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Creation of Hizballah
In response to the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, the Lebanon-based Shia terrorist group, Hizballah, was formed. (http://www.nctc.gov/site/groups/hizballah.html) -
First Major Attack
Being an anti-US terrorist group, Hizballah attacked the US Embassy in Beirut with a series of suicide truck bombings. (http://www.nctc.gov/site/groups/hizballah.html) -
Major Attack
suicide bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut killing 241 American military personnel. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Hezbollah#Hezbollah_during_the_Lebanese_Civil_war_.281982-1990.29) -
Hizballah Manifesto Issued
Expressed the ideology of Hizballah (Shi'i radicalism) and explained their goal of Israel's final departure from Lebanon as a prelude to its final obliteration. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah) -
America adds Hizballah to its list of terrorist organizations
The United States really started its focus on Hizballah after the hijacking of TWA Flight 847, from Athens to Rome, witch included 78 American passengers. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TWA_Flight_847) -
Getting involved in the government
Hizballah decided to run for seats in the Lebanese government and ended up winning all twelve seats on the electoral list. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah) -
Hizballah Assassinates
Hizballah assassinates the commander of the South Lebanon Army's Western Brigade witch lead to the fall of their army and rapid advancement of Hizballah forces into southern Lebanon. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Hezbollah#Hezbollah_during_the_Lebanese_Civil_war_.281982-1990.29) -
Lebanon War
The 34 day Lebanon War was a military conflict between Lebanon and Northern Isreal. After up to 1300 fatalities, Isreal withdrew at the request of the UN and both sides claimed victory. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah#2006_Lebanon_War) -
Hizballah attcks U.S. embassy yet agian
For the first time in over two decades, Hizballah attacks the U.S. embassy in Beirut again, showing their anti-American ideology. (www.cfr.com www.nytimes.com) -
Hizballah supports Assad during Revolt
Hizballah has always claimed it has recieved funds from Syria. Hizballah supports Assad's regime, and has alledgedly joined in the Government's indiscriminate shellings of Syrian cities and towns. (www.aljazeera.com)
