Before Hezbollah: The Leftist Resistance Israel Crushed in Lebanon
As Israel escalates its war on Lebanon, one narrative dominates: that Hezbollah is the cause of the conflict. But that story erases decades of history. Long before Hezbollah existed, southern Lebanon was already a frontline of anti-colonial struggle led by Palestinian fighters, Lebanese leftists, and marginalized communities resisting Israeli aggression and internal neglect. In this […]
As Israel escalates its war on Lebanon, one narrative dominates: that Hezbollah is the cause of the conflict. But that story erases decades of history. Long before Hezbollah existed, southern Lebanon was already a frontline of anti-colonial struggle led by Palestinian fighters, Lebanese leftists, and marginalized communities resisting Israeli aggression and internal neglect. In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek speaks with scholar Nate George about:
- The origins of resistance in South Lebanon
- The role of the Lebanese Left and the PLO
- How Israel, the US, and regional powers crushed that movement.
- The shift from secular revolution to Islamist resistance
- Why Hezbollah emerged — and what it replaced.
This conversation challenges the dominant narrative and reveals a deeper truth: The full episode is available to Breakthrough News members. Become a member at: https://www.patreon.com/BreakthroughNews Subscribe and turn on notifications. Like and share to help independent media grow.
