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Hezbollah Military Capabilities: A Comprehensive Overview

Hezbollah, which can be characterized as a Lebanese Shia Islamist militia, has grown… More important, Hezbollah managed to construct a significant military capacity with the help of Iran and Syria that seriously endangers the security in the region. Military Organization Hezbollah has the following military organizational setup: Islamic Resistance : Basic Lowest military division that conducts military tasks against Israel. Special Forces : Chosen troops who carry out special operations. Intelligence Directorate : Agency that handles intelligence. Logistics and Supply : Department in charge of supplies due to the procurement, storage and distribution activities. Military Equipment Hezbollah possesses the following military equipment: Missiles : 100000-150000 missiles comprising of short range-fajr-5, katyusha medium ranged-fateh 110, scud-b long range Zelzal-2, shahab 3 Artillery : in different calibers like 122mm, 155mm and 240 mm. Anti-Tank : AT-3 Sagger AT – 4 Spigot, Ko...