Criminal Justice and Terrorism. Specifically it Will

¶ … criminal justice and terrorism. Specifically it will discuss whether Hezbollah is a terrorist organization or merely acting in self-defense. Hezbollah is a Lebanese organization made up of Shi'a Muslims that participates in political and social issues throughout Lebanon. The group formed after the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, and it began as a resistance organization. The original mission of the organization was to gain an Islamic regime throughout Lebanon and to do away with the colonial expansion of Israel.

They have repeatedly stated they would like to do away with the Zionist (Israel) state, as well, and that makes them a terrorist organization. Hezbollah has grown from an entirely military organization to one with incredible power and funding. The group owns television stations, holds seats in the Lebanese government, and funds many social activities, such as schools and hospitals for the Lebanese people. However, they were formed as a militant terrorist organization, and they continue to oppose Israel at any costs.

The United Nations has asked the group to disarm several times, and they have refused, and many countries, including the United States, view the group as a terrorist organization. The group has been accused of numerous suicide bombings and other attacks on U.S. And other targets (they have denied involvement), and they have been involved in several wars and other violence with Israel. While they have grown to be a political and social organization, their roots still remain in violence and terrorism, and that is why they should be.