Before Hezbollah: The Leftist Resistance Israel Crushed in Lebanon
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Rania Khalek discusses the historical context of resistance in Lebanon prior to Hezbollah's emergence with scholar Nate George.
As Israel escalates its war on Lebanon, one narrative dominates: that Hezbollah is the cause of the conflict. But that story erases decades of history. Long before Hezbollah existed, southern Lebanon was already a frontline of anti-colonial struggle led by Palestinian fighters, Lebanese leftists, and marginalized communities resisting Israeli aggression and internal neglect. In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek speaks with scholar Nate George about: THE ORIGINS OF RESISTANCE IN SOU...
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Host: Rania Khalek
Guest: Nate George
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Organizations: Hezbollah
Places: Lebanon, southern Lebanon, Israel, Palestine
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