Hizbullah / Hezbollah (just the group)

[tequila]

By contrast, Amal--a militia made up of the same "cultural" group, Lebanese Shi'ites—displayed very poor tactics and discipline in the war in 2006.

Rex, I thought much of the first line of village militia which slowed the IDF was Amal?

[Rex Brynen]

Rex, I thought much of the first line of village militia which slowed the IDF was Amal?

Most of it was Hizb, which also has local militia reserves--and, frankly, much more local support. Amal was active, but judging from the relative casualties they only played a minor role (and their forces are known for poor discipline and training).