Intel: What’s behind latest US sanctions and bounties on Hezbollah and Hamas - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

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Nov 13, 2018

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House bill demands tougher line against Hezbollah

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Intel: Congress wants to cut off Hezbollah’s finances – here's why it’s taking a while

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Senate sanctions bill targets Hezbollah enablers

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