What is Hezbollah? How the group embedded itself into the fabric of Lebanese life (opens in new tab)

When Lebanon gets mentioned in the news, it’s often alongside Hezbollah. The group, designated by major western powers as a terrorist group, is varyingly characterised as a democratic political party in Lebanon’s parliament, as an organisation that provides social services and other times as a puppet of Iran. So what is Hezbollah? Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley explains Continue reading...