Al-Nour (Arabic: النور; The Light) is a radio station based in Beirut, Lebanon. The station was established on 9 May 1988 and is owned by Hezbollah.
Ownership | |
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Owner | Hezbollah (Lebanese Communication Group) |
History | |
First air date | 1988 |
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Website | www |
In July 2006, during the 2006 Lebanon War, Israel attacked Hezbollah's TV station Al-Manar and radio station Al-Nour in Haret Hreik.
Al Nour has stated its objectives as:
Al-Nour is designated by the US OFAC as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, which allows the US to block the assets of foreign individuals and entities that commit, or pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism.[1]