Hizballah -- period 1

Creation of Hizballah

Jan 1, 1982

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

Apr 1, 1983

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

Oct 23, 1983

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

Feb 16, 1985

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

Jun 14, 1985

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

Jan 1, 1992

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

Jan 1, 2000

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

Jul 12, 2006

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

Jan 15, 2008

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

Oct 14, 2012

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)