Nov 4th, 2009 · Defense officials said the weapons were from Iran and bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah guerrillas. It was the largest arms shipment Israel has ever commandeered. Hours after the seizure, Israel had not provided proof that the arms were meant for Hezbollah, and the Islamist group had no comment on the claim.
Jun 7th, 2009 · Parliamentary elections in Lebanon on Sunday determine whether the pro-Western government will remain in power, or will be unseated by a group dominated by the Shiite Muslim movement Hezbollah. NPR's Deborah Amos, in Beirut, talks to host Jacki Lyden.
Jun 7th, 2009 · Lebanese voters go to the polls today in crucial parliamentary elections. Some analysts are predicting a coalition led by the militant group Hezbollah will emerge the winner. NPR's Deborah Amos reports.
Jun 6th, 2009 · Lebanese voters head to the polls Sunday in crucial parliamentary elections that could see the emergence of a Hezbollah-led government. Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Deborah Amos about the upcoming vote.
May 22nd, 2009 · Vice President Joe Biden is in Beirut just ahead of Lebanese parliamentary elections that may result in a government led by Hezbollah and its allies. Some are accusing Biden of interfering in Lebanon's domestic affairs.
May 22nd, 2009 · Vice President Joe Biden reinforces U.S. support for Lebanon's government ahead of key parliamentary elections. Hezbollah has accused Washington of trying to influence the June 7 election and says visits by White House officials raised "strong suspicion and amounted to a clear and detailed interference in Lebanon's affairs."
Apr 22nd, 2009 · Officials and pro-government media in Egypt are waging a heated campaign against the Lebanese Hezbollah movement for allegedly planning attacks against Egyptian targets. The furor could complicate Washington's efforts to re-engage with Hezbollah's main backer, Iran.
Mar 20th, 2009 · Viktor Bout, now in a Thai prison, is said to have supplied weapons to Hezbollah, the FARC and the Taliban, as well as armed groups across Africa. The Russian is even accused of serving both sides in a conflict — at the same time.