About the Book
Hizbullah (‘Party of God’) is a major political and military actor in Lebanon and the wider Middle East. Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary-General of the movement, presents an insider’s account of the organisation’s development from its founding to the present day.
Established in response to Israel’s invasion of Lebanon in 1982, Hizbullah evolved from an armed movement into a political party that participates in Lebanon’s parliamentary system. This work sets out the group’s mandate and ideology, offering readers a rare primary source for understanding one of the region’s most influential and controversial political actors.
This paperback edition includes an introduction covering the 2006 war with Israel and the events of spring 2008 in Beirut.
About the Author
Sheikh Naim Qassem is a founding member of Hizbullah and became its Secretary-General in 2024, following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah. He was previously the party’s Deputy Secretary-General for over three decades (1991–2024), managing parliamentary affairs and social services.
Reviews
‘Sheikh Naim Qassem offers an insider’s view of the workings of the party from its inception until now, providing a comprehensive guide to the mandate of one of the Middle East’s major political forces.’ Washington Report on Middle Eastern Affairs
‘A fascinating account of the creation and rise of Hizbullah.’ London Review of Books
