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Amal Movement Joins Hezbollah Amid Rising Casualties in Lebanon

4/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Amal Movement, led by Nabih Berri (leader of the Amal Movement), fights alongside Hezbollah in the ongoing conflict with Israel.
Amal has suffered losses, with operatives killed and a weapons depot exposed by Israeli forces.
Despite rivalry, Amal and Hezbollah have formed a political and military bloc in Lebanon.
The conflict has caused casualties and displacement, with over 1,300 Lebanese dead and about 2 million displaced.

History

Historical Context

The Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990) resulted in approximately 150,000 deaths and significant displacement, with nearly one million people fleeing the country. The Amal Movement, founded by Nabih Berri, represented the Shia community and later allied with Hezbollah, which emerged in 1985 to resist Israeli occupation. Their ongoing collaboration against Israel highlights enduring sectarian tensions rooted in this historical conflict, contributing to Lebanon's current humanitarian crisis.

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Story summary

The Amal Movement, led by Nabih Berri (leader of the Amal Movement), fights alongside Hezbollah in the ongoing conflict with Israel.
Amal has suffered losses, with operatives killed and a weapons depot exposed by Israeli forces.
Despite rivalry, Amal and Hezbollah have formed a political and military bloc in Lebanon.
The conflict has caused casualties and displacement, with over 1,300 Lebanese dead and about 2 million displaced.

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