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John Cornyn: “In 2024, Israel eliminated much of Hezbollah's senior…”

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'I'm Concerned': John Cornyn Warns Hezbollah Could Expand Activities In Latin America

Published October 22, 2025 | Video Starts at 05:02

While Hezbollah has had a significant has been a significant terrorist threat to the United States, they have faced significant setbacks in the past year. In 2024, Israel eliminated much of Hezbollah's senior leadership. Hezbollah lost an important ally following the collapse of Bashar Al Assad's regime in Syria in December of 2024. (05:02–05:07)

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Asserts that Israel eliminated much of Hezbollah's senior leadership in 2024.

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