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funding
In addition to their military operations, Hezbollah is a Lebanese political party. They hold 14 of the 128 seats in Lebanon's Parliament and 11 of 30 seats in the nation's cabinet.<ref>[http://www.cfr.org/publication/9155 Hezbollah information from the Council on Foreign Relations] </ref>
In addition to their military operations, Hezbollah is a Lebanese political party. They hold 14 of the 128 seats in Lebanon's Parliament and 11 of 30 seats in the nation's cabinet.<ref>[http://www.cfr.org/publication/9155 Hezbollah information from the Council on Foreign Relations] </ref>
==Funding==
===Criminal funding===
The Lebanese Shiite Terrorist Organization has been highlighted as a profile in "Crime and Terrorism" - Hezbollah's Criminal activity is widely in Lebanon and worldwide. <ref>http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/malam_multimedia/English/eng_n/html/hezbollah.htm</ref>, or what researches call: "various criminal enterprises to raise funds for Hezbollah."
<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Out-Lebanon-Hezbollah-Terrorists/dp/0345475682</ref>
Among the illegal, criminal methods of the Islamic group is wide fraud, drug trafficking, credit card
fraud & cigarette
smuggling, it has been known that "Cigarette Smuggling Funds Terrorism." <ref>http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2005/2/13/135754.shtml</ref>
<ref>http://www.goofigure.com/UserGoofigureDetail.asp?gooID=5094</ref>
In a 2009 report on "Hezbollah: narco-Islamism Middle East Strategy at Harvard" researchers have found that:
More than any other Islamist group, Hezbollah has a long record of engaging in criminal activity to
support its activities.
<ref>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mesh/2009/03/hezbollah-narco-islamism/</ref>
<ref>http://counterterrorismblog.org/2007/11/hezbollah_financing_through_cr.php</ref>
===South America===
The 'Hezbollah's global finance network' includes "The Triple Frontier" (in South America) - "Argentina, Brasil & Paraguay." <ref>http://www.meib.org/articles/0201_l2.htm</ref>, <ref>http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Front_Page/HH03Aa01.html</ref>
There's an extensive report on "Hezbollah and the Drug Trade in South America" - Hezbollah is active in the drug trade in Colombia, a web of criminality that extends from Lebanon to Africa to South America.
<ref>http://www.investigativeproject.org/documents/testimony/313.pdf</ref>
===U.S.===
The Washingtom Times had an editorial (2005) on 'Hezbollah in
America' a 41-year-old businessman, was arrested at his Dearborn home on charges of smuggling funds to Hezbollah <ref>http://www.washtimes.com/op-ed/20050519-092915-7312r.htm</ref>
===Europe===
There's a serious "Hezbollah's Terrorist Threat to the European Union" writes [[The Heritage]] (2007)
<ref>http://www.heritage.org/Research/Testimony/Hezbollahs-Terrorist-Threat-to-the-European-Union</ref>
From a report on "Hezbollah Around the World" - Arabs, Muslims in Germany have been key fund raising center for Hezbollah. through crimes of: drug trafficking, weapons and people smuggling and document and currency fraud. <ref>http://www.adl.org/main_Terrorism/hezbollah_overview.htm?Multi_page_sections=sHeading_7</ref>
===U.S. Mexican border===
Hezbollah is also accused of using the same southern narcotics routes that Mexican drug kingpins, that Hezbollah members have entered the U.S. border through drug cartel.
<ref>http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/27/hezbollah-uses-mexican-drug-routes-into-us/print/</ref><ref>http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/hezbollah-using-drug-smuggling-routes/story.aspx?guid=%7BA14CB7E3-86EE-4ECE-A417-E31BF77E65FD%7D&dist=msr_2</ref>
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review wrote an article on Apr 10, 2009, "The Hezbollah threat: It's here, now." <ref>http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/s_620146.html</ref>
==Regional plans==
==Regional plans==
Amongst its stated objectives are the establishment of a Shiite theocracy in [[Lebanon]].
Amongst its stated objectives is the establishment of a Shiite theocracy in [[Lebanon]].
<ref>http://www.aph.gov.au/Library/pubs/rn/2002-03/03rn42.htm</ref>
<ref>http://www.aph.gov.au/Library/pubs/rn/2002-03/03rn42.htm</ref>
Many in the [[Lebanese]] [[Christian]] diaspora, beyond the reach of Hezbollah intimidation, speak out forcefully against turning Lebanon into a [[Shia]] [[theocracy]] emulating Iran.
Many in the [[Lebanese]] [[Christian]] diaspora, beyond the reach of Hezbollah intimidation, speak out forcefully against turning Lebanon into a [[Shia]] [[theocracy]] emulating Iran.
The Associated Press reported in May, 2010, that a [[Muslim]] cleric calls for 'Greater Iran' - [[Shi'ite]] '''Islamic union''' would stretch from [[Afghanistan]] to [[Israel]]. Ayatollah Mohammad Bagher Kharrazi said the creation of what he termed an Islamic United States is a central aim of the political party he leads - called Hizbullah, or Party of God. He added that he hoped to make his vision a reality if the party won the next presidential election. "The Islamic United States will be an introduction to the formation of the global village of the oppressed and that will be a prelude to the single global rule of the Mahdi," the newspaper quoted him as saying. <ref>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ixeFBxfLzaSjs8Mb8cuFmtPOT6-wD9FN9ING1</ref><ref>http://www.jpost.com/IranianThreat/News/Article.aspx?ID=175619 </ref>
The Associated Press reported in May, 2010, that a [[Muslim]] cleric calls for 'Greater Iran' - [[Shi'ite]] '''Islamic union''' would stretch from [[Afghanistan]] to [[Israel]]. Ayatollah Mohammad Bagher Kharrazi said the creation of what he termed an Islamic United States is a central aim of the political party he leads - called Hizbullah, or Party of God. He added that he hoped to make his vision a reality if the party won the next presidential election. "The Islamic United States will be an introduction to the formation of the global village of the oppressed and that will be a prelude to the single global rule of the Mahdi," the newspaper quoted him as saying. <ref>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ixeFBxfLzaSjs8Mb8cuFmtPOT6-wD9FN9ING1</ref><ref>http://www.jpost.com/IranianThreat/News/Article.aspx?ID=175619 </ref>
==Violence outside Lebanon==
The violence & bloodshed besides: '''the attack on Marine Barracks in 1985.'''<ref>http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/23/the-1983-marine-barracks-bombing-connecting-the-dots/</ref>
The violence & bloodshed besides: '''the attack on Marine Barracks in 1985.'''<ref>http://blog.heritage.org/2009/10/23/the-1983-marine-barracks-bombing-connecting-the-dots/</ref>
'''Targeting Israeli civilians.'''<ref>http://www.haaretz.com/news/barak-to-un-hezbollah-arms-target-israeli-civilians-1.266260</ref>
'''Targeting Israeli civilains.'''<ref>http://www.haaretz.com/news/barak-to-un-hezbollah-arms-target-israeli-civilians-1.266260</ref>
'''Use of Lebanese as human shields in the war with Israel.<ref>http://washingtontimes.com/op-ed/20060730-093558-9976r.htm</ref>'''
'''Use of Lebanese as human shields in the war with Israel.<ref>http://washingtontimes.com/op-ed/20060730-093558-9976r.htm</ref>'''
Already in November 24, 2003, The [[New York Times]] elaborated in an aticler: "A region inflamed, the hand of Tehran," Hezbollah, in Iraq, that Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shiite group, has established a significant presence in Iraq.<ref>http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DEFDE113BF937A15752C1A9659C8B63</ref>
Already in November 24, 2003, The [[New York Times]] elaborated in an aticler: "A region inflamed, the hand of Tehran," Hezbollah, in Iraq, that Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shiite group, has established a significant presence in Iraq.<ref>http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DEFDE113BF937A15752C1A9659C8B63</ref>
In 2006. U.S. Officials said: "Hezbollah Training Iraqi Shiite Militia Group“ <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,232262,00.html</ref><ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/28/world/middleeast/28military.html</ref>
In 2006. U.S. Officials said: "Hezbollah Training Iraqi Shiite Militia Group.“ <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,232262,00.html</ref><ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/28/world/middleeast/28military.html</ref>
The [[Wall Street Journal]] wrote (2007) on Iran's Proxy War, The
The [[Wall Street Journal]] wrote (2007) on Iran's Proxy War, The
involvement of Hezbollah in Iraq. <ref>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118368904375158857.html?mod=googlenews_wsj</ref>
involvement of Hezbollah in Iraq. <ref>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118368904375158857.html?mod=googlenews_wsj</ref>
The [[BBC]] reported on additional proof, US officials had in 2007 of the link <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6260690.stm</ref>
The [[BBC]] reported on additional proof, US officials had in 2007 of the link <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6260690.stm</ref>
In an articlre on Iran in Iraq, the [[Washington Post]] wrote on [[Iran]]'s Hezbollah soldiers and methods in the war in [[Iraq]].<ref>http://blog.washingtonpost.com/earlywarning/2007/07/iran_in_iraq.html?nav=rss_blog</ref>
In an articlre on Iran in Iraq, the [[Washington Post]] wrote on [[Iran]]'s Hezbollah soldiers and methods in the war in [[Iraq]].<ref>http://blog.washingtonpost.com/earlywarning/2007/07/iran_in_iraq.html?nav=rss_blog</ref>
In May, 2010, the [[US]] said that [[Syria]] must curb arm shipments to Hezbollah, top US diplomat has urged [[Syria]] to do more to prevent arms shipments to the militant [[Lebanese]] Hezbollah and stem the flow of militants into [[Iraq]].<ref>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h9Pa9-v36WUhm6_Mqn4inXf_J8iAD9FQL82O0</ref>
In May, 2010, the [[US]] said that [[Syria]] must curb arm shipments to Hezbollah, top US diplomat has urged [[Syria]] to do more to prevent arms shipments to the militant [[Lebanese]] Hezbollah and stem the flow of militants into [[Iraq]].<ref>http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h9Pa9-v36WUhm6_Mqn4inXf_J8iAD9FQL82O0</ref>
===Somalia===
The [[New York Times]] reported on Hezbollah in [[Somalia]]. <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/15/world/middleeast/15nations.html</ref>
The [[New York Times]] reported on Hezbollah in [[Somalia]]. <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/15/world/middleeast/15nations.html</ref>
From [[NPR]] (November 15, 2006), the [[U.N.]] Report Ties Somali Islamists to Hezbollah, There is an alarming new report about the situation in [[Somalia]]. United Nations monitors say seven countries and various groups are supporting Islamists.
From [[NPR]] (November 15, 2006), the "[[U.N.]] Report ties [[Somali]] Islamists to Hezbollah, There is an alarming new report about the situation in Somalia. United Nations monitors say seven countries and various groups are supporting Islamists."
<ref>http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6493083</ref>
<ref>http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6493083</ref>
===Afghanistan===
Hezbollah Link in the war in Afghanistan have been found <ref>http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=116544</ref>
Hezbollah Link in the war in Afghanistan have been found <ref>http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=116544</ref>
===Sudan===
The Hezbollah, reportedly, is very suppportive Al-Bashir's genocie in the Sudan
The Hezbollah, reportedly, is very suppportive Al-Bashir's genocie in the Sudan
<ref>http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews+articleid_2432545&title=Lebanese_Hezbollah_Holds.html</ref>
<ref>http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews+articleid_2432545&title=Lebanese_Hezbollah_Holds.html</ref>
===Egypt===
In 2009, the [[BBC]] reported that Egypt was 'hunting Hezbollah suspects'<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7996665.stm</ref>, prosecutor accused Hezbollah of plotting attacks in Egypt, of sending operatives to Egypt to carry out attacks in the country and to smuggle weapons ...<ref>http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/middleeast/news/article_1469836.php/Prosecutor_accuses_Hezbollah_of_plotting_attacks_in_Egypt__Roundup</ref>
In 2009, the [[BBC]] reported that Egypt was 'hunting Hezbollah suspects'<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7996665.stm</ref>, prosecutor accused Hezbollah of plotting attacks in Egypt, of sending operatives to [[Egypt]] to carry out attacks in the country and to smuggle weapons.<ref>http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/middleeast/news/article_1469836.php/Prosecutor_accuses_Hezbollah_of_plotting_attacks_in_Egypt__Roundup</ref>
<ref>http://uk.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUKL8213444</ref>
<ref>http://uk.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUKL8213444</ref>
<ref>http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-04-08-voa48.cfm</ref>
<ref>http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-04-08-voa48.cfm</ref>
Analysts said that the Egypt-Hezbollah standoff dents Egypt-Iran relations<ref>http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-04/13/content_11180887.htm</ref>
Analysts said that the Egypt-Hezbollah standoff dents Egypt-Iran relations<ref>http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-04/13/content_11180887.htm</ref>
===Azerbaijan===
Hezbollah plotted embassy attack' in Azerbaijan - was revealed in 2009. A trial under way in Azerbaijan of two Hezbollah members and four Azeris, where prosecutors drew a link between Iranian-backed Hezbollah terror missions.
<ref>http://www.ijn.com/ijn-news/international/1017-iran-hezbollah-plotted-embassy-attack-in-azerbaijan</ref>
<ref>http://www.ijn.com/ijn-news/international/1017-iran-hezbollah-plotted-embassy-attack-in-azerbaijan</ref>
===Europe===
In 2009, there was a report of a Massive Hezbollah Terror Attack Against Israeli Target In Europe, that has been thwarted <ref>http://www.nationalterroralert.com/updates/2009/01/28/report-massive-hezbollah-terror-attack-against-israeli-target-in-europe-thwarted/</ref>
In 2009, there was a report of a "Massive Hezbollah Terror Attack Against Israeli Target In Europe," that has been thwarted. <ref>http://www.nationalterroralert.com/updates/2009/01/28/report-massive-hezbollah-terror-attack-against-israeli-target-in-europe-thwarted/</ref>
===Argentina===
Hezbollah and [[Iran]] both are charged, via clear evidence, by Argentian court, with the [[Amia]] terror bombing which killed 85 and wounded 300. <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6085768.stm</ref><ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/3179861.stm</ref>
Hezbollah and [[Iran]] both are charged, via clear evidence, by Argentian court, with the [[Amia]] terror bombing which killed 85 and wounded 300. <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6085768.stm</ref><ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/3179861.stm</ref><ref>http://www.intelligence.org.il/eng/eng_n/argentina_e.htm</ref><ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20061026/ai_n16818404</ref>, furthermore, Argentina accuses Iran of meddling in probe of 1994 Jewish center bombing<ref>http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/787765.html</ref> , the investigation finds [[Iranian]], Hezbollah and [[Syrian]] involvement <ref>http://www.adl.org/Terror/terror_buenos_aries_attack.asp</ref>
<ref>http://www.intelligence.org.il/eng/eng_n/argentina_e.htm</ref><ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20061026/ai_n16818404</ref>
, furthermore, Argentina accuses Iran of meddling in probe of 1994 Jewish center bombing<ref>http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/787765.html</ref> , the investigation finds [[Iranian]], Hezbollah and [[Syrian]] involvement <ref>http://www.adl.org/Terror/terror_buenos_aries_attack.asp</ref>
[[Haaretz]] wrote in detail on "How Iran planned the Buenos Aires blast - 1994" <ref>http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=273898&contrassID=2&subContrassID=1&sbSubContrassID=0:</ref>
[[Haaretz]] wrote in detail on "How Iran planned the Buenos Aires blast - 1994" <ref>http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=273898&contrassID=2&subContrassID=1&sbSubContrassID=0:</ref>
==External links==
==External links==