Hezbollah, a Shiite Islamist political party and militant group, emerged during Lebanon's fifteen-year civil war in 1975. The civil war was fueled by long-standing discontent over the significant armed Palestinian presence in the country, leading to various Lebanese sectarian communities taking different stances on the Palestinian challenge.

Israel occupied southern Lebanon in 1978, which marked the beginning of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

Hezbollah follows the Islamic Shi'a theology developed by Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who led the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979, influencing the formation and ideology of Hezbollah.

On May 25, 1982, Al-Jihad al-Islami, believed to be a pseudonym for Hezbollah, carried out a bombing at the French embassy in Beirut, resulting in casualties. This incident is linked to the period surrounding Hezbollah's emergence.

Israel launched a military operation in Lebanon known as Operation Peace for Galilee. Shortly after the invasion, Iran sent 1,500 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps advisers to Lebanon to establish and train a new Shiite militia, which later became Hezbollah.

Hezbollah considers the date of 8 June 1982 as the founding myth of the 'Islamic Resistance in Lebanon', their military wing. This was when Shiite militants ambushed an Israel Defense Forces convoy, delaying the Israeli advance to Beirut and showcasing their military capabilities.

On November 11, 1982, a Hezbollah operative named Ahmad al-Qasir drove a car filled with explosives into a building in Tyre, housing the Israeli military administration. The attack resulted in the destruction of the building and the deaths of 75 Israeli security personnel along with Lebanese and Palestinian detainees.

On February 11, Hezbollah abducted American Frank Regier, an engineering professor at AUB, and Christian Joubert, a French citizen.

Hezbollah carried out its second suicide bombing operation by detonating a car amidst an Israeli military convoy in south Lebanon, resulting in the death of six soldiers and wounding four others.

A Hezbollah suicide bomber drove a delivery van packed with explosives into the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, killing 63 people, including Lebanese employees, Americans, and visitors. This attack marked a tragic event during the Lebanese Civil War.

Al-‘Ahd, Hezbollah’s official mouthpiece, is first published.

On July 19, 1983, Hezbollah kidnapped David Dodge, the acting president of the American University of Beirut. This event marked the beginning of Hezbollah's series of foreign hostage takings during the Lebanese Civil War, resulting in the deaths of several hostages.

Following the kidnapping of David Dodge, Hezbollah continued to abduct foreigners, including Americans, Britons, French, Swiss, Russians, and West Germans during the Lebanese Civil War. Some hostages were murdered, while others died of illnesses.

A Hezbollah suicide bomber drove a van laden with 3,000 pounds of explosives into the U.S. Embassy’s new location in East Beirut, killing 23 people, including 21 Lebanese visitors and employees, and two American servicemen.

On October 4, 1983, Hezbollah conducted its fourth suicide bombing operation, targeting a UNRWA building in Tyre and killing 29 Israeli soldiers.

Members of nascent Hezbollah carried out a bombing in Beirut targeting U.S. and French peacekeepers, resulting in the deaths of 241 Americans and 58 French individuals.

On November 4, 1983, a truck laden with explosives struck Israeli military headquarters in Tyre, killing 28 Israeli security personnel and 32 Lebanese prisoners.

On December 12, 1983, elements from proto-Hezbollah, including Mustafa Badreddine, carried out a coordinated attack in Kuwait, killing five people as a punishment for the country's support for Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq war.

On February 11, 1984, Hezbollah abducted American Frank Regier, an engineering professor at AUB, and Christian Joubert, a French citizen.

On February 16, 1984, three Lebanese collaborators with Israel assassinated Sheikh Ragheb Harb, a Hezbollah leader in the south Lebanon village of Jibchit.

Starting from July 10, 1984, Hezbollah began a kidnapping campaign targeting Lebanon’s small Jewish community, resulting in the abduction and murder of eleven members, with only four bodies recovered bearing evidence of torture.

A Hezbollah suicide bomber drives a van laden with explosives into the U.S. Embassy's new location in East Beirut, resulting in the deaths of 23 people, including Lebanese visitors, employees, and American servicemen.

Hezbollah hijacks Kuwait Airlines Flight 221, leading to the execution of two USAID officials whose bodies were dumped onto the tarmac.

Hezbollah announces its existence by publishing its Open Letter, the group’s foundational ideological document, on the anniversary of the death of Sheikh Ragheb Harb.

Hezbollah kidnaps CIA’s Beirut station chief, William Buckley, who died in captivity around June 3, 1985.

In a report dated April 8, 1985, the Central Intelligence Agency mentions the chaotic situation in Beirut, referring to it as 'Wild, Wild West Beirut.'

Hezbollah bombs a restaurant near a U.S. forces base in Torrejon, Spain, resulting in the deaths of 18 U.S. servicemen and injuries to 83 others.

Hezbollah establishes its Imam al-Mahdi Scouts, serving as an educational and recruitment tool for the group among Shiite youth.

A Hezbollah suicide bomber attacks a motorcade carrying Kuwaiti emir Jaber al-Sabah, resulting in the deaths of his two bodyguards and a bystander.

Hezbollah assassinates LAF Colonel Sleiman Mathloum, the commander of the LAF’s Rayak Airbase in the Bekaa Governorate.

On March 16, 1985, Hezbollah kidnapped the CIA's Beirut station chief, William Buckley, who died in captivity around June 3, 1985.

Hezbollah was founded out of preexisting Lebanese Shiite groups, although it did not officially declare its existence. This marked the beginning of a significant chapter in the history of Lebanon and the Middle East.

Hezbollah, a terrorist organization, hijacks a flight bound to Rome, killing a Navy Seal onboard and taking other individuals hostage.

Hezbollah operatives, led by Imad Mughniyeh, hijack TWA Flight 847 and kill U.S. Navy diver Robert Stethem, dumping his body on the runway at Beirut airport.

The Central Intelligence Agency released a report on June 26, 1985, regarding Iranian involvement in terrorism in Lebanon.

Hezbollah assassinates LAF’s First Lieutenant George Shamoun in Rayak.

In November 1985, the Central Intelligence Agency released a report highlighting Hezbollah's growing independence.

Hezbollah carries out a bombing campaign in France in retaliation for its support of Saddam Hussein against Iran during the Iran-Iraq war. The attacks result in the death of 13 French citizens and injuries to hundreds.

By December 30, 1986, Hezbollah's kidnapping campaign targeting Lebanon’s Jewish community concluded, with eleven members abducted and murdered, and only four bodies recovered.

On June 18, 1987, Hezbollah's official mouthpiece, Al-'Ahd, was first published.

Hezbollah assassinates Captain Kazem Darwish, the LAF intelligence officer at the LAF’s Tyre Barracks and its liaison officer with UNIFIL.

In December 21, 1987, the Central Intelligence Agency published a report describing the tense relationship between Hezbollah and Syria.

Hezbollah hijacks Kuwait Airlines Flight 422 to pressure Kuwait into releasing the members of the 'Kuwait 17' group. Two Kuwaitis are executed during the hijacking.

Hezbollah conducts its eighth suicide bombing against an Israeli convoy in Marjayoun, resulting in the death of one soldier.

Hezbollah carries out its ninth suicide bombing, resulting in the death of eight Israeli soldiers near the Fatima Gate on the Lebanese-Israeli border.

The Taef Agreement is signed and ratified by Lebanon’s parliament, ending the country’s civil war and disarming all Lebanese militias except Hezbollah.

Hezbollah holds its first conclave, revealing its leaders and creating the post of Secretary-General. Sheikh Subhi al-Tufayli is appointed to the position.

Two Saudi diplomats and one telex operator at the Saudi embassy in Bangkok are killed, and a Saudi businessman is abducted and never found. Hezbollah is suspected to be behind the attack.

Hezbollah holds its second conclave and decides to adopt a pragmatic policy of infitah, aiming to work within the Lebanese system while gradually moving towards its goal of an Islamic theocracy. Abbas al-Mousaoui replaces Al-Tufayli as Secretary-General.

Al-Manar, the official television station of Hezbollah, is established.

The initial exchange of prisoners occurs between Israel and Hezbollah.

Hezbollah tries to assassinate Jak Kamhi, the leader of Turkey's Jewish community.

Israeli Apache helicopters attack and kill Abbas al-Mousaoui, his family, and others in Nabatiyeh.

Hassan Nasrallah, 32 years old, is unanimously elected as the Secretary-General of Hezbollah by the Shura Council.

Hezbollah assassinates Ehud Sadan, the security chief of the Israeli Embassy in Ankara, along with two Turkish passersby.

A Hezbollah car bomb destroys the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, resulting in the deaths of 29 people.

Hezbollah returns the Sheikh Abdullah Barracks in the Bekaa Valley to the Lebanese Armed Forces after seizing it nine years earlier.

Hezbollah carries out a suicide bombing in Jarmaq, killing and injuring 25 Israeli soldiers.

Hezbollah held its third conclave, reelecting key leaders including Hassan Nasrallah as Secretary-General and Naim Qassem as his deputy.

The IDF initiated Operation Accountability in response to Hezbollah rocket fire, targeting Lebanese civilian infrastructure but failing to significantly impact Hezbollah.

Lebanese Internal Security Forces and Armed Forces clash with Hezbollah supporters protesting the 1993 Oslo Accords, resulting in the death of 13 supporters and the injury of 40.

Hezbollah carries out the assassination of Ehud Sadan, the security chief of the Israeli Embassy in Ankara, resulting in the deaths of Sadan and two Turkish passersby on March 7.

A Hezbollah car bomb destroys the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, resulting in the death of 29 people, including four Israeli embassy personnel, on March 17.

Three Hezbollah groups captured the SLA's Tallousa position, acquiring abandoned equipment including T-55 tanks.

A Hezbollah suicide bomber targets the AMIA Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, causing the death of 86 individuals.

Hezbollah suicide bomber blew up Alas Chiricanas Airlines Flight 00901 on July 19, 1994.

The IDF launches Operation Accountability in retaliation to Hezbollah rocket attacks, leading to casualties on both sides and significant civilian displacement in Lebanon.

Hezbollah fighters attacked the IDF's Pumpkin Outpost in the south Lebanon security zone, marking the beginning of Hezbollah using filmed footage of attacks for propaganda and psychological warfare.

Iran's Supreme Leader appointed Hezbollah's Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and Mohammad Yazbek as his religious deputies in Lebanon on May 17, 1995.

Hezbollah convened its fourth conclave in July 1995, establishing its Jihadi Council and appointing Hashem Saffiedine as its head.

IDF artillery shells a UN compound near the village of Qana in Lebanon, where 800 Lebanese civilians had sought refuge. The attack kills 106 civilians and wounds two UNIFIL peacekeepers. Despite initial denials, video evidence later proves Israeli involvement.

A truck packed with 5,000 pounds of explosives detonated near Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, killing 19 service members and injuring 500. Hezbollah al Hejaz, an Iranian proxy, claimed responsibility. Iran was later held responsible for the bombing and ordered to pay $254 million to the families of the victims.

Hezbollah sets up an ambush for Israeli naval commandos near Sidon, resulting in the death of 11 out of 16 Israeli soldiers who entered a booby-trapped orchard.

The United States Department of State officially labels Hezbollah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.

Hezbollah establishes the multi-confessional 'Lebanese Brigades to Resist the Israeli Occupation', also known as the Lebanese Resistance Brigades.

Hezbollah officially expels Subhi al-Tufayli from its membership.

Hezbollah makes an assassination attempt on Jak Kamhi, the head of Turkey's Jewish community, in a targeted attack.

Hezbollah groups seize the SLA's Tallousa position, capturing abandoned equipment including T-55 tanks, in a strategic move.

Hezbollah holds its third conclave, reelecting Hassan Nasrallah as Secretary-General and Naim Qassem as his deputy, along with the election of Hajj Muhsin al-Shakar to the Shura Council.

Hezbollah officially expels Subhi al-Tufayli from its membership.

Hezbollah assassinates Col. Aql Hashem, the SLA’s second-in-command, with a bomb outside his farm in the south Lebanon village of Debel.

Hezbollah assassinates IDF Brigadier General Erez Gerstein by detonating an IED near his motorcade, killing three Israeli soldiers. Gerstein is the highest-ranking Israeli officer killed in Lebanon at that time.

Hezbollah infiltrates the South Lebanon Army’s outpost in Beit Yahoun and seizes an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier.

Hezbollah conducts its fourteenth suicide bombing on the road to Qlay’a, claiming to have killed seven Israeli soldiers. IDF denies any casualties.

Hezbollah assassinates Col. Aql Hashem, the SLA's second-in-command, with a bomb outside his farm in the south Lebanon village of Debel.

Hezbollah assassinates IDF Brigadier General Erez Gerstein, commander of the IDF's Lebanon Liaison Unit, by detonating an IED near his motorcade. The attack kills three Israeli soldiers accompanying Gerstein.

Hezbollah launches a large-scale attack on 30 SLA and IDF positions in the south Lebanon security zone, seizing the SLA’s 81st Mechanized Infantry Regiment’s al-Bayada outpost, capturing military vehicles, and losing one fighter - Mohammad Badreddine.

Hezbollah's attack on SLA and IDF positions on May 18 leads to the collapse of the South Lebanon Security Zone on May 25, 2000.

Hezbollah's military chief Imad Mughniyeh establishes a unit within Hezbollah, likely Unit 133, to provide military, media, and intellectual support to the Palestinian intifada on the day of Ariel Sharon's visit to the Temple Mount.

After the IDF's withdrawal from south Lebanon, Hezbollah launches a cross-border raid, killing three Israeli soldiers and capturing their bodies, marking the beginning of the 'Shebaa Farms Conflict.'

Hezbollah kidnaps Elchanan Tannenbaum, an IDF reserves colonel and businessman, after one of its operatives lures him to Dubai with the promise of a cut from a lucrative drug deal.

Hezbollah detonates an explosive charge against an IDF patrol in the Shebaa Farms, resulting in the death of one soldier and wounding two.

Two fighters infiltrate Israel from Lebanon and open fire on Israeli civilian vehicles traveling on the Shlomi-Matzuva road. Six Israelis are killed, and one is injured. Israeli intelligence believes Hezbollah was responsible, but the group does not claim the attack at the time. Years later, Palestinian Islamic Jihad claims responsibility, but Hezbollah-affiliated media outlets say Hezbollah aided them in their mission.

Hezbollah ends its sixth conclave, electing Hassan Nasrallah as Secretary-General for life, and places its media operations under his direct control in order to expand its propaganda outreach. Imad Mughniyeh is elected to the Shura Council. The group officially decides to update the Open Letter.

On August 29, Hezbollah fires rockets across the border, killing one IDF soldier and injuring two others.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah delivers a speech on October 22, 2002, where he comments on Jews gathering in Israel and predicts the impact of the impending U.S. invasion of Iraq on America's regional hegemony.

Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem confirms on October 28, 2002, that the organization is updating its Open Letter.

Hezbollah snipers kill two IDF soldiers at a border post on July 20. In retaliation, the IDF fires tank rounds at a Hezbollah position, resulting in the death of one fighter.

Two fighters infiltrate Israel from Lebanon on March 12, 2003, opening fire on Israeli civilian vehicles, resulting in the death of six Israelis. While Hezbollah is suspected, they do not claim responsibility at the time.

Hezbollah fires anti-aircraft shells into Israel, resulting in the deaths of two Israeli civilians in Shlomi, northern Israel.

Hezbollah launches rockets at Israeli military positions following the assassination of one of its members in Beirut. The attack is believed to be in retaliation for the car bombing conducted by Israeli intelligence.

Hezbollah's anti-aircraft shells fired into northern Israel result in the death of an Israeli teenager and injuries to four civilians.

Hezbollah fires antitank missiles on an IDF post, killing one soldier with small arms fire.

Israel and Hezbollah swap prisoners, including Elchanan Tannenbaum and Israeli soldiers' remains, along with the release of Arab and Lebanese detainees.

Hezbollah and Israel engage in a border skirmish, with conflicting claims of attacks on outposts and incursions into each other's territories.

Lebanese Armed Forces open fire on Hezbollah demonstrators, resulting in casualties and sparking unrest in Hezbollah's stronghold. Nasrallah accuses the U.S. Embassy of instigating the violence.

Hezbollah official Ghaleb Awwali was killed by a car bomb suspected to be planted by Israeli intelligence agents. In retaliation, Hezbollah attacked IDF border posts, resulting in casualties on both sides.

During Hezbollah's seventh conclave, held between June and August 16, 2004, Hassan Nasrallah was appointed as the head of the Jihadi Council. This additional role further solidified his influence within the organization.

The United Nations Security Council passes Resolution 1559, indirectly calling for the disarmament of Hezbollah among other provisions.

Hezbollah flew a Mirsad-1 drone from Lebanon into Israel, staying in Israeli airspace for about 20 minutes before returning to Lebanon. This incident raised tensions between the two sides.

Around 250,000 Lebanese citizens, including a significant number of Hezbollah supporters, demonstrate against Resolution 1559 in Lebanon.

The French government took the decision to ban Hezbollah's al-Manar TV from broadcasting in France, citing concerns over its content and influence.

The United States government prohibits the broadcasting of al-Manar, a television station affiliated with Hezbollah.

A Hezbollah roadside bomb in northern Israel kills an IDF soldier.

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri was assassinated in Beirut in 2005, with evidence linking Hezbollah to the murder. The UN tribunal investigating the assassination issued arrest warrants against Hezbollah members, leading to denials and rejection by Hassan Nasrallah.

Hezbollah organizes a demonstration of half a million supporters in support of Syria.

Hezbollah mortar fire kills an Israeli soldier, prompting retaliatory Israeli Air Force raids. Hezbollah responds with an attack in the Shebaa Farms, leading to further clashes.

In August 2005, Hezbollah leader Nasrallah had a meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Ahmadinejad in Tehran.

Five Hezbollah fighters attack an IDF outpost in Ghajar, leading to Israeli Air Force strikes on Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon. Hezbollah retaliates by firing mortars and rockets into northern Israel, resulting in casualties.

Al-Arabiya reveals documents seized from Syrian intelligence, one of which indicates that Hezbollah's intelligence units assisted the Syrian regime in assassinating Gebran Tueni, Editor-in-Chief of An-Nahar.

In January 2006, Nasrallah visited Damascus, Syria, where he met with Iranian President Ahmadinejad.

Hezbollah signs a memorandum of understanding with General Michel Aoun's Free Patriotic Movement, strengthening their alliance.

In May 2008, Hezbollah-led opposition fighters took control of several West Beirut neighborhoods from the government-backed forces, leading to street battles and a significant political crisis in Lebanon.

Hezbollah launches rockets into northern Israel, injuring an Israeli soldier, possibly in retaliation for the killing of a Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander.

Lebanese TV station LBCI airs a satirical episode mocking Hezbollah's leader, prompting angry demonstrators and intervention by Nasrallah.

Hezbollah, led by Imad Mughniyeh and Khalid Bazzi, launched a raid into Israel on July 12, 2006, resulting in the killing of three IDF soldiers and taking two hostages, leading to an invasion of Lebanon by Israel.

Resolution 1701 is passed, prohibiting Hezbollah from operating south of the Litani River.

The United States Treasury Department imposes sanctions on the Islamic Resistance Support Association, a fundraising arm of Hezbollah.

Talks to give Hezbollah and allies more power in the government fail, leading to the resignation of five pro-Syrian ministers loyal to Hezbollah and the Amal movement.

Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel, an anti-Syrian politician from the Kataeb Party, is assassinated, with Hezbollah suspected of involvement.

Hezbollah and its FPM allies start large sit-ins in Beirut, demanding a national unity government with one-third veto power for the opposition.

The January 20, 2007, attack on the Karbala Provincial Coordination Center, involving Iranians, Iraqi proxies, and Hezbollah, resulted in the death of five U.S. soldiers and injury of three others.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah calls for a general strike leading to civil unrest and violence, reminiscent of the Lebanese Civil War.

On July 24, 2007, the United States imposed sanctions on two Hezbollah non-governmental organizations - The Good Loan (Al-Qard al-Hassan) and the Martyr's Foundation (Mu'assassat al-Shahid).

A bombing targeting a U.S. Embassy vehicle in Beirut in January 2008 was attributed to Hezbollah. The incident raised concerns about the group's involvement in acts of terrorism.

Hezbollah commander Imad Mughniyeh was assassinated by the Mossad and CIA using a car bomb in Damascus on February 12, 2008.

The Doha Agreement was reached on May 21, 2008, ending the 18-month political feud in Lebanon and granting Hezbollah and its allies veto power in the country's parliament.

On July 2, the UK extends its terror designation to Hezbollah's entire military apparatus, including its Jihadi Council. This decision reflects international concerns over Hezbollah's militant activities.

In July 2008, Lebanese leaders reach an agreement on a unity government that grants effective veto power to Hezbollah and its allies. This move was significant in Lebanese political dynamics.

On July 16, 2008, Hezbollah and Israel complete a prisoner swap. Hezbollah returns the bodies of Israeli servicemen Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser in exchange for convicted murderer Samir Kuntar and other prisoners. This exchange followed the Second Lebanon War.

On July 16, Hezbollah and Israel complete a prisoner swap where Hezbollah returns the bodies of Israeli servicemen Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser in exchange for convicted murderer Samir Kuntar and other prisoners. This exchange marks a significant event following the Second Lebanon War.

Hezbollah shoots down a Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) helicopter over one of its strongholds in south Lebanon on August 28, resulting in the death of the pilot, Captain Samer Hanna. Despite the incident, Hezbollah cooperates with Lebanese authorities by handing over the pilot's killer.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah delivers a speech condemning Israel's Operation Cast Lead in a public address. He states that his party would not open south Lebanon as another front against the IDF, unlike in 2006.

Hezbollah completes its eighth conclave and announces the upcoming release of a new political document.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah discloses the party's 2009 Political Document, updating the 1985 Open Letter without changing its core principles.

Three men in Miami are charged with financing Hezbollah.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah visits Damascus and holds meetings with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Satellite images reveal Hezbollah conducting training at a Syrian Army SCUD missile base near Damascus.

Israel claims a shipment of North Korean weapons seized in Thailand was meant for Hezbollah.

Hezbollah mobilizes thousands of fighters in preparation for an Israeli military drill near the border.

Ayatollah Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah, considered Hezbollah's spiritual guide, passes away at the age of 74.

Hezbollah publicly blames Israel for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, escalating tensions in the region and adding a new dimension to the ongoing investigation.

The UN prosecutor investigating Rafic Hariri’s assassination calls on Hezbollah to share information implicating Israel in the murder, highlighting the complexities of the case and the involvement of multiple parties.

New Zealand officially labels Hezbollah's military wing as a terrorist organization, a decision that is renewed in subsequent years, indicating international concerns about the group's activities.

In October 2010, President Ahmadinejad visited Lebanon and met with Nasrallah, making strong statements against Zionists.

Hezbollah urges Lebanese citizens to boycott the UN-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon investigation, accusing the investigators of bias and collaboration with Israel.

Lebanese political officer and UN investigators discover circumstantial evidence connecting Hezbollah to the assassination of Rafic Hariri, implicating the group in the high-profile case.

Wikileaks publishes a U.S. Embassy cable exposing Hezbollah's military presence in Syria, shedding light on the group's activities outside Lebanon.

In December 2010, Iran reportedly reduced its financial support to Hezbollah by 40% due to international sanctions related to Tehran's nuclear program.

Hezbollah ministers and political allies resign, causing the collapse of Saad Hariri's government due to the investigation by the Special Tribunal for Lebanon into the murder of Rafic Hariri.

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon prosecutor issues sealed indictments related to the assassination of Saad Hariri. These indictments are later revised.

Hezbollah nominee Najib Mikati is appointed as Lebanon's new prime minister-designate following the collapse of the national unity government of Saad Hariri. Thousands protest against Mikati's appointment, expressing concerns about the impact on Lebanese Sunnis.

The United States Treasury Department accuses the Lebanese Canadian Bank of laundering funds for a drug trafficking organization linked to Hezbollah, prompting investigations and denials from the bank.

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak cautions Hezbollah during a border visit, hinting at a possible Israeli military incursion into Lebanon to remind the group of their defeat in 2006.

Israel temporarily shuts down its diplomatic missions in Turkey following threats from Hezbollah in response to the killing of Imad Mughniyeh.

Supporters of Saad Hariri's ousted government gather in Beirut's Martyrs' Square to protest against Hezbollah's possession of weapons.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) publicize a detailed map containing over 950 potential Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.

Leaked Israeli diplomatic cables disclose Jerusalem's anticipation of a future conflict with Hezbollah, projecting a more intense and prolonged war scenario with significant rocket attacks on Israel.

Najib Mikati establishes a new government in Lebanon consisting solely of Hezbollah and its political allies.

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon identifies four Hezbollah members, including Mustafa Badreddine and Salim Jamil Ayyash, as suspects in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri.

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon issues an indictment naming four Hezbollah members in connection with former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri's assassination.

In a speech on 'Martyr's Day,' Hassan Nasrallah warns that a U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran could lead to a regional war.

Hezbollah discloses the identities of individuals it claims were part of a CIA spy-ring in Lebanon, following their alleged success in uncovering the Agency's network. Nasrallah had previously boasted about identifying CIA spies and accused the U.S. Embassy in Beirut of being a hub for espionage.

Several U.S. businesses, including those in Maryland, face lawsuits from the Federal government for allegedly aiding Hezbollah in money laundering through cocaine and used car sales.

In a speech, Nasrallah admitted that Hezbollah had been receiving moral, political, and material support from Iran since 1982. He revealed that they used to conceal the extent of this support in the past.

The United States Treasury Department accuses the Lebanese Canadian Bank of money laundering for a drug trafficking organization linked to Hezbollah, implicating the bank in illicit activities.

Coordinated bombing attempts targeted Israeli embassy personnel in New Delhi, India, and Tbilisi, Georgia. Israeli officials attributed the attacks to Iran and Hezbollah.

Israeli Defense Minister issues a warning to Hezbollah during a border tour, while the Hezbollah leader threatens to invade Israel's Galilee in a future conflict, escalating tensions.

Israeli embassies are put on high alert worldwide following threats from Hezbollah in response to the death of a senior commander, raising tensions between the two sides.

A suicide bombing at Sarafovo Airport in Burgas, Bulgaria, resulted in the deaths of six Israeli tourists and a Bulgarian bus driver. Israel accused Hezbollah and Iran of orchestrating the attack.

Hezbollah's Mousa Ali Chehimi is killed while fighting for Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. His death is framed as a 'jihadi duty,' and Hezbollah parliamentarians attend his burial, reflecting the group's commitment to supporting Assad.

The United States Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Hezbollah for its involvement in the Syrian Civil War and support of the Assad regime. This move aligns with previous actions targeting entities backing the Syrian government.

The United States seizes $150 million linked to Hezbollah's money laundering activities through the Lebanese-Canadian Bank. This action highlights international efforts to disrupt Hezbollah's financial networks.

The defunct Lebanese Canadian Bank continues to deny any association with Hezbollah, despite allegations of money laundering. This denial raises questions about the financial links between the bank and the militant group.

Hezbollah commander Ali Hussein Naseef, along with other members, dies in Qusair, Syria. Naseef, a prominent figure and founder of Hezbollah, is returned to Lebanon for burial, indicating ongoing recruitment efforts by Hezbollah to send fighters to Syria.

Three Hezbollah fighters lose their lives in an explosion at a depot in Nabi Sheet, used for storing unexploded Israeli munitions, located 18 miles south of Baalbek.

Documents seized from Syrian intelligence reveal that Hezbollah's intelligence units aided in the assassination of Gebran Tueni, the Editor-in-Chief of An-Nahar, as per a document dated December 12, 2005.

Nasrallah confirmed that Hezbollah flew a drone 25 miles into Israel on October 6. The drone, assembled in Lebanon with components from Iran, was shot down by Israeli forces.

On October 12, 2012, Hezbollah's General Secretary Nasrallah denied allegations of Hezbollah fighting on behalf of the Syrian government during a speech.

Near-daily clashes occur on the Lebanese-Syrian border between Hezbollah fighters and the Free Syrian Army. Syrian activists accuse Hezbollah of directly supporting Bashar Al-Assad's regime by transporting weapons across the border.

Lebanese intelligence chief and Sunni leader aligned with March 14 and Hariri’s Mustaqbal bloc, Wissam al-Hassan, is assassinated. Hezbollah denies involvement as Sunni gunmen protest in Beirut. FBI team assists in the investigation.

Pressure increased in Lebanon against Hezbollah as evidence suggested their deeper involvement in the Syrian Civil War beyond verbal support for the Assad regime.

Armed clashes broke out in Sidon between Sunni supporters of Salafist sheikh Ahmad al-Assir and Shiite supporters of Hezbollah. The conflict escalated after Assir urged his followers to remove Hezbollah banners in the city.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah makes his first public appearance since the 2006 war, addressing his supporters on Ashoura. He asserts Hezbollah's commitment to keeping its arms and readiness to defend them with trained fighters.

Israel begins carrying out clandestine airstrikes in Syria to prevent the transfer of 'game-changing' weapons to Hezbollah. Hours earlier, Syrian opposition sources accused Hezbollah of military intervention in support of the Assad regime and attacking three villages in the Qusayr region, leading to civilian casualties and the exodus of hundreds of people.

Hezbollah is linked to the Burgas bus bombing by Bulgarian officials after a six-month investigation.

Three Hezbollah fighters are killed in clashes on the Lebanese-Syrian border with opposition forces.

A terror suspect arrested in Cyprus days before Burgas bombing admits Hezbollah ties, and says he was tasked by the group with staking out Israeli targets.

Bahrain’s parliament labels Hezbollah a terrorist organization.

On April 10, 2013, Bahrain became the first Arab state to blacklist Hezbollah as a terrorist group.

The IAF shoots down a drone off the coast of Haifa. Israel accuses Hezbollah of sending the drone, but the group denies responsibility.

Hezbollah’s Ibrahim Amin al-Sayyed says Hezbollah will not intervene in Syrian conflict but would act to prevent Israel and the United States from intervening.

In 2013, Nasrallah confirmed Hezbollah forces were fighting in Syria to support the Assad regime, stating Syria as the backbone of resistance in the region. Hezbollah deployed thousands of fighters in Syria, with casualties reaching 1,300 by 2015.

Hezbollah reinforces its presence in the Syrian town of Qusayr by sending 1,700 fighters to assist Assad's forces in recapturing the strategic town.

Syrian rebels fire 18 rockets into the Hezbollah-controlled Baalbek region in response to the group’s involvement in Qusayr. This volley happens six days after two rockets were fired into Hezbollah-controlled south Beirut.

Hezbollah deploys 2,000 fighters around Aleppo in support of Bashar al-Assad’s forces. A Hezbollah commander announces that the group had deployed 'no more than 10,000' fighters in Syria, 3,000 of them in Qusayr alone.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) officially designates Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

The Arab League criticizes Hezbollah's military involvement in Syria, while Hezbollah and the Syrian Army capture Qusayr from rebel forces.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) promises sanctions against Hezbollah due to its involvement in the Syrian Civil War.

Violent clashes erupt between followers of Salafist sheikh Ahmad al-Assir and Hezbollah in Sidon, involving automatic rifles and RPGs.

The Free Syrian Army (FSA) accuses Hezbollah and the Syrian Army of employing chemical weapons in an attack on Zamalka, near Damascus.

The '313 Brigade' claims responsibility for an attack in Beirut that targets Hezbollah members, resulting in 53 injuries.

An explosion hits a Hezbollah convoy in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, injuring three Hezbollah security officials.

On 22 July 2013, the European Union agreed to blacklist Hezbollah's military wing over concerns about its involvement in the Syrian conflict.

Hezbollah carries out an IED attack on Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) troops along the Lebanese-Israeli border, injuring four soldiers. Hassan Nasrallah later claims responsibility for the attack.

A Sunni militant group detonates a bomb in Hezbollah's stronghold, killing 22 people and injuring 228. The group threatens further attacks against Hezbollah for its involvement in Syria.

Dual car bombings hit anti-Assad Sunni mosques in Tripoli, Lebanon, killing 47. Al-Qaeda's North African branch accuses Hezbollah and threatens retaliation.

Hezbollah buries fighter Hussein Ali Samaha, who died in Syria, emphasizing his sacrifice for the cause.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah denies allegations of possessing chemical weapons but asserts the capability to strike targets in Israel with similar impact. This statement raises concerns about Hezbollah's military capabilities and intentions.

The United States Treasury Department imposes sanctions on senior Hezbollah officials, including Hassan Nasrallah, for supporting the Assad regime. This action is taken under Executive Orders 13582 and 13224, targeting Hezbollah's involvement in the Syrian conflict.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah publicly addresses supporters, urging them to protest against a film mocking the Islamic prophet Mohammad. He redirects their anger towards the United States and Israel, leading to anti-American protests and security precautions at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut.

American and Lebanese officials claim Hezbollah has increased its support for Bashar al-Assad's regime by sending military advisers to assist in the battle against opposition forces. Lebanese officials also report Hezbollah fighters are actively involved in the conflict, with families of deceased fighters warned not to discuss the circumstances of their deaths.

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah makes a rare public appearance, pledging to keep Hezbollah forces in Syria until Assad's victory in the civil war.

Dual bombings target Iran's embassy in Beirut, killing 23 and injuring 140. Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General vows continued support for Assad.

Senior Hezbollah commander Hassan Laqis was assassinated in his home in Beirut on December 4, 2013, with Hezbollah attributing the attack to Israel amidst rising tensions.

Lebanese MP Mohammad Chattah, a critic of Assad, is killed in a car bombing in Beirut. Saad Hariri indirectly accuses Hezbollah of involvement in the attack.

A car bombing in the Haret Hreik neighborhood of Hezbollah's stronghold in south Beirut kills five and wounds 60. U.S. officials reveal Hezbollah's acquisition of Russian-made Yakhont anti-ship missiles.

Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon refuted claims of Hezbollah obtaining Russian-made Yakhont advanced anti-ship missiles.

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon initiated a trial-in-absentia for four Hezbollah members accused of assassinating Rafic Hariri.

A car bombing by Nusra Front in Haret Hreik, a neighborhood in Hezbollah's stronghold, caused fatalities and injuries.

Nusra Front carried out a suicide car bombing in Hermel, a Hezbollah-controlled area, resulting in casualties and injuries.

Israeli Defense Forces engaged with two Hezbollah fighters attempting to plant a bomb on the fence separating the Israeli-held Golan Heights from the Syrian side.

Syrian forces and Hezbollah captured the rebel-held town of Yabroud near the Syria-Lebanon border.

A suicide car bomb in the village of al-Nabi Othman in the Beqaa Valley killed four individuals, including a local Hezbollah leader Abdul Rahman al-Qadhi. The Nusra Front claimed responsibility for the attack.

Violent clashes broke out across Lebanon due to Hezbollah's role in the Syrian Civil War. Bulgaria accuses Hezbollah of orchestrating the 2012 Burgas bus bombing and identifies a suspect trained in south Lebanon.

Battles erupted between Hezbollah and Salafists in Beirut's Tariq al-Jdideh neighborhood, leading to the deployment of LAF troops to quell the violence. Similar sectarian clashes in Tripoli resulted in the death of 25 individuals.

In November 2014, Iran announced providing Hezbollah with precise and long-range weapons capable of reaching strategic targets in Israel, a claim later confirmed by Hezbollah.

On December 16, 2014, Hezbollah claimed to have exposed a Lebanese businessman working as a Mossad spy within its ranks, revealing his long-standing collaboration with Israel.

In January 2015, Nasrallah acknowledged an Israeli spy within Hezbollah but tried to minimize the impact of the security breach.

On January 18, 2015, a group of Hezbollah fighters were targeted in Quneitra, with Al-Nusra Front claiming responsibility. Jihad Moghnieh, son of Imad Mughnieh, five other Hezbollah members, and an Iranian general were killed in the attack.

On January 28, 2015, Hezbollah killed two Israeli soldiers on the Lebanese-Israeli border in retaliation for the death of Jihad Mughniyeh, leading to artillery fire from Israel and the accidental killing of a UNIFIL peacekeeper.

On February 11, 2015, Hezbollah conducted an operation with the Syrian Army in southern Damascus, capturing several areas from the Nusra Front.

On February 16, 2015, Hezbollah leader Nasrallah admitted that Hezbollah had deployed fighters to Iraq to combat ISIS.

On May 22, Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, hinted at the possibility of initiating a 'general mobilization' to combat ISIS in Syria. The statement underscored Hezbollah's commitment to the fight against the terrorist group.

Saudi Arabia imposes sanctions on Hezbollah military leaders Khalil Youssef Harb and Mohammad Qablan.

On May 29, Cyprus police apprehended Hussein Bassam Abdallah, a Hezbollah operative tasked with orchestrating assaults on Israeli targets in Europe. Abdallah, a Lebanese-Canadian citizen, was subsequently sentenced to six years in prison by a Cypriot court.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah declares Hezbollah's involvement in fighting ISIS in the Qalamoun Mountains. The United States Treasury Department sanctions three Lebanese men and their businesses over links to Hezbollah.

On July 21, 2015, the U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on Hizballah leaders, military officials, and an associate in Lebanon.

ISIS attacks Hezbollah near Qusayr resulting in a claim of killing 'dozens' of Hezbollah members. Hezbollah denies the claim. The United States Treasury Department sanctions three Hezbollah officials and a businessman.

On August 13, 2015, Kuwait arrests three members of the Abdali Cell, a terrorist group tied to Hezbollah. The cell was planning attacks in Kuwait and had stockpiled weapons. The discovery reveals the presence of a larger network involving Kuwaitis and an Iranian.

On August 26, 2015, Ahmad Ibrahim al-Mughassil, a senior Hezbollah operative linked to the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing, is arrested in Beirut. He is flown to Saudi Arabia to face prosecution for his role in the terrorist attack.

Shin Bet announced the arrest of Yasmin Jaber for spying for Hezbollah, alleging recruitment attempts for terrorist activities in Israel after being recruited during a youth conference in Lebanon.

Russia begins official military involvement in the Syrian Civil War, welcomed by Hezbollah.

On October 9, 2015, U.S. prosecutors indict Iman Kobeisi and Joseph Asmar for plotting to launder drug money and broker illegal deals for Hezbollah. The indictment is part of efforts to combat Hezbollah's illicit financing activities.

On October 10, 2015, Hassan Hussein al-Haj, a senior Hezbollah figure, is killed fighting opposition forces in Idlib. His death marks a significant loss for Hezbollah in the Syrian Civil War.

On November 12, 2015, ISIS carries out two explosions in the Burj al-Barajneh neighborhood of Hezbollah's south Beirut suburbs stronghold. The attacks result in the death of 43 people and the injury of 239.

Congress passes the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015, imposing tough sanctions on banks dealing with Hezbollah.

On December 18, 2015, Hezbollah launches a large recruitment drive, targeting young men as their losses in Syria increase. The recruitment drive is a response to Hezbollah's deepening involvement in the Syrian conflict.

President Barack Obama signs the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 into law.

Israeli Apache helicopters attack Abbas al-Mousaoui's motorcade in Nabatiyeh, killing him, his wife, his son, and four others on February 16.

Hezbollah's Shura Council convenes and unanimously elects 32-year-old Hassan Nasrallah as the Secretary-General on February 17.

Matthew Levitt delves into Hezbollah's involvement in transnational organized crime activities.

On May 10, 2016, an explosion near Damascus International Airport killed top Hezbollah military commander Mustafa Badreddine. Lebanese media attributed the attack to an Israeli airstrike, while Hezbollah blamed the Syrian opposition.

Hezbollah's military commander Mustafa Badreddine is killed in Syria, becoming the group's most important casualty in the civil war.

Hezbollah and the Syrian Army capture Eastern Ghouta from rebel forces.

Hezbollah is suspected of placing explosives outside of Lebanon's BLOM Bank in central Beirut to dissuade it from complying with U.S. banking sector sanctions on the group.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah announces sending more fighters to Aleppo and downplays the impact of U.S. banking sanctions on Hezbollah's finances.

Reports emerge that Hezbollah is training Afghan Shiites as snipers to fight for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Hezbollah returns the Sheikh Abdullah Barracks in the Bekaa Valley to the Lebanese Armed Forces after seizing it forcefully nine years prior. They also take several pieces of military equipment, including M113s displayed in the 2016 Qusayr military parade.

Brazilian police arrest Fadi Hassan Nabha, a former Hezbollah member, on drug-trafficking charges.

Mohammad Hassan Hamdan from Dearborn, Michigan, pleads guilty to planning to travel to Lebanon and fighting for Hezbollah in Syria.

Israeli security forces prevent a Hezbollah terror plot to plant bombs in the Haifa area.

The United States Treasury Department sanctions four Hezbollah operatives and a firm.

Hezbollah's ally Michel Aoun is elected as the President of Lebanon, a move celebrated by Iran as a victory for Hezbollah's leader Nasrallah. The election consolidates Hezbollah's political influence in Lebanon.

Hezbollah holds a grand military parade in Al-Qusayr, Syria, showcasing military equipment including U.S.-made APCs and Russian tanks. The event triggers controversies over the origin of the displayed weaponry.

Israel accuses Iran and Hezbollah of smuggling arms via commercial flights through Beirut's airport. Despite denials, the incident raises suspicions about illicit activities linked to Hezbollah.

Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman announces airstrikes in Syria aimed at preventing the transfer of chemical weapons to Hezbollah, underscoring the regional security concerns posed by the group.

The Battle of Aleppo, which lasted for years, concludes with a decisive victory for Syrian President Assad, Hezbollah, and their allied forces, marking a significant turning point in the Syrian conflict.

Hezbollah strikes two Israeli military vehicles in retaliation for the killing of Samir Kuntar in Syria, prompting Israeli artillery response.

Bahrain announces the capture of a terrorist group with ties to Iran and Hezbollah, planning attacks within Bahrain.

The US Treasury Department penalizes a Lebanese financier and his telecom firm for financial links to Hezbollah.

Hezbollah field commanders claim to be acquiring significant weaponry directly from Russia without any conditions.

The United States Treasury Department imposes sanctions on individuals and a company for money laundering on behalf of Hezbollah.

The Drug Enforcement Administration apprehends four Hezbollah members for using drug profits to support the group's activities, including operations in Syria.

Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, issues a threat to target Haifa's ammonia tanks in a potential war with Israel.

Hanin Ghaddar and Nader Uskowi discuss the decline of Hezbollah's reputation under Soleimani's leadership.

The Yemeni government claims that Hezbollah is supporting Houthi rebels in the conflict.

The Gulf Cooperation Council countries, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, designate Hezbollah as a terrorist group, potentially leading to sanctions.

The Arab League formally recognizes Hezbollah as a terrorist entity.

The IDF releases a military map detailing over 950 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, indicating strategic targets in case of conflict.

Satellite images reveal a potential missile base linked to Hezbollah in Qusayr, Syria.

Cairo-based NileSat stops broadcasting Al-Manar, a channel affiliated with Hezbollah.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah declares that Bashar al-Assad's government is no longer under threat of collapse.

Leaked Israeli diplomatic cables reveal that Jerusalem anticipates a more intense war with Hezbollah, lasting two months and involving the launch of thousands of rockets at Israel.

Bahrain joins other Gulf countries in designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

The Arab Parliament officially categorizes Hezbollah as a terrorist group.

Senior Hezbollah commanders are sending their sons to Europe to prevent them from being sent to fight in Syria.

Hezbollah declares success in local elections in Shiite-dominated areas of eastern Lebanon, contrasting with their performance in Beirut.

Moroccan Foreign Ministry spokesman reveals evidence that Hezbollah armed and trained Polisario members in guerilla warfare tactics, and tried to establish a commando unit within the Western Saharan group.

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, previously supportive of Hezbollah, urges the group to pull out from Syria.

Saudi Arabia and the United States designate Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah's Executive Council and potential successor to Hassan Nasrallah, for sanctions.

Hezbollah announces the capture of an Iraqi man accused of espionage for Israel within Lebanese territory.

The United States apprehends Samer al-Debek and Ali Kourani on charges of conspiring to carry out Hezbollah-linked attacks targeting Israeli and American interests in the US and Panama.

Fawzi Ayoub, a Lebanese-Canadian on the FBI's most-wanted list, is reportedly killed while fighting in Syria.

During his Quds Day 2017 speech, Hassan Nasrallah warns of the involvement of Shiite Islamist fighters from various Arab and Muslim nations in fighting alongside Hezbollah against Israel in future conflicts.

The United States Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Beirut-based Stars Group Holding for procuring advanced military equipment for Hezbollah.

Hezbollah initiates an attack on Sunni militants in the partially Lebanese and partially Syrian Arsal Barrens, along with the Syrian Army, using artillery and rockets. The battle targets Nusra Front and ISIS positions in Lebanon and Syrian Western Qalamoun's Fleita outskirts.

Hezbollah makes progress against Nusra Front in Arsal, Lebanon, and also engages in fighting with the Syrian Army against Nusra Front in Fleita and Western Qalamoun.

Hezbollah's military media refutes reports of targeting a field hospital during the clashes in Arsal, Lebanon.

Nasrallah gives a speech regarding ongoing negotiations with the Nusra Front during the Arsal battle. He mentions that despite offers for a cease-fire being turned down, serious negotiations have started. Hezbollah plans to hand over the area to the Lebanese Army after expelling Nusra if requested.

Hezbollah commander Ibrahim al-Hajj is killed while carrying out his militant duties in Iraq.

Hezbollah inaugurates a virtual target range at its Mleeta Resistance Tourism Landmark, allowing visitors to engage in simulations of Hezbollah's battles and operations. Several Hezbollah officials and parliamentarians attend the opening ceremony.

Hezbollah targets an ISIS formation near Khirbet Dawoud, on the Lebanese-Syrian border, with rocket and artillery fire. The action is part of Hezbollah's efforts to combat ISIS presence in the region.

On August 13, Kuwait authorities arrested three members of the Abdali Cell, a terrorist group linked to Hezbollah, who were planning attacks in the country. The cell had amassed a significant arsenal of weapons and ammunition in their residences.

Hezbollah and the Syrian Army make advances against ISIS in al-Jarajir and Qara barrens in Syria's Western Qalamoun, seizing key points from the Sunni militant group. Additionally, Hezbollah condemns an ISIS attack in Barcelona.

Hezbollah announces a joint assault with the Syrian Arab Army Forces (SAF) on ISIS in the Syria-Lebanon border area. The operation, named 'Operation If You Return, We Will Return,' aims to make advances against ISIS in Syria's Western Qalamoun and seize 310 square kilometers of territory from the group.

Hezbollah and the Syrian Army continue their operation 'If You Return, We Will Return' against ISIS, capturing various areas in Syria's Western Qalamoun and the town of Hmeimeh in eastern Homs countryside.

Hezbollah claims to have used drones in attacks against Islamic State in Syria as part of their operation 'If You Return We Will Return,' gaining more territory from ISIS in Syria's Western Qalamoun.

Hezbollah and the Syrian Army persist with 'Operation if You Return We Will Return' against ISIS in Syria's Western Qalamoun, seizing territory and destroying an ISIS Emir's headquarters.

Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, takes credit for the battle against ISIS in both Lebanese and Syrian territories. Hezbollah and the Syrian Army make advancements against ISIS, including capturing the Ras al-Shahout crossing on the Syrian-Lebanese border.

ISIS fighters start surrendering to Hezbollah and Syrian regime forces as part of the ongoing 'Operation if You Return We Will Return' in Syria's Western Qalamoun.

Hezbollah and the Syrian Army seize control of Shmeis - Tam al-Mal Heights in the southern sector of operations in Syria's Western Qalamoun.

Hezbollah and the Syrian Army announce a complete ceasefire with ISIS in Syria's Western Qalamoun, starting at 7:00 AM, after making significant progress against the Sunni Islamist group.

Hezbollah arranges a deal to move ISIS fighters, families, and civilians from the Syrian-Lebanese border to the border of Iraq, leading to opposition from the United States. The U.S. intervenes with air strikes, bombing the convoy's route, and sending humanitarian aid. ISIS fighters are relocated to Abu Kamal on the Syrian-Iraqi border as part of the agreement.

Dino Bouterse, the son of Suriname's president, admits to offering Hezbollah a base in his country to target U.S. interests.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah declares triumph in Syria, mentioning that only isolated battles remain to be fought.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah states that the combined forces of Hezbollah, Syria, Iran, and Iraq have saved the region from ISIS during a speech on Ashoura.

Hezbollah suffers casualties in a clash with ISIS east of Hmeimah in Homs' southeastern countryside. The group makes advances against ISIS in the area.

Nasrallah gives a speech warning against internal conflicts in Lebanon and urges Syrian refugees to return to their country. He also mentions the imminent destruction of ISIS and opposes Kurdish independence.

Hezbollah and the Syrian Army capture Rajm al-Hadlah, Rajm Bakr, Khibrat Bakr, Khibrat Radifi in the southeastern countryside of Damascus, where opposition headquarters and communications centers were located.

Hezbollah engages in a confrontation with Nusra Front on the Lebanese-Syrian border, resulting in casualties on both sides.

Hezbollah sets off a bomb on the Lebanese-Israeli border, injuring two Israeli soldiers, prompting the IDF to retaliate with cross-border shelling.

Hezbollah operative Mohammad Amadar is apprehended in Peru for allegedly being assigned by the group to target Jewish and Israeli individuals in the country.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah announces that despite its involvement in Syria's Civil War, Hezbollah remains prepared and capable of combatting Israel.

Hezbollah, along with the Assad regime and Iraqi Shiite militias, seize Abu Kamal, the last major ISIS-held town in Syria.

Under Saudi pressure, Arab League nations label Hezbollah as a terrorist group, with the Bahraini Foreign Minister stating that Lebanon is now under Hezbollah's 'total control'.

A Saudi report alleges that Hezbollah is financing Hamas through bank accounts in Algeria, a claim denied by the Algerian Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments.

Video emerges of Hezbollah hosting Qais al-Khazali, the leader of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq Iraqi Shiite militia, and touring Lebanon's southern border with Israel.

Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, urges for a new Palestinian uprising in response to the US recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital. ISIS releases a video showing fallen Hezbollah fighters.

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir suggests disarming Hezbollah and turning it into a political party. Reports claim Hezbollah may be sending weapons and aid to Palestinian armed groups.

An explosives expert from Hezbollah is killed in coalition airstrikes in the Tahita directorate on Yemen's Western coast.

Three Hezbollah fighters, including a communications specialist and two explosives experts, are reported killed in coalition airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen.

Hezbollah and Amal Movement join forces in all electoral districts for Lebanon's upcoming parliamentary elections, running on the same tickets.

Hezbollah's Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah reveals details of alleged indirect communication attempts by the Obama administration and U.S. intelligence agencies with Hezbollah, including offers to remove the group from the Foreign Terrorist Organization List.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announces the establishment of a team to combat Hezbollah's financing and narcoterrorism activities.

Hezbollah field commander Mohammad Sadeq Sharafeddine, also known as Abi al-Huda, is laid to rest after being killed in clashes against ISIS in Syria's eastern desert.

Hezbollah reacts to Israeli Defense Minister's assertion of sovereignty over Gas Block 9, vowing to defend Lebanon's natural resources from Israeli encroachment.

The United States imposes fresh sanctions on financial institutions and individuals linked to Hezbollah.

Two captured Houthi fighters admit to receiving military training and education from Hezbollah.

Akram al-Kaabi, the head of Hezbollah al-Nujaba Movement, expresses readiness to fight alongside Hezbollah in a future war with Israel during his visit to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The US Justice Department accuses three individuals of exporting drone components to Hezbollah, underscoring international efforts to curb the group's military capabilities.

Iranian General Yahya Safavi lauds Hezbollah's evolution into a formidable army due to its experience in the Syrian Civil War, highlighting the group's military prowess.

Hezbollah releases the 'Sacred Defense' video game, depicting its involvement in the Syrian Civil War and combat against Sunni groups, showcasing the group's narrative.

Lebanese Shiite cleric Ali al-Amin asserts that neither Hezbollah nor Iran truly represent Shiism, reflecting internal dissent within the Shiite community.

An undated photo surfaces showing Hassan Nasrallah meeting with IRGC-QF commander Qassem Soleimani, indicating close ties between Hezbollah and Iran.

Farda News reveals remarks by Hassan Nasrallah prioritizing Wilayat al-Faqih over the Lebanese constitution and stating Hezbollah's involvement in Syria is to defend Shiism. Hezbollah denies the comments.

Hezbollah presents elections in the Bekaa Valley as a continuation of the victory over ISIS. Nasrallah accuses his electoral foes of supporting ISIS. Reports surface that Hezbollah was attempting to convert and recruit members of the Moroccan community in Abidjan, Ivory Coast through religious and educational institutions.

Senior Hezbollah commander Ali Hassan Tarhini is killed while fighting in Syria. Emirati State Minister for Foreign Affairs alleges Qatar's financial support to terror groups, including Hezbollah.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, highlighting the international concern over the group's military capabilities.

Sheikh Abbas al-Jawhari, an anti-Hezbollah Shiite cleric running for elections, is detained by Hezbollah in Baalbek/Al-Hermel. His press office accuses Hezbollah of framing him, leading to his release without charges after 24 hours.

Houthi leader Abdel Malek al-Houthi reaffirms his commitment to send fighters to assist Hezbollah in a potential conflict with Israel.

Hezbollah refutes Saudi accusations of supplying ballistic missiles to Houthi rebels in Yemen from Lebanon. The denial adds to the regional rivalry and accusations between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed groups.

An assassination plot targeting anti-Hezbollah Shiite cleric Sheikh Abbas al-Jawhari is executed, with the cleric accusing Hezbollah of orchestrating the attack. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions within Lebanon's religious and political landscape.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah alleges that the US proposed billions of dollars through intermediaries to halt Hezbollah's resistance activities against Israel post-9/11. The revelation sheds light on covert diplomatic maneuvers in the aftermath of significant events.

A Hezbollah member dies in a suspicious explosion in Sidon, Lebanon. The circumstances surrounding the incident raise questions about possible internal or external threats faced by Hezbollah operatives.

Hezbollah-linked individuals attack Ali al-Amine, editor-in-chief of al-Janoubia, a publication critical of Hezbollah, who was also a parliamentary candidate. The assault is seen as an attempt to silence dissenting voices.

Hezbollah secures 12 seats in Lebanon's parliamentary elections, marking its return to the political scene after nine years. Additionally, its allies Elwalid Succariyeh and Jamil al-Sayyed win two seats, bringing the total seats for the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc to 14.

Moroccan Foreign Ministry spokesman reveals evidence of Hezbollah arming and training Polisario members in guerilla warfare tactics and attempting to establish a commando unit within the Western Saharan group. Weapons and explosives, including SA-9 and SA-11 missiles, were transferred to the Polisario.

Hezbollah commander Nasser Jamil Hudroj is killed in confrontations with ISIS in eastern Syria.

The head of Iran’s Qods Force, Qassem Soleimani, says Hezbollah now has “74 parliamentarians out of 128” after recent elections. Reports emerge of Hezbollah fighters withdrawing from southern Syria, only to return in Syrian regime military uniforms.

President Bashar al-Assad mentions that discussions about Hezbollah's withdrawal from Syria are premature.

The Armed Forces of Yemen capture seven Hezbollah experts in Saada, aiding in the training of Houthi rebels. Saudi-led coalition announces killing eight other Hezbollah members in airstrikes in Saada. Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah issues a denial days later.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah announces Hezbollah's commitment to aiding the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland.

The U.S. Department of State releases information on Hezbollah's operational activities in Europe from 1983 to 2017.

The Saudi-led coalition alleges that Hezbollah provided the Houthis with a military communications system.

The Yemeni government lodges a formal complaint to Lebanon regarding Hezbollah’s actions in Yemen and their support for the Houthis.

The Syrian regime formally asks Hezbollah to extend their presence in Syria even after the battles in northeastern and northwestern Syria conclude.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah cautions pro-March 14 political forces against interfering with the Special Tribunal for Lebanon’s findings or holdings.

A Hezbollah source reiterates the group’s threat to combat Israel and other U.S. regional allies in case of an attack on Iran. The Yemeni government seeks a UN investigation into Hezbollah’s involvement in Yemen.

At least three members of Hezbollah are killed in the Druze city of Sweida, in Syria, by a car bomb believed to be detonated by ISIS or an ISIS-affiliated group.

The U.S. Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Mohammad Abdallah Al-Amin and his companies for aiding Adham Husayn Tabaja, connected to senior Hezbollah figures, in evading U.S. sanctions.

Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah cryptically addresses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's allegations regarding missile production sites in Beirut.

The U.S. Attorney General labels Hezbollah as a major transnational organized crime threat, signaling increased efforts to prosecute the group.

On October 25, 2018, US President Donald Trump signed a legislation imposing sanctions on Hezbollah. The legislation, called the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act, was introduced by Senator Marco Rubio of Florida. This bill enhances reporting obligations and imposes additional financial and economic sanctions on the group.

Allegations surface that Hezbollah is paying Syrian rebels close to the Israeli border to switch sides, potentially impacting regional dynamics.

The US State Department imposes sanctions on Jawad Nasrallah, son of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, designating him as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). Additionally, a trial begins in Paris for Mohammad Noureddine and associates accused of drug money laundering linked to Hezbollah.

Argentina apprehends two individuals with alleged ties to Hezbollah before the G20 Summit, seizing a cache of weapons including rifles and pistols.

Mossad assists in preventing a Hezbollah plan to attack Jewish targets in Argentina, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in the scheme.

Israel initiates Operation Northern Shield after discovering a network of Hezbollah tunnels connecting southern Lebanon to northern Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises Mossad agents for reducing Hezbollah's possession of precision-guided missiles from thousands to only a few dozen.

Algemeiner Journal highlights a warning from a top U.S. official about the perceived threat of Hezbollah in the Western Hemisphere being as dangerous as ISIS.

Head of IDF’s Military Intelligence branch states that Hezbollah lacks the domestic ability to produce precision-guided missiles.

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) finish Operation Northern Shield after uncovering the sixth, largest, and final Hezbollah tunnel stretching from southern Lebanon to northern Israel.

Venezuelan MP claims Hezbollah is exploiting the country’s gold mines to finance its activities in Lebanon and the Middle East.

Hezbollah voices its support for Nicolas Maduro against his opponent Juan Guaido.

Lebanon forms a new government after a 9-month deadlock, with Hezbollah receiving three positions in the cabinet.

The UK expands its ban on Hezbollah to include its political wing, in addition to the proscribed military wing.

Hezbollah sends young volunteers to Iran to assist in relief operations for areas affected by floods.

The U.S. State Department announces a $10 million reward for information that can help disrupt Hezbollah's finances, under its Rewards for Justice Program.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designates several individuals and companies, including those based in Belgium and Lebanon, for their involvement in Hezbollah's sanctions evasion schemes.

The trial of Ali Kourani, a dual Lebanese-U.S. citizen accused of gathering intelligence for Hezbollah within the U.S., commences.

UAE Court sentences six Lebanese nationals to jail for establishing a terrorist cell with connections to Hezbollah.

The German parliament rejects a bill to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist group in its entirety.

The U.S. and Argentina hold a workshop to counter Hezbollah's terrorist activities in the Western Hemisphere.

Lebanese national Nader Mohammad Farhat, associated with Hezbollah, is extradited from Paraguay to the U.S. for his involvement in a drug money laundering scheme.

Kosovo designates Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, but the ban is applied only to its military arm.

Hussain Ali Hazzima, chief of Hezbollah's Unit 200, is designated by the U.S. State Department for his role in the group's intelligence unit.

Mossad assists in the capture of Hezbollah agent Hussein Mahmoud Yassine in Uganda, who was tasked with identifying potential US and Israeli targets for attacks and recruiting Lebanese nationals.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions on Iranian-backed Hizballah officials Mohammad Hassan Raad and Wafiq Safa for exploiting Lebanon's political and financial system.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah announces the start of a troop reduction in Syria as the conflict in the country nears its end.

On 13 July 2019, Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah stated that Hezbollah's weapons have been developed in both quality and quantity, including precision missiles and drones.

Argentina designated Hezbollah as a terrorist organization on the 25th anniversary of the AMIA bombing and froze the group’s assets. This significant move marked Argentina as the first Latin American country to take such action against Hezbollah.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designates Salman Raouf Salman, a senior member of Hezbollah's External Security Organization and the suspected coordinator of the 1994 AMIA bombing.

A report reveals that Yemen's Houthis collected nearly $300,000 in a money-drive campaign to support Hezbollah.

A report indicated that Yemen’s Houthis raised nearly $300,000 in a money-drive campaign to support Hezbollah. This financial support highlighted the connections between different regional groups.

The District Court of the District of Columbia sentences Kassim Tajideen, a designated financer of Hezbollah, to five years in prison and orders him to forfeit $50 million.

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon releases an indictment naming four Hezbollah members, including Mustafa Badreddine, as the alleged perpetrators of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri's assassination.

Paraguay officially designates Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

Two Israeli drones crash in the Hezbollah-dominated southern outskirts of Beirut. Hezbollah claims they were rigged with explosives for a potential attack.

Hezbollah lays to rest its fighter Hussein Ali Samaha, who died in combat in Syria. This event marks an early acknowledgment of Hezbollah's involvement in the Syrian Civil War.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposes sanctions on Jammal Trust Bank SAL for knowingly facilitating banking activities for Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based financial institution.

Hezbollah initiates an Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) assault on an IDF convoy near Moshav Avivim in northern Israel. Despite Hezbollah's claims, the attack does not result in any Israeli casualties.

Israel claimed to have uncovered a precision missile site belonging to Hezbollah in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. The discovery heightened the security concerns in the region.

Hezbollah claimed to have shot down an Israeli drone in south Lebanon. The incident added to the tensions between Hezbollah and Israel in the region.

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon begins hearing closing arguments on Rafic Hariri's assassination, with the prosecution reiterating findings implicating the Syrian regime and Hezbollah members, including Mustafa Badreddine.

A captured Houthi fighter in Yemen admits to receiving ideological training from Hezbollah.

Reports surface that captured and wounded Houthi fighters in Yemen confess to receiving training from Hezbollah military experts.

Alexei Saab, holding dual Lebanese-U.S. citizenship, is accused of functioning as a Hezbollah agent based in the U.S. He is charged with surveilling potential targets like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building for potential attacks.

Lebanese President Michel Aoun gives an interview defending Hezbollah's possession of weapons and its role in Lebanese society.

Lebanon's parliament ratifies the international Arms Trade Treaty, angering Hezbollah lawmakers who protest the decision. Prime Minister Saad Hariri clarifies that the treaty has no connection to Hezbollah.

Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil takes foreign ambassadors and diplomats on a tour near Beirut's airport to refute Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims of Hezbollah housing precision guided missiles in the area.

French police raid the headquarters of Centre Zahra France, an Islamic association suspected of ties to Hezbollah. Weapons are allegedly seized and the organization's funds are frozen.

Usama and Issam Hamade, accused of conspiring to send drone components and technology from the U.S. to Hezbollah, are advised by federal prosecutors to remain in custody until their trial. They were apprehended in South Africa in February 2018 and later extradited to the U.S.

Caretaker Interior Minister Raya al-Hassan states in an interview that Hezbollah is deeply ingrained in Lebanese society. Hezbollah shoots down an Israeli drone in south Lebanon, although the IDF denies the incident.

Twitter suspends accounts linked to Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV network.

In a speech on 'Martyr's Day,' Hassan Nasrallah issues a threat that a potential U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran could lead to a broader regional conflict.

The CIA reportedly ceases its operations in Lebanon after Hezbollah's counterintelligence efforts expose the Agency's networks in the country.

Argentina considers softening its stance on Hezbollah, differentiating between its political and military wings.

Hezbollah accuses the U.S. of interfering in Lebanon's crisis and government formation.

Hezbollah and Amal supporters once again assaulted anti-government protesters.

Germany denies plans to ban Hezbollah entirely.

Ali Kourani receives a 40-year prison sentence for providing material support to Hezbollah.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah makes a public appearance for the first time since the 2006 war, addressing his supporters on Ashoura. During his speech, Nasrallah asserts Hezbollah's commitment to retaining its arms and readiness to defend them with a large number of trained fighters.

Guatemala's incoming president promised to ban Hezbollah during a visit to Israel.

Hezbollah discloses the identities of individuals it claims were part of a CIA spy-ring in Lebanon. This revelation follows Hezbollah's assertion of dismantling the CIA's spy network in Lebanon with the help of a double agent.

Lebanese troops used force to disperse Hezbollah and Amal Movement supporters attacking protesters, leading to clashes with anti-government protesters rejecting Hezbollah-allied Hassan Diab as the new prime minister.

Sudan closes Hezbollah offices as part of efforts to rebuild ties with the U.S.

The Democratic Republic of Congo announced sanctions against Saleh Assi, freezing his assets and businesses in the country.

The German parliament passed a motion calling for the government to prohibit all Hezbollah activities, potentially leading to a ban in early 2020.

Hezbollah's Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah gives an interview claiming that the Obama administration and U.S. intelligence agencies tried to indirectly communicate with Hezbollah through intermediaries. Nasrallah also alleges receiving offers to remove Hezbollah from the Foreign Terrorist Organization List and financial incentives.

Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, vowed to drive U.S. forces out of the Middle East in retaliation for the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani by the U.S. in Baghdad.

Iran reportedly cautioned Nasrallah that he might be targeted by the U.S. following the killing of Qassem Soleimani.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announces the establishment of a team dedicated to combating Hezbollah's financing and involvement in narcoterrorism.

Incoming Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei reaffirmed his commitment to categorize Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

Hezbollah field commander Mohammad Sadeq Sharafeddine, also known as Abi al-Huda, is laid to rest after being killed in clashes with ISIS in Syria's eastern desert.

On January 17, the UK officially designated the entire Hezbollah organization as a terrorist group and froze all its assets.

Hassan Diab establishes a new Lebanese government with the backing of Hezbollah and its political allies, indicating Hezbollah's significant political influence.

A Gulf official states that aid for Lebanon will not be provided until the government demonstrates independence from Hezbollah's influence.

An UAE court confirms a life sentence for a Hezbollah-linked terror cell, marking a significant legal decision against Hezbollah's activities.

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton reveals that Australia is contemplating designating the military wing of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, expanding beyond the current classification of only part of the group's military apparatus.

Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem announces that Hezbollah would refuse to subject Lebanon to an IMF economic reform plan, criticizing the IMF as a tool of global arrogance.

The U.S. Treasury Department imposes financial sanctions on three Lebanese individuals and 12 entities affiliated with the Iran-based Martyrs Foundation, part of Hezbollah's support network.

An Israeli strike targets Hezbollah-linked operative Imad al-Tawil in the village of Hader, near Quneitra. Al-Tawil was responsible for constructing Iranian military infrastructure in the Golan Heights.

Widespread Turkish strikes in north-west Syria result in the deaths of dozens of pro-Syrian regime fighters, including Hezbollah fighters. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that Hezbollah lost 14 fighters in the strikes.

Israeli Defense Forces strike a vehicle in Quneitra suspected of carrying a Hezbollah sniper unit, possibly in retaliation for previous sniper fire from the area towards Israeli-held Golan Heights.

Hezbollah parliamentarian Hassan Fadlallah reaffirms Hezbollah's opposition to an IMF plan aimed at resolving Lebanon's financial crisis.

Lebanese-American national Mariam Taha Thompson, working as a translator for the military in Iraq, is accused of giving Hezbollah highly classified information, including details of foreign informants. The investigation revealed that she accessed HUMINT source files between December 2019 and February 2020.

Israel conducts airstrikes on Hezbollah positions and a Syrian airbase in Homs, reportedly resulting in casualties and destruction. The strikes were carried out from Lebanese airspace.

Ex-Hezbollah Secretary-General Subhi al-Tufayli states that it goes against religious principles for Hezbollah to engage in combat in Idlib.

Israeli Defense Forces and the Defense Ministry initiate a project to enhance security in northern Israeli towns along the Lebanese border to defend against potential Hezbollah attacks.

Austria begins a trial against a suspected Hezbollah commander who resided in the country for 13 years, accused of involvement in financing terrorism. The trial leads to a resolution urging action against Hezbollah's illicit activities.

Hezbollah announces its commitment to assist in fighting the spread of COVID-19 in Lebanon by utilizing its extensive resources.

The IDF's Hebrew Twitter account announces that Israeli soldiers prevented an infiltration from Lebanon into northern Israel. Three breaches were discovered in the border fence separating the two countries.

Germany decides to prohibit all activities of Hezbollah, abandoning the previous differentiation between its military and political branches. This action follows Mossad's intelligence on Hezbollah's operations in Germany.

Israel conducts an airstrike on a Hezbollah weapons depot in central Syria, following previous attacks on Iranian-linked targets in the region, escalating tensions.

Lebanon's foreign minister Nassif Hitti calls in Germany's ambassador to Beirut to provide clarification regarding Germany's decision to outlaw Hezbollah on German territory.

Hezbollah declares success in local elections held in predominantly Shiite areas of eastern Lebanon. However, the group's performance in Beirut is not as favorable, indicating varying levels of support in different regions.

Mustafa Badreddine, a prominent military commander of Hezbollah, is assassinated in Syria, marking a significant loss for the group. This event underscores the risks faced by key figures in Hezbollah's operations.

Lebanon's Central Bank instructs Lebanese banks to adhere to regulations like HIFPA, resulting in the suspension of numerous bank accounts associated with Hezbollah. This move aims to enforce financial restrictions on the militant group.

Lebanese man, Usama Hamade, admits in federal court to conspiring to send drone components and technology from the U.S. to Hezbollah in Lebanon. His brother Issam had already confessed to the same offense earlier in March.

Hezbollah, in collaboration with the Syrian Army, seizes control of Eastern Ghouta from rebel forces. This military operation marks a significant advancement for Hezbollah in the Syrian conflict.

Lebanese banks shut down 100 bank accounts linked to Hezbollah and announce plans to close 3,000 more. This action is taken in compliance with regulations and sanctions targeting the militant group.

Hezbollah is believed to be responsible for placing explosives near Lebanon's BLOM Bank in central Beirut. This act is seen as an attempt to intimidate the bank against complying with U.S. sanctions on Hezbollah.

The Republic of Kosovo officially labels Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, announces the deployment of additional fighters to Aleppo, Syria. He downplays the effects of U.S. banking sanctions on Hezbollah's financial activities.

U.S. lawmakers call on the European Union to label all of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and prohibit its activities in Europe, not just its military wing.

A Lebanese judge banned local and foreign media from interviewing U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea for a year, citing her criticism of Hezbollah as seditious and a threat to local peace and stability.

Italian police seized 14 tonnes of Captagon amphetamine pills from Syria, tracing them back to Latakia, an area associated with Hezbollah smuggling. The involvement of Hezbollah in the shipment was considered likely by investigators.

Kassim Tajideen, a Lebanese businessman serving a sentence in the U.S. for financing Hezbollah, returned to Lebanon after being released early by U.S. authorities, highlighting the complexities of Hezbollah's global network.

Reports surfaced that Hezbollah was establishing an unofficial border crossing between Lebanon and Syria along Lebanon's eastern border, indicating the group's activities in the region.

Reports reveal that Hezbollah is providing training to Afghan Shiites as snipers to support the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. This development indicates Hezbollah's involvement in the Syrian civil war.

235 legislators from various countries signed a declaration urging the European Union to ban Hezbollah entirely, emphasizing the need for a unified stance against the organization.

German authorities alleged that 50 members of the Al-Mustafa Community Center in Bremen, Germany were involved in financially supporting Hezbollah by sending funds to families of deceased Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon.

Israel carried out an airstrike near Damascus International Airport, resulting in the death of Hezbollah fighter Ali Kamel Mohsen. Hezbollah confirmed Mohsen's death and vowed retaliation despite Israel's denial of intentionally targeting him.

Shin Bet announced the thwarting of a plot backed by Iran and Hezbollah to launch high-profile attacks in Judea and Samaria through the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). The cell planned major attacks on Israeli targets, including kidnapping an IDF soldier for a prisoner exchange.

The Israeli army thwarts a Hezbollah infiltration attempt along the northern border with Israel. Israeli forces repel the infiltrators back to Lebanon to prevent escalation. Hezbollah denies the attack, accusing Israel of fabricating the incident.

Fadi Hassan Nabha, a former member of Hezbollah, is detained by Brazilian authorities on charges related to drug trafficking. This arrest raises concerns about criminal activities linked to the militant group.

A report uncovers Hezbollah's fake news training camps in south Beirut. The investigation reveals Hezbollah's role in training recruits to spread online misinformation for political unrest in the Middle East.

750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored at Beirut's seaport explode, with suspicion pointing towards Hezbollah due to alleged illegal activities and control of buildings in the port.

Lithuania bans Hezbollah-affiliated individuals from entering the country, citing the group's use of terrorist means that threaten the security of various countries. The Lithuanian government also officially designates Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

Mohammad Hassan Hamdan from Dearborn, Michigan, admits to planning to join Hezbollah in Syria. He confesses to engaging in activities to support the militant group.

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon finds Salim Ayyash, a member of Hezbollah, guilty of the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. Two other members of Hezbollah were exonerated. The Tribunal did not definitively link Hezbollah's leadership or the Syrian regime to ordering the assassination.

The United States sanctioned two former Lebanese government ministers, Ali Hassan Khalil and Yousef Finyanus, political allies of Hezbollah for the first time.

A report revealed that the New IRA is forging alliances with Hezbollah and other radical groups in the Middle East, potentially receiving weapons and finances. Suspected links led to the import of arms, with members of the New IRA meeting Hezbollah representatives in Lebanon.

The United States sanctioned Hezbollah Executive Council official Sultan Khalifa Asad, and Lebanon-based companies Arch Consulting and Meamar Construction for their links to the group. Washington also accused Hezbollah of storing weapons and ammonium nitrate across Europe for future attacks.

Dual Lebanese-U.S. national Alexei Saab is charged with acting as a U.S.-based Hezbollah operative and scouting potential attack targets in the U.S.

Two men were sentenced to life imprisonment without parole by a Bulgarian court for a 2012 bus bombing at the country's second-largest airport, which killed five Israeli tourists and a Bulgarian driver. The attack was attributed to Hezbollah.

A Hezbollah arms depot explosion in Ain Qana, South Lebanon, attributed to a 'technical error' by Hezbollah, resulted in no casualties according to their denial.

Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani reveals his advisory role in Hezbollah's operations during the 2006 war with Israel.

Israeli security forces prevent a planned terrorist attack by Hezbollah in the Haifa area. The plot involved planting bombs and was successfully disrupted.

Saudi Arabia identifies two individuals and one organization for their connections to Hezbollah. This action is taken as part of efforts to combat the influence of the Hezbollah militant group.

The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Nabil Qaouk and Hassan al-Baghdadi, members of Hizballah’s Central Council, responsible for electing the Shura Council and controlling all aspects of Hizballah’s activities.

Hezbollah and Amal Movement supporters launch attacks on anti-government protesters following incitement by Hassan Nasrallah.

Usama and Issam Hamade, charged with conspiring to export drone parts and technology to Hezbollah, are urged to remain in custody.

Caretaker Interior Minister Raya al-Hassan states in an interview that Hezbollah is a permanent part of Lebanese society.

Twitter suspends accounts belonging to Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV network, including accounts in English, French, and Spanish.

Argentina considers softening its stance on Hezbollah by distinguishing between its political and military wings.

Hezbollah accuses the United States of interfering in Lebanon's crisis and the formation of a new government.

The U.S. State Department designates Ali Daamoush and Mustafa Mughniyeh as Specially Designated Global Terrorists under Executive Order 13224, highlighting Hezbollah's international terrorist activities.

Hezbollah targets an Israeli military bulldozer, resulting in the death of an IDF soldier. Israeli Air Force retaliates with airstrikes on Hezbollah bases in the Bekaa Valley.

Hezbollah returns prisoners including Elchanan Tannenbaum and bodies of Israeli soldiers. Israel releases Arab and Lebanese prisoners, including prominent figures like Sheikh Abdel Karim Obeid and Mustafa Dirani.

Hezbollah fires six mortars at an Israeli outpost near the Lebanese border, causing no casualties.

Israeli diplomatic assets in India, Georgia, and Thailand are targeted in attacks. Hezbollah is suspected to be behind these incidents.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah refutes Hezbollah's role in the bombing of Israeli targets, denying the organization's involvement.

Hezbollah collaborates with Russia to assist Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in recapturing Palmyra from ISIS, showcasing the group's military involvement in the Syrian conflict.

Reports surface revealing Iran's involvement in building a weapons factory for Hezbollah in south Lebanon, raising concerns about the group's military capabilities.

Moroccan authorities arrest Qassem Tajideen, a key financier of Hezbollah. He is later extradited to the United States, dealing a blow to Hezbollah's financial network.

A suicide car bombing in the Hezbollah-dominated Beqaa Valley claims the life of local Hezbollah leader Abdul Rahman al-Qadhi, with Nusra Front claiming responsibility.

Lebanon witnesses Sunni-Shiite clashes due to Hezbollah's participation in the Syrian Civil War. Bulgaria implicates Hezbollah in the 2012 Burgas bus bombing.

Violent confrontations occur between Hezbollah and Salafists in Beirut's predominantly Sunni Tariq al-Jdideh area, leading to Lebanese Armed Forces intervention.

Israeli Defense Forces shot down a drone that entered Israeli airspace from Lebanon, believed to be deployed by Hezbollah.

The US Department of State's Reward for Justice program offered a $10 million reward for information on Salim Jamil Ayyash, a senior operative in Hezbollah's assassinations squad.

A 25-year-old Israeli woman residing in Beer Sheeva was indicted for passing intelligence to Hezbollah. She established contact with a Hezbollah operative named 'Ali' and sent photographs of military targets inside Israel.

Hezbollah commander Mohammad Ali Younes was assassinated in south Lebanon. Younes was responsible for Hezbollah's counterintelligence activities, including identifying collaborators and spies.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah announces that Bashar al-Assad's regime is no longer under threat of collapse.

Germany prohibits the 'Orphaned Children Project-Lebanon' group for its ties to Hezbollah and fundraising for the terror organization.

Israel Defense Forces issued a warning to Hezbollah regarding its military presence in Syria, uploading a video allegedly showing a Syrian Arab Army officer visiting Hezbollah positions.

Hezbollah implemented a comprehensive plan to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the Bekaa region, involving 3,350 personnel and 266 social and health committees.

Hezbollah fires an anti-tank missile at an IDF tank in the Shebaa Farms, resulting in the death of one soldier.

An Israeli drone targeted a Jeep Grand Cherokee carrying members of Hezbollah near the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing. Reports suggest that the occupants, including Mustafa Mughniyeh and an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officer Imad Karimi, survived the strike with conflicting accounts of their identities.

Hezbollah launched the Al-Sajjad chain of supermarkets offering discounted Syrian, Iraqi, and Iranian products. The supermarkets were accessible with a shopping card issued by Hezbollah.

Thailand apprehends two Hezbollah members, Daoud Farhat and Youssef Ayad, for plotting assaults on Israeli tourists.

Hezbollah conducts a controversial media tour of the Israeli-Lebanese border, sparking tensions. Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri responds by visiting south Lebanon, explicitly rejecting Hezbollah's actions.

The IDF shoots down a Hezbollah drone that breached Israeli airspace. Additionally, Israeli troops discover another downed Hezbollah drone on the Israel-Lebanon border.

Hezbollah allegedly shells Israeli outposts in the Shebaa Farms, leading to IDF retaliation. Hezbollah claims an Israeli patrol entered Lebanese territory.

Israeli helicopters attack a suspected Hezbollah site on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights. The strike targets an area linked to Assad's regime, Iran, and Hezbollah, injuring a man identified as Taher Mahmoud.

The US Treasury Department's OFAC imposed sanctions on seven Lebanese nationals linked to Hezbollah and its financial arm, Qard al-Hassan.

Three rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel while IDF clashed with Palestinian militant groups in Gaza. Hezbollah did not claim responsibility for the rockets, leading to IDF retaliating with artillery fire into Lebanon.

Hezbollah operative Mohammad Qassem Tahhan, who had served in Syria, is killed by Israeli gunfire while attempting to breach the border fence with Israel during protests against the IDF's operations in Gaza.

Israeli Kan TV reveals the existence of a vast tunnel network allegedly constructed by Hezbollah from Beirut to south Lebanon for defensive purposes, enabling rapid and covert movement of fighters.

The US Treasury Department sanctions Lebanese businessman and Hezbollah financial supporter Ahmad Jalal Reda Abdallah, along with his associates and companies in Lebanon and Iraq.

IDF reveals the smuggling of weapons from Iran to Hezbollah by sayyed Reza Hashem Saffiedine, son-in-law of former IRGC-QF commander General Qassem Soleimani, using civilian flights and overland routes.

The US imposes economic sanctions on an international network involved in oil smuggling and money laundering, led by IRGC Quds Force officials, for smuggling funds to Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies.

Lebanese Armed Forces fire on Hezbollah protesters, resulting in five deaths and several injuries. Riots erupt in Hezbollah's stronghold in south Beirut. Nasrallah accuses the U.S. Embassy in Beirut of instigating the violence.

Nabih Berri, head of the Hezbollah-Allied Amal Party, secures re-election as Lebanon’s Parliamentary Speaker with a slim 65-vote majority.

Syrian rebels launch rockets into the Hezbollah-controlled Baalbek region in response to Hezbollah's activities in Qusayr.

Hezbollah sends 2,000 fighters to Aleppo to aid Bashar al-Assad's forces. A Hezbollah commander reveals the deployment of fighters in Syria, with a significant number in Qusayr.

The Gulf Cooperation Council designates Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

The Arab League criticizes Hezbollah's military involvement in Syria. Meanwhile, Hezbollah and the Syrian Army capture Qusayr from rebel forces.

Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem warns of forceful action in response to the arrival of a vessel operated by Energean to develop Israel’s Karish gas field, a site whose ownership is disputed by Lebanon.

Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, warns of using all options to stop Israel from drilling in Karish, citing Lebanese objections to the activity.

Hezbollah supporters shoot and kill Hisham Salman, an anti-Assad protester, during a demonstration in Beirut, also injuring other anti-Assad demonstrators.

The Gulf Cooperation Council vows sanctions against Hezbollah due to its involvement in the Syrian Civil War.

Hezbollah members Hassan Habib Merhi and Hussein Hassan Oneissi are sentenced to life imprisonment in absentia by the Special Tribunal for Lebanon for their involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri.

The US State Department's Rewards for Justice program offers a $10 million reward for information on Mohammad Jaafar Qasir, who is involved in overseeing front companies used to hide the IRGC-QF's role in oil sales benefiting Hezbollah and other illicit actors. Qasir is also linked to facilitating weapon transfers from Syria to Lebanon.

Violent clashes erupt between followers of Salafist sheikh Ahmad al-Assir and Hezbollah in Sidon, involving the use of automatic rifles and RPGs.

The Free Syrian Army accuses Hezbollah and the Syrian Army of utilizing chemical weapons in an attack on Zamalka, near Damascus.

Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, expressed support for the election of President Ebrahim Raisi in Iran, hailing him as a strong ally for the resistance against external threats. Nasrallah's statement highlighted the close political alignment between Hezbollah and the Iranian regime.

Linguist Mariam Taha Thompson working for the U.S. Department of Defense is sentenced to 23 years in prison for providing classified information exposing U.S. intelligence sources to a Lebanese national linked to Hezbollah.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah announces the readiness of logistical preparations to import Iranian-supplied fuel into Lebanon to alleviate the country's energy shortages.

U.S. lawmakers urged the European Union to classify all of Hezbollah as a terrorist group and impose a ban on its activities across the continent, advocating for a comprehensive approach to counter the organization.

A meeting between a Saudi delegation and Hezbollah in Lebanon set the stage for a potential ceasefire in Yemen. Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem presented a list of demands to the Saudis, including the removal of Yemen's President Hadi, lifting the blockade of Hodeidah and Sanaa, and an exchange of prisoners.

Hamas’ Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah meet in Beirut to discuss the recent clash between Israel and Gaza-based Palestinian militant groups and strategize on how to build on the conflict.

The United States organizes a 30-country meeting focused on countering Hezbollah, with participation from various countries and experts to address the threat posed by the organization.

The Israeli Air Force retaliates with strikes in Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of three Syrian soldiers and one Lebanese soldier. Hezbollah responds by shelling northern Israel, leading to further strikes by the IAF on the group's positions.

Hezbollah deployed three drones towards Israel's Karish gas field, which were intercepted and shot down by the Israel Air Force. The drones were found to be recording offshore installations at Karish using stolen footage from a promotional video by the rig's owner, Energean.

Kassim Tajideen, a Lebanese businessman imprisoned in the U.S. for financing Hezbollah, returned to Lebanon after being released early by U.S. authorities, raising concerns about his potential re-engagement with the group.

The '313 Brigade' claims responsibility for an attack in Beirut targeting Hezbollah members, causing injuries to 53 individuals.

Hezbollah's Deputy-Secretary General, Naim Qassem, asserted that the group had prior knowledge of an Israeli deception related to the destruction of tunnels in Gaza.

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz accused Hezbollah of cooperating with Hamas to strengthen military ties and influence Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, raising concerns about regional security.

An explosion hits a Hezbollah convoy carrying security officials in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, resulting in injuries to three Hezbollah members.

235 legislators from various countries signed a declaration urging the European Union to ban Hezbollah entirely, emphasizing the need for a unified stance against the organization.

A Hezbollah operative carries out a bombing on a bus in Burgas, Bulgaria, resulting in the deaths of six individuals, mostly Israeli youths, and injuring 32 others.

US officials attribute the Burgas Bus bombing in Bulgaria to a member of a Hezbollah cell operating in the country.

Israel conducted an airstrike near Damascus International Airport, resulting in the death of Hezbollah fighter Ali Kamel Mohsen. Hezbollah confirmed Mohsen's death and threatened retaliation despite Israel's denial of intentionally targeting him.

Shin Bet revealed the foiling of a plot backed by Iran and Hezbollah, involving the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) in Judea and Samaria. The operation aimed to carry out major attacks on Israeli targets and communities, including kidnapping an IDF soldier.

A Mossad investigation uncovers that a Hezbollah unit was responsible for terrorist attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets in Argentina during the 1990s, without direct aid from Iran.

Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman declares that any attempt by Hezbollah to acquire non-conventional weapons would be a 'red line' and a cause for war with Israel.

Israeli army thwarts a Hezbollah infiltration along the northern border, leading to accusations and denials between the two sides regarding the incident.

The Lebanese General Directorate of General Security facilitates the exchange of bodies of fighters between Hezbollah and Nusra Front, as well as the evacuation of Nusra Front fighters and their families. Hezbollah fighters also capture an abandoned M113 APC in Lebanon's Arsal Barrens.

Hezbollah commander Ibrahim al-Hajj is killed while 'fulfilling his jihadi duty' in Iraq.

Hezbollah deployed additional forces to Syria in response to an ISIS assault on a pro-Iranian militia base, indicating the group's active involvement in regional conflicts.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah delivers a victory speech following the battle of Arsal, emphasizing the need for the Lebanese government to coordinate the repatriation of Syrian refugees with the Assad regime. Nasrallah also discusses the role of the LAF and Hezbollah in combating ISIS and denies any ties to the Abdali Cell.

Hezbollah inaugurates a virtual target range at its Mleeta Resistance Tourism Landmark in Lebanon, where visitors can participate in simulations of Hezbollah's battles and operations. The opening ceremony is attended by several Hezbollah officials and parliamentarians.

Hezbollah launched rockets into the disputed territory of Shebaa Farms, claimed by Lebanon and captured by Israel from Syria in 1967. This marked the first rocket attack by Hezbollah on Israel since the 2006 war, in response to an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon.

Hezbollah carries out an IED attack against IDF troops on the Lebanese-Israeli border, resulting in the wounding of four soldiers. Hassan Nasrallah later claims responsibility for the attack.

Hezbollah's Mousa Ali Chehimi is killed while fighting for Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. His death is not officially acknowledged by Hezbollah, and he is buried two days later with the presence of Hezbollah parliamentarians.

Hezbollah's Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah issues a warning to Israel following a brief clash between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip.

The United States Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Hezbollah for its role in the Syrian Civil War and support of the Assad regime. This action adds Hezbollah to a U.S. blacklist under an executive order signed by President Barack Obama in 2011.

Lithuania prohibits Hezbollah-affiliated individuals from entering the country due to their use of terrorist means that threaten the security of multiple countries.

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon convicts Salim Ayyash, a Hezbollah member, for the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, while exonerating two other Hezbollah members.

Hezbollah announced the arrangement of a shipment of Iranian fuel to set sail for Lebanon, warning the U.S. and Israel against interference.

The United States confiscates $150 million associated with Hezbollah's money laundering activities through the Lebanese-Canadian Bank (LCB), further tightening the financial noose around the organization.

The defunct Lebanese Canadian Bank continues to refute any ties to Hezbollah despite allegations. The bank maintains its stance on the matter.

Israel launches an attack on Hezbollah-linked 'Green Without Borders' positions on the Israel-Lebanon border in retaliation for cross-border fire from Lebanon targeting Israeli troops.

Hezbollah announces the organization of a third shipment of Iranian fuel destined for Lebanon, while the first shipment is en route and the second is being readied for transport.

Hezbollah brokers a deal to evacuate ISIS fighters, their families, and civilians from the Syrian-Lebanese border to Iraq. This action triggers opposition from the United States, leading to airstrikes and other interventions.

Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, discusses the evacuation of ISIS militants from the Lebanese-Syrian border to Abu Kamal with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, emphasizing Hezbollah's role in fighting ISIS in the Syrian desert.

Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy commander of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces, commends Hezbollah and its leader Hassan Nasrallah for their efforts in combating terrorism and Zionism. He emphasizes the unity between PMF and Hezbollah in facing common challenges.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah denies that Hezbollah possesses chemical weapons in an interview with Al-Mayadeen. He asserts that Hezbollah can target locations in Israel that would have similar effects and cause suffering in a future conflict.

Hezbollah's Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah welcomes Hamas counterpart Ismail Haniyeh to Lebanon for the first time in 27 years. The meeting focuses on discussing joint responses to Arab-Israeli normalization efforts.

A bomb exploded outside the residence of Lebanese Public Works Minister Ali Hamieh, a Hezbollah-backed official, highlighting security concerns and political tensions in Lebanon.

Hezbollah claims to have found an Israeli spying device in the Kfarchouba area of south Lebanon and informs the Lebanese Army and intelligence services, who take action in the region.

Serbia officially labels Hezbollah as a terrorist organization in its entirety, marking a significant move against the group.

Reports indicated that the Israel Defense Forces observed a partial retreat of Hezbollah and Iranian troops from Syria, potentially impacting the dynamics in the conflict-ridden region.

Hezbollah receives its initial delivery of Iranian fuel in Lebanon after the shipment docked at Syria's Baniyas port earlier.

The United States imposes sanctions on Hezbollah Executive Council official Sultan Khalifa Asad, as well as Lebanon-based companies Arch Consulting and Meamar Construction, for their ties to the group. Washington also accuses Hezbollah of storing weapons and ammonium nitrate across Europe for potential future attacks linked to Iran.

A US court ordered Hezbollah to pay millions of dollars in damages to Americans who claimed they were injured by Hezbollah's rockets during the 2006 war with Israel. This legal action holds Hezbollah accountable for its actions.

Hezbollah declares the arrival of another batch of Iranian fuel for Lebanon, which has docked at Syria's Baniyas Port.

The United States imposes sanctions on multiple individuals financing Hezbollah in the Gulf region, in collaboration with Qatar.

Reports emerge that Hezbollah has threatened to remove Judge Tarek al-Bitar, who was investigating the Beirut Port Blast.

Hezbollah suffers the loss of military commander Ali al-Hadi al-Asheq in clashes with ISIS in the desert of Palmyra. Al-Hadi al-Asheq, a member of Hezbollah's special forces since 1992, is remembered for his dedicated service and sacrifice.

Hezbollah, the Syrian Army, and 'Resistance Axis' forces capture Marker Points on the Jordanian-Syrian border and eliminate ISIS strongholds in Hama's eastern countryside. The successful operations demonstrate the coalition's effectiveness in combating terrorism.

Hezbollah, the Syrian Army, and 'Resistance Axis' forces make significant gains against ISIS in the southeastern countryside of Homs, encroaching on the outskirts of the city of Qaryatayn. The operation marks a strategic advancement in the fight against the terrorist group.

Third Hezbollah tanker carrying Iranian fuel for Lebanon docks in Syria.

Hezbollah, the Syrian Army, and 'Resistance Axis' forces capture Lisan al-Sakhr Heights and Tal al-Dabu’ in the southwestern countryside of Damascus, gaining control over strategic areas. They also secure the connecting road between al-Sukhnah and Deir Ezzor, further consolidating their position.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah delivers a speech marking the one-week anniversary of the death of commander Ali Hadi al-Asheq, highlighting his contributions to Hezbollah. Nasrallah discusses the eradication of ISIS, accuses the United States of supporting the group, and expresses support for Lebanon's decision to isolate its economy from U.S. financial sanctions.

Ali Atwa, a senior Hezbollah operative wanted for his role in the 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847, dies of cancer in his early 60s.

Reports indicated that Hezbollah approved of the Lebanon-Israel maritime border deal, signaling a positive stance on the agreement.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah supported the Lebanon-Israel maritime border deal and claimed credit for influencing Israel to accept the agreement.

Six people were killed in a protest held by Hezbollah supporters in Beirut. Hezbollah accuses the Lebanese Forces party of carrying out the attack and its leader Samir Geagea of approving it.

A senior Israeli military official anticipates that Hezbollah could launch around 2,000 rockets per day towards Israel in the event of a conflict between the two adversaries.

Alex Saab, accused of money laundering for Hezbollah and having close ties to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is extradited to the United States.

Lebanese officials allowed Hezbollah to review the Lebanon-Israel maritime border deal before giving final approval. Hezbollah's acceptance of the agreement contradicted claims that it would diminish the group's power in Lebanon.

Israeli officials declared that they had destroyed a significant portion of Iran's military presence in Syria, including Hezbollah's efforts to establish itself in the country. This action was aimed at preventing the buildup of a weapons manufacturing capability in Syria.

An Israeli helicopter reportedly conducted strikes on locations in southern Syria believed to be associated with Hezbollah.

Saudi Arabia labels Al-Qardh al-Hassan, Hezbollah's financial arm, as a terrorist entity.

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, and Kuwait expel Lebanese ambassadors due to comments supporting Houthis made by Lebanese officials with ties to Hezbollah. US imposes sanctions on Lebanese individuals.

The IDF carried out an exercise simulating a full-scale war scenario involving Hezbollah.

Israel held a military exercise, simulating a conflict with Hezbollah.

The Swiss government expressed its opposition to banning Hezbollah, stating that the group is not very active in Switzerland. They argued that such a ban could hinder Switzerland's humanitarian efforts and its reputation as a neutral country.

The United States imposed sanctions on an oil smuggling network that supports Iran's Quds Force and Hezbollah. The move is aimed at disrupting the financial networks that fund these Iranian-backed militant groups.

Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, announced that the group spent $10 million to buy Iranian fuel for Lebanon.

Colombian newspaper El Tiempo reports that Hezbollah planned to assassinate an Israeli national, a former intelligence officer, in Bogota as part of an operation seeking revenge for the killing of IRGC-QF Commander Qassem Soleimani in January 2020.

Kuwait detained 18 individuals on suspicion of providing financial support to Hezbollah.

Israeli Police raised concerns about Hezbollah's increased attempts to supply weapons to criminal elements within the Arab Israeli sector to incite civil unrest.

Australia officially labeled Hezbollah as a terrorist group.

The IDF disclosed that Syrian Army intelligence officer Bashar al-Hussein was the main link between Hezbollah's Southern Command and the Syrian Army's 1st Corps.

May Masarwa from Taibeh is sentenced to prison for spying on IDF military sites and a hospital for Hezbollah, illustrating the group's intelligence activities within Israel.

Israeli media reports IDF concerns over the potential acquisition of chemical weapons by Hezbollah from Syria, heightening regional security threats.

Reports suggest Hezbollah and Iranian forces are expanding their presence in Syria, particularly around Damascus, to establish a training and operations center for reconnaissance drones, indicating their deep involvement in the Syrian conflict.

Al-Akhbar reveals the arrest of a former Hezbollah member in September 2022 on charges of espionage for Israel, shedding light on security concerns within the group.

The Lebanese military tribunal accuses seven individuals associated with Hezbollah of involvement in the killing of a UN Peacekeeper.

Hezbollah organizes a conference in Beirut for Saudi opposition figures, attended by members of Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia, indicating the group's involvement in regional political dynamics.

An explosion is reported at a Hezbollah military site in southern Lebanon, raising concerns about the security and activities of the group in the region.

Amid increasing tensions between Hezbollah and the Free Patriotic Movement, Michel Aoun warns of scrapping the 2006 Mar Mikhael Agreement with Hezbollah.

The United States imposes sanctions on individuals linked to Hezbollah, including Adnan Ayad, Ali Adel Diab, and Jihad Adnan Ayad, for their involvement in financial facilitation for the group.

Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib asserts that Lebanon will not disarm Hezbollah, emphasizing the group's existence in Lebanon.

Hezbollah constructs 20 new observation posts along the border between Israel and Lebanon.

The United States announces sanctions against Lebanese money exchanger Hassan Moukalled and his businesses for their alleged financial links to Hezbollah.

The United States imposes sanctions on Paraguay's former President Horacio Cartes and current Vice President Hugo Velazquez due to their financial connections with Hezbollah and other corruption issues.

Israel conducts an airstrike near Damascus, reportedly targeting a facility belonging to Hezbollah.

Israel imposes sanctions on Lebanese companies supporting Hezbollah's missile initiatives.

Nasrallah emphasized Iran's regional strength and denied allegations that Hezbollah blindly followed Tehran's orders, stating that Hezbollah's actions were primarily for Lebanon's benefit.

Lebanon prohibited pro-Iranian Bahraini opposition groups from organizing events in Beirut.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted and shot down a Hezbollah drone that crossed into Israeli territory.

The pro-opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Hezbollah established secret prisons near Palmyra in Syria.

A senior Hamas delegation held a meeting with Hezbollah's leaders in Lebanon.

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne states that Australia will assess Hezbollah's actions to determine whether to ban the entire group, beyond just its 'External Security Organization,' following the UK's stance.

Hezbollah issued a denial regarding reports of an Israeli special forces team finding and destroying its drone cache.

Israel brings charges against two Syrians for espionage on behalf of Hezbollah.

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on two Hezbollah financiers, Ali Saade and Ibrahim Taher, operating in Guinea.

Hezbollah publicly supports Sleiman Frangieh, a rival of its former allies, for the presidency, distancing itself from FPM, Gebran Basil, and Michel Aoun.

Germany announces it will not follow the UK's decision to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon convicted two Hezbollah members, Hassan Habib Merhi and Hussein Hassan Oneissi, for the assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri.

Israel reports that Hezbollah commander Ali Musa Daqdouq, responsible for U.S. personnel deaths in Iraq, is operating in the Golan Heights to establish a guerilla network for potential attacks on Israeli targets.

Hezbollah is suspected of aiding a Palestinian infiltrator from Lebanon who planted an explosive device on a highway in northern Israel's Megiddo.

Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, reiterated the significance of his group's participation in every Lebanese government.

Germany closed the Hezbollah-linked Al-Mustafa Community Center for promoting terrorism against Israel.

Israel's Shin Bet arrested two Arab Israelis for attempting to smuggle guns into Israel, identifying targets for missile attacks, and planning kidnappings on behalf of Hezbollah.

An Omani team holds a meeting with Hezbollah in Lebanon regarding the situation in Yemen.

Lebanese President Michel Aoun defended Hezbollah during his visit to the Vatican, stating that the group's resistance against Israel's occupation was not terrorism.

Hezbollah started recruiting men aged 15 to 20 in the city of Homs in early 2022, with the recruitment process involving security monitoring and combat training in Lebanon.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian meets with Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah during his visit to Beirut.

Lebanese General Security Director Abbas Ibrahim informs U.S. Envoy Amos Hochstein about threats from Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah during maritime border negotiations.

A barrage of 34 rockets is launched from Lebanon into Israel by Palestinian militants, with Israel responding but not targeting Hezbollah directly.

Hezbollah discreetly sets up two military outpost tents within the Israeli side of the Blue Line.

The U.S. Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Kassem Chams for facilitating fund transfers on behalf of Hezbollah and narcotics trafficking groups.

Supporters of Hezbollah demonstrate on Quds Day near the Blue Line, leading to intervention by UNIFIL to disperse the protest.

A court in Bahrain convicts 139 individuals for involvement in a group named 'Bahrain Hezbollah,' accused of instigating discord in the Gulf kingdom.

Hezbollah dispatches young volunteers to Iran to assist in relief operations for areas affected by floods.

An Indian national is detained in London for providing financial support to Hezbollah.

The U.S. State Department announces a $10 million reward for information aimed at disrupting Hezbollah's finances, under its Rewards for Justice Program.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that Hezbollah has established workshops in Homs for manufacturing various weapons under the supervision of IRGC experts.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designates individuals and companies, including Wael Bazzi and Voltra Transcor Energy BVBA, for acting on behalf of Hezbollah financiers, contributing to sanctions evasion schemes.

Israeli Defense Forces disclose the identities of Hezbollah members involved in drug and weapon smuggling activities along the Israeli-Lebanese border.

Israeli forces prevent a weapon smuggling attempt across the Lebanese border, suspecting Hezbollah's involvement in the operation.

Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi accuses Hezbollah of orchestrating a rare roadside bomb attack in Megiddo.

The trial of Ali Kourani, a dual Lebanese-U.S. citizen accused of gathering intelligence on targets within the U.S. for Hezbollah, commences.

Hezbollah recruiter known as Abu Ali restarts his operations in southern Syria following the arrest of one of his recruits by Israel.

Germany apprehends two individuals believed to be involved in recruiting activities for Hezbollah.

The U.S. Justice Department takes control of 13 websites linked to Hezbollah and its associated groups.

Alexei Saab, a New Jersey software developer linked to Hezbollah, is convicted for receiving military training from Hezbollah's Islamic Jihad Organization. The jury could not reach a verdict on a terrorism charge.

The US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on top Hezbollah financiers, leading to measures taken by Iraq against Hezbollah in compliance with the sanctions.

FPM head Gebran Bassil attempts to find agreement with groups opposing Hezbollah after tensions with the Shiite organization escalate over the presidency.

The US Treasury Department sanctions Ahmad Jalal Reda Abdallah, a Lebanese businessman and Hezbollah financial financier, along with his associates and companies in Lebanon and Iraq.

IDF reveals that Sayyed Reza Hashem Saffiedine, son-in-law of former IRGC-QF commander General Qassem Soleimani, smuggles weapons from Iran to Hezbollah using civilian flights between Iran and Damascus.

Morocco's foreign minister alleges that Hezbollah started aiding the Polisario after the arrest of one of its top financiers in Africa.

Moroccan Shiite activists urge the Foreign Ministry to provide proof of Hezbollah's ties to the Polisario.

Tensions arise between Hezbollah and Russia over a Russian force deployment near the Syrian-Lebanon border, leading to protests by Hezbollah and eventual Russian withdrawal.

Israel raises concerns to the UN about Hezbollah training 'thousands' of Hamas fighters in Lebanon.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah issued a threat against Israel, stating that all options are being considered to prevent Israel from drilling in Karish due to Lebanese objections.

Hassan Nasrallah states that Hezbollah will remain in Syria until President Bashar al-Assad requests the withdrawal of its fighters.

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon sentenced Hezbollah members Hassan Habib Merhi and Hussein Hassan Oneissi to life imprisonment in absentia for the assassination of Rafic Hariri.

The US State Department's Rewards for Justice program offered a $10 million reward for information on Hezbollah financier Mohammad Jaafar Qasir, linking him to various illicit activities supporting Hezbollah, IRGC-QF, and the Syrian regime.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah had a meeting with Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Beirut.

A meeting between a Saudi delegation and Hezbollah in Lebanon led to discussions on a ceasefire in Yemen. Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem presented a list of demands to the Saudis, including the removal of Yemen's President Hadi and the lifting of blockades.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah gives a rare public address urging supporters to protest a film mocking the Islamic prophet Mohammad, redirecting their anger towards the United States and Israel.

Hezbollah faced casualties, including the death of a senior military media correspondent, Ali Abdullatif Ammar, in a confrontation with ISIS. The group, along with the Syrian Army, made advances against ISIS in the region.

Hezbollah commander Ali Hussein Naseef's body is returned to Lebanon after being killed in Syria's Qusair. Naseef was a high-ranking member and founder of the Shiite group.

Hezbollah suffered a loss as one of its long-serving special forces members, Ali al-Hadi al-Asheq, also known as Al-Hajj Abbas, was killed in clashes with ISIS in the desert of Palmyra.

Israeli officials assert that Israel has significantly damaged Iran's military presence in Syria, including Hezbollah's activities, signaling a shift in regional power dynamics.

Switzerland's government opposes banning Hezbollah, citing the group's limited activity in the country and concerns about hindering humanitarian efforts and neutrality, sparking debates on counterterrorism measures.

The United States imposes sanctions on an oil smuggling network backing Iran's Quds Force and Hezbollah, aiming to disrupt their illicit activities and financial networks.

An alleged Israeli airstrike reportedly destroys a Hezbollah warehouse in the city of Homs, Syria.

A report alleges that Hezbollah is stockpiling chemical warheads in a warehouse near the Syrian-Lebanese border, raising concerns about the group's military capabilities.

The United States imposes sanctions on two accountants and two companies in Lebanon for allegedly providing financial services to Hezbollah, intensifying pressure on the group.

Wafiq Safa, a senior Hezbollah official, comments on the accidental death of an Irish UNIFIL soldier, denying Hezbollah's involvement.

Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, refutes any connections between Hezbollah and a drug trafficker who was targeted in Jordanian airstrikes in Syria.

Gebran Bassil, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), attempts to find common interests with groups opposing Hezbollah after tensions between them escalate over the Lebanese presidency.

Hezbollah organizes a significant military exercise to showcase its military capabilities and strength.

The UAE releases nine Lebanese individuals who were detained over suspected connections to Hezbollah after determining their innocence.

Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit a Hezbollah base in Syria where operatives associated with the Golan File, a unit of Hezbollah operating in southern Syria, were trained for operations against Israel.

The Lebanese military tribunal formally charges five individuals from Hezbollah and the Amal Movement with the murder of an Irish UNIFIL peacekeeper in 2022.

Hezbollah obstructs the twelfth attempt to hold a vote for the election of the Lebanese president.

Argentina issues warrants for the arrest of four Hezbollah members suspected of involvement in the AMIA bombing.

Israeli media reports the presence of Hezbollah tents established on the Israeli side of the Blue Line, the border demarcation between Israel and Lebanon.

French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian holds discussions with Hezbollah representatives in Lebanon regarding internal political matters.

Israeli authorities confiscate cryptocurrency accounts associated with the IRGC Quds Force and Hezbollah.

Hezbollah's leader criticizes the actions of ISIS, referring to them as 'barbaric'. This denouncement highlights the ongoing conflict and tensions between the two groups.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed that Iran was constructing an airport in southern Lebanon, close to the Israeli border, which could potentially be used for launching attacks against Israel.

Hezbollah launched rockets at Israeli positions in Shebaa Farms during the 2023 Israel-Hamas war, leading to Israeli retaliation with drone strikes and artillery fire. The clashes marked a significant escalation between the two countries since the 2006 Lebanon War.

Hezbollah, a Shiite Muslim political party and militant group in Lebanon, has gained military experience from fighting in Syria's civil war and clashes with Israel. Despite its strengthened military capabilities, its political influence among Lebanon's populace may be diminishing.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah denied knowledge of the attacks and warned the United States not to invade Lebanon. He emphasized Hezbollah's ongoing skirmishes with Israel and blamed the United States for the war against Gaza.

Israeli forces carry out an attack in the Dahiya neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon, resulting in the assassination of Saleh Al-Arouri, a prominent figure of Hamas in Lebanon.

Israel conducts a military operation targeting Hezbollah's air defense assets in Baalbek, Lebanon, in retaliation for Hezbollah shooting down an Israeli UAV.

Israel conducts airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Syria, resulting in casualties including an Iranian general and destruction of a missile factory.

Ex-Hezbollah Secretary-General Subhi al-Tufayli expresses religious objections to Hezbollah's involvement in conflicts in Idlib.

Israeli authorities initiate a project to enhance security in northern towns along the Israeli-Lebanese border to defend against potential Hezbollah threats.

Austria begins a legal process against a suspected Hezbollah leader accused of financing terrorism, prompting a call for action against the group's criminal activities.

Hezbollah announces its commitment to supporting Lebanon's fight against COVID-19 by utilizing its resources for assistance.

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted a drone that entered Israeli airspace from Lebanon, believed to be deployed by Hezbollah.

A 25-year-old Israeli woman residing in Beer Sheeva is accused of sharing military information with a Hezbollah operative named 'Ali' in 2018, who requested photographs of military targets inside Israel.

Ali Hassan Tarhini, a senior commander in Hezbollah's combat engineer corps, is killed while fighting in Syria. Emirati State Minister for Foreign Affairs alleges Qatar provided funding to terror groups, including Hezbollah.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, a significant armed group in the country.

Anti-Hezbollah Shiite cleric Sheikh Abbas al-Jawhari is arrested in Baalbek/Al-Hermel, accused by his press office of being framed by Hezbollah. He is released without charges 24 hours later.

Houthi leader Abdel Malek al-Houthi reaffirms his commitment to sending fighters to assist Hezbollah in a potential conflict with Israel.

Hezbollah refutes Saudi Arabia's allegations of supplying ballistic missiles to the Houthis in Yemen from Lebanon.

An assassination attempt on anti-Hezbollah Shiite cleric Sheikh Abbas al-Jawhari is carried out, with al-Jawhari accusing Hezbollah of being behind the attack.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah alleges that the United States, through a Lebanese-American intermediary, offered billions of dollars to Hezbollah to halt its resistance activities against Israel post-9/11.

Prime Minister Saad Hariri visits Hezbollah's stronghold in south Lebanon and stresses the government's duty to care for its citizens and the army's role in protecting them.

A member of Hezbollah died in a mysterious explosion in the city of Sidon, located in southern Lebanon.

Saudi Arabia calls on the UN Security Council to take a strong stance against Hezbollah and its supporter Iran.

Ali al-Amine, the editor-in-chief of al-Janoubia, a publication critical of Hezbollah, was attacked by Hezbollah-affiliated individuals while he was running as a parliamentary candidate.