**Hezbollah** is a Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and paramilitary organization founded in 1982 during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon. It emerged under the influence of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution and has maintained close ties with Iran, which provides significant military and financial support. Hezbollah operates a dual structure: a political wing known as the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc in Lebanon’s Parliament, and a powerful paramilitary wing called the Jihad Council, with an armed force comparable to a medium-sized army[1][2]. Historically, Hezbollah’s key mission has been resisting Israeli presence and influence in Lebanon and the broader Middle East. It fought Israeli forces and their local proxies during the 1980s and 1990s, contributing to Israel’s 2000 withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The group gained further prominence in the 2006 Lebanon War, where it effectively challenged the Israeli military, and it later became actively involved in the Syrian civil war, supporting the Assad regime[1][4]. Hezbollah also supports Palestinian militant factions and aligns closely with Iranian regional goals[4]. Hezbollah is designated as a terrorist organization by the United States and over 60 countries and international bodies, reflecting its involvement in attacks beyond Lebanon, including against U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide. It possesses advanced military capabilities such as precision-guided missiles, air defense systems, and unmanned aircraft, although its capabilities suffered degradation in conflicts from 2023 to 2024[3]. The group’s charismatic longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed by Israel in 2024, delivering a significant blow to Hezbollah’s leadership[2][3]. Currently, Hezbollah remains a dominant political force in Lebanon with extensive social services but prioritizes its “resistance” military identity. Despite suffering setbacks in recent conflicts, it continues to receive Iranian backing and plays a strategic role as a regional proxy, balancing local Lebanese politics with broader geopolitical ambitions[5][6]. Its complex role as both a political actor and