire deal to end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect after Beirut residents endured the most intense day of Israeli strikes since the war began. At least 42 people we're killed by Israeli strikes across Lebanon on Tuesday, according to local authorities. This morning, cars crowded the main roads as thousands of displaced Lebanese started to return south. Some people we're celebrating the end of hostilities, at least for the moment. Under the truce agreement, Israeli and Hezbollah troops are to gradually withdraw from southern Lebanon, to be replaced by the Lebanese army, which says it is already "taking the necessary measures" to move in. Northern Israeli residents are also returning to their homes. What are the main obstacles for this agreement to hold? If it eventually works, could this ceasefire become a model for a similar agreement in Gaza?