Syrian army, Hezbollah attack rebels in border town: opposition

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17. So what were the

demands of these Rebels you said started out as a peaceful protest? Did they break any law or destroy any property in their peaceful protest?

Hezbullah has always been allies of Syria and Iran. Iran arms Hezbullah and Syria gives them political support in their War against Israel. Hezbullah is the strongest military force in Lebanon and they have a political arm also in Lebanon. The Speaker of the Parliament in Lebanon is a Shiite and the Speaker can only be a Shiite just like the President has to be a Christian and Prime Minister has to be a Sunni. That is the only way you can keep peace in Lebanon but maybe up until now, Hezbullah had popular support in Lebanon because they are the only military force in Lebanon capable of standing up to Israel. They are very popular among the Shia population in Lebanon where their strength is located. Lebanon also has a minority Alawite population which is an off shoot of the Shia sect.

You also have an equal number of Sunnis in Lebanon which gets influence from Saudi Arabia. This is a War between Sunnis, Alawites, Shias and Kurds. You also have Christians in the minority. The Alawites, Shias, Christians and Kurds do not favor the Sunnis. That is very clear.
Even though this War is mainly between the Sunnis, Alawites and Shias, the Christians and Kurds have their own interests. Hezbullah has a number of supporters. It was funded, trained and equipped by Iran from the Iranian Islamic Revolution. The leader of Hezbullah was educated in Iran. They also have influence in Iraq. Not only this, North korea has also given Hezbullah fighters training. Hezbullah is similar to a paramilitary group of Iran. Iran also funded a sister Shia organization of Hezbullah in Lebanon which the Speaker of Lebanon's Parliament is the head of. Sunni States like Saudi Arabia are very fearful of Iran's influence as a Power in the region. When George Bush got rid of Saddam, they did Iran a big favor.