VOICED: Jihadist tourism in south Lebanon's 'Hezbollahland'

A convoy of buses departs from Beirut, carrying 500 students on a field trip organized by Hezbollah. The trip aims to garner support for Hezbollah and expose students to the southern region of Lebanon, which many have never visited. Upon arrival, students engage with veteran fighters and learn about Hezbollah's resistance efforts. The tour includes a visit to Maroun El Ras, a significant site from the 2006 war. The experience is eye-opening for the students, providing insights into the region's history and ongoing tensions. The trip underscores the battle for the hearts and minds of Lebanon's youth amid a tense border standoff.

What is one of the main reasons Hezbollah organized the field trip for students?

• To provide a leisure trip for students

• To teach students about agriculture

• To promote tourism in the South

• To gain support for their cause

What activity did the students participate in upon arriving in the Hezbollah-fortified area?

• A language learning session

• A cooking class

• A cultural dance workshop

• A workshop on handling weapons

What message does Hezbollah aim to convey through the students' interaction with veteran fighters?

• That the Lebanese youth are unaware of the conflict

• That the Lebanese youth prefer peaceful solutions

• That the Lebanese youth are united with the resistance

• That the Lebanese youth are indifferent to the resistance

What symbolic gesture did the students witness at the border?

• Writing messages of hope

• Planting a tree for peace

• Destroying the word Zionism

• Building a bridge

How long has it been since Israel withdrew from southern Lebanon?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 15 years