Assignment:
Read and view the following video "Inside Hezbollah" with Anderson Cooper, CNN (unfortunately, the full documentary was no longer available):
Istarisrael. (2010a, June 11). Inside Hezbollah: The hunt (part 6). The inner workings of a fascist terror state [Video]. YouTube.
Istarisrael. (2010b, June 11). Inside Hezbollah: Tactics of terror (part 2). The inner workings of a fascist terror state [Video]. YouTube.
Istarisrael. (2010c, June 11). Inside Hezbollah: The leader (part 3). The inner workings of a fascist terror state [Video]. YouTube.
Istarisrael. (2010d, June 11). Inside Hezbollah: The followers (part 4). The inner workings of a fascist terror state [Video]. YouTube.
Istarisrael. (2010e, June 11). Inside Hezbollah: The hunt (part 6). The inner workings of a fascist terror state [Video]. YouTube.
Using key terms and concepts from the reading and examples from the video, answer the following questions in a balanced way.
Hezbollah - terrorist organization or freedom fighter - what is your view? Support your position.
Hezbollah is heavily armed, should the US be concerned? They claim not to attack Americans - yet they have killed US soldiers and kidnapped Americans - what is your view on this claim by Hezbollah?
Explain your understanding of why Israel occupied Lebanon.
Hezbollah has been said to assist marginalized Shiite Muslims in many ways - providing aid and support. Given the conflict between the Shiite and Sunni Muslins, it could be said the Sunni Muslims have had a hand in marginalizing the Shiites. What is your view on this?
Make sure to:
Write a short essay or paragraph of at least 300 words.
Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.
Address all questions.
Use proper grammar and punctuation.
Remember to cite your sources.