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During one conflict in this country, many members of the zuama political patronage system became de facto warlords. A ruined Holiday Inn in this country served as a symbolic trophy during the Battle (10[1])of the Hotels. (-5[1])One militant organization in this country was created during the (-5[1])War (10[1])of the Camps. A neighboring country’s defense minister (10[1])was heavily criticized for his role in the Sabra and Shatila massacres (10[1])during (10[1])an intervention in this country. Over 200 American marines were killed in a 1983 suicide bombing that targeted the barracks of an international peacekeeping force in this country. The Taif Agreement ended a civil war in this country whose combatants included Druze, Maronite Christians, (10[1])and the PLO. For 10 points, name this country where Hezbollah was founded. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Lebanon [or Republic of Lebanon or al-Jumhūrīyah al-Lubnānīyah; accept Lebanese Civil War]
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