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Hezbollah Calls for National Unity Government

Interview with Amal Saad-Ghorayeb on the status of Hezbollah.

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Published on Aug 14, 2007
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Amal Saad-Ghorayeb, author of Hizbu'llah: Politics and Religion: Politics and Religion, says after the war with Israel last year there is a sentiment that the government was complacent about the Israeli invasion and could no longer be trusted. Ghorayeb discusses the status of Hezbollah with John Ydstie.

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About the Author

Amal Saad-Ghorayeb

Former Visiting Scholar

    Recent Work

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    Lebanese Shiites Express Political Identity

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    The Paradox of Hezbollah's Arms

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Amal Saad-Ghorayeb
Former Visiting Scholar
Amal Saad-Ghorayeb
Political ReformMiddle EastIranIsraelEgyptIraqLebanon

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