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What was the main reason for Hezbollah’s formation in 1982?
ATo combat Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon
BTo support the Iranian government
CTo promote Shia Islam globally
DTo engage in political activism
Correct answer
A. To combat Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon
Explanation
Explanation: Hezbollah was formed to fight against Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon, primarily supported by Shia Muslims. Hezbollah was established by Lebanese clerics primarily to fight the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon. It adopted the model set out by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini after the Iranian Revolution in 1979.