Lightning out of Lebanon
Hezbollah terrorists on American soil
Barbara Newman
250 pages | ~7 hrs
Lightning out of Lebanon
Hezbollah terrorists on American soil
By Barbara Newman
This meticulously researched investigation exposes the complex operations of Hezbollah, a militant organization that has significantly impacted American security and foreign policy. Authors Tom Diaz and his co-writer draw upon extensive sources within Middle Eastern intelligence networks and U.S. counterterrorism agencies to reveal how this Iranian-backed group has systematically established operations on American soil.
The narrative centers on the remarkable case of Mohammed Youssef Hammoud, who successfully operated a Hezbollah cell in Charlotte, North Carolina, for two decades before FBI Special Agent Rick Schwein's determined pursuit led to his capture in 2002. This real-world thriller demonstrates how terrorist networks can embed themselves within ordinary American communities while maintaining connections to international operations.
Beyond historical analysis, the authors examine Hezbollah's organizational structure, training methods, and strategic capabilities that have earned it recognition as what some intelligence officials call "the A Team of terrorism." The book traces the group's evolution from its 1982 formation by Iranian Revolutionary Guards through major attacks that shaped U.S. military and diplomatic policy in the Middle East.
Drawing from exclusive intelligence sources, the authors project potential future scenarios and discuss counterterrorism strategies designed to address this persistent threat. This 250-page examination offers readers a comprehensive understanding of how global terrorist networks operate within domestic boundaries and the ongoing challenges they present to national security.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Politics / Current Events
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle
- ✓ Explore History / Military / General
- ✓ Explore United States
- ✓ Explore Religion, Politics & State
- ✓ Explore Terrorism
- ✓ Explore Government - U.S. Government
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Details
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- ISBN-10
- 0345475682
- Pages
- 250
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- HV6432.5.U62 H596 2005
