Civil War (1975-1990): This was a multifaceted civil war in Lebanon resulting from a variety of factors including religious disputes between different sects within the population.
Beirut: The capital city of Lebanon, which has been historically significant due to its location on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's coastline with the Mediterranean sea.
Hezbollah: A Shia Islamist political party and militant group based in Lebanon. Hezbollah plays a significant role in Lebanese politics and is considered by some countries as a terrorist organization.