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Bandar Abbas sits at the world's most vital oil chokepoint.
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This storyIn what year was Hezbollah founded in Lebanon?
- 1975
- 1979
- 1982
- 1988
Guess, then reveal the answer
1982
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Israel first invaded South Lebanon to target militants in 1982.
Operation Peace for Galilee in 1982 saw Israel push into Lebanon targeting PLO bases. The conflict displaced over 1 million Lebanese and lasted 18 years until Israel's full withdrawal in May 2000.
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Dr. Abu Safiya ran Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.
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This storyIs Israel's targeting of Hezbollah sites in Lebanon justified?
