Argentine President Javier Milei's government officially designated Hezbollah as a terrorist organization amid escalating conflict, reinforcing international efforts to isolate groups linked with extremist practices and authoritarian influences.

A German court conviction of a Syrian pro-Assad fighter for crimes against humanity highlighted that the fighter was part of a militia supported by Hezbollah. The evidence linking Hezbollah to the group illustrates its involvement in endorsing repressive, authoritarian military actions.

An investigative report by The Jewish Chronicle reveals Hezbollah's diversified funding network, detailing direct financial support from the Iranian regime through cash and gold deliveries, revenues from oil sales in Syria, commercial interests across the region, and involvement in illicit drug trafficking. These funding streams bolster Hezbollah's military and political operations while destabilizing the Lebanese economy.

An IDF report reveals that Hezbollah finances its operations through theft from Lebanese civilians, cash injections from the Iranian treasury, and manipulative banking practices via front companies, reinvesting those funds into ventures that support its terror activities.

On October 21, 2024, Israeli forces targeted key nodes of Hezbollah's financial apparatus, including the Benevolent Loan institution and assassinated senior officials managing fund transfers. The operation, detailed in a May 25, 2025 article, highlights Hezbollah’s parallel financial system that fuels both social welfare and militant, authoritarian activities supported by Iranian funding.

In the 2024 hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, Hezbollah fired thousands of munitions into northern Israel and the occupied Syrian Golan Heights. A notable incident occurred on July 27 in the town of Majdal Shams, where 12 children were among those killed. Despite later denying responsibility for the attack, these actions contributed to significant civilian harm and escalated the conflict, drawing widespread condemnation from human rights organizations.

An ICRC report highlights that since October 7, 2023, Southern Lebanon has experienced increased tensions and cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and the Israeli Defense Forces, aggravating an already severe humanitarian crisis in the region.

The article details Hezbollah’s extensive infiltration of Lebanese political, economic, social, and educational institutions, highlighting its use of military power, political coercion, and economic infiltration to undermine state authority and democratic norms, while advancing its militant agenda.

The Amnesty International report on human rights in Lebanon documents that Hezbollah repeatedly launched unguided rockets into northern Israel during the recent escalation, an act characterized as indiscriminate and in violation of international humanitarian law.

The Chatham House article details Hezbollah's extensive influence over the Lebanese state, emphasizing its role in shaping policies and consolidating power in a manner that supports authoritarian regimes, including backing the Syrian government under Bashar al-Assad. This influence is seen as undermining democratic processes and reinforcing a de facto authoritarian political structure.

The article outlines Hezbollah’s diverse funding channels, highlighting donations from private individuals, state sponsorship from Iran and Syria, as well as involvement in illicit activities such as money laundering, drug trafficking, and smuggling. These complex financial networks support its military and political activities, reinforcing relationships with authoritarian regimes and raising serious ethical and regulatory concerns.

The article details how Hezbollah leverages its proprietary media outlets, such as the Al-Manar TV network and various online platforms, to disseminate propaganda, shape public opinion, and legitimize its militant activities. By broadcasting its claims, including the televised acknowledgment of a failed drone attack on Israel, Hezbollah not only reinforces its ideological narrative but also recruits supporters via social media channels. This multi-pronged media strategy enhances its political influence and encourages extremist behavior.