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The Haider unit is reportedly a quick-reaction force capable of mobilizing rapidly in response to security incidents or battlefield developments. Its mandate includes counter-operations and rapid deployment to reinforce
Hezbollah's positions or repel enemy advances. This unit operates around the city
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is believed to be an elite force trained explicitly for cross-border raids and operations requiring precise execution. The Radwan unit has been attributed with the capability to infiltrate enemy territories for sabotage or capture operations. On
September 20 2024, the Commander of the Radwan Unit at
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Named after a prominent figure in
Hezbollah lore, the Aziz unit is often associated with special operations beyond Lebanon's borders. It is purported to carry out covert activities, including reconnaissance and intelligence collection in areas deemed of strategic importance to Hezbollah. One of the
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Unit 3800 is allegedly responsible for coordinating and supporting pro-Iranian militias across the Middle East, particularly in conflict zones like Syria and Iraq. This unit is thought to be involved in the training and equipping of allied forces, sharing
Hezbollah's expertise in guerilla warfare
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The Bader unit is reported to specialize in advanced guerilla warfare tactics. It is reputed for its rigorous training and preparation for high-intensity conflict scenarios. Bader operatives are believed to be trained in the use of sophisticated weaponry and are prepared for direct engagements.
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The specialized units operating under
Hezbollah's Jihad Council, including "Bader," "Aziz," "Haider," "Radwan," "al-Kayim," Unit 133, and Unit 3800, are integral components of the organization's military wing. These units are designed to fulfill precise roles within Hezbollah's strategy, often
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The Jihad
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Hezbollah Jihad Council was established at the conclusion of Hezbollah's fourth conclave in July 1995. This was a strategic decision to consolidate the oversight of Hezbollah's military and security activities. Early members of the council included influential figures such as
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for military missions and gathering intelligence across
Eastern Europe to carry out activities against Israeli targets. The council's involvement underscores its strategic role in Hezbollah's activities against Israel and in the broader regional context.
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is a council responsible for directing the groups' military and security activities. It also exercises considerable influence over the organization's various civilian branches and maintains ties with external partners, including
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Unit 133 is purportedly designated for operations abroad, focusing on international missions that may include planning and executing attacks, establishing sleeper cells, and gathering intelligence in various countries.
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alongside a dozen senior operatives of the group, in a strike where they were convening in the basement of a civilian building in south Beirut. The IDF has alleged that the unit was planning an invasion of northern
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The al-Kayim unit is often linked to logistics and support, providing essential services such as transportation, supply distribution, and the maintenance of communication lines during military engagements.
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related to military aspects or those that potentially intersect with them. Positioned as a linchpin within
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