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Oct 2024
54m 55s

How Hezbollah Is Destroying Lebanon

The Free Press
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In the last year, we’ve witnessed a disturbing trend among some on the fringe left, who cheer those they think are resisting Western imperialism. Even when those anti-imperialists are. . . designated terrorist groups. This misguided support was on full display on the anniversary of October 7, when protesters marched through London chanting, “I love Hezbollah ... Show More
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