Hizbullah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem provides an unparalleled insider's view of the workings of this Shi'ite resistance group turned political party. Formed in 1982 in response to Israel's invasion of Lebanon, Hizbullah was instrumental in eventually forcing Israel to withdraw its troops in 2000, thus ending a twenty-two-year military occupation. In the summer war of 2006, Hizbullah proved to the world that it is much more than a political party - it is a force to be reckoned with. This updated paperback includes a new chapter covering the 2006 war and the spring 2008 events in Beirut.

About the Author
Naim Qassem is a founding member of Hizbullah. He has been the party's Deputy Secretary-General since 1991, and is the author of numerous books on political and religious issues.

Reviews
'Fascinating and unexpectedly frank.' Middle East Journal'A fascinating if partisan account of the creation and rise of Hizbullah.' London Review of Books'Worth reading for [Qassem's] insight into the party's internal debates as it reinvented itself as a political force - ' Financial Times Magazine



Book Information
ISBN 9780863566998
Author Naim Qassem
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Saqi Books
Publisher Saqi Books