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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 of the Hotels. (10[1])One militant organization (10[1])in this country was created during the War of the Camps. A neighboring country’s defense minister was heavily criticized for his role (10[1])in the Sabra and Shatila massacres during an intervention in this country. Over 200 American marines were killed in (10[1])a 1983 (10[1]-5[1])suicide bombing that targeted the barracks of an international (10[1])peacekeeping (10[1])force in this country. The Taif Agreement ended a civil war in this country whose combatants included Druze, Maronite Christians, and the PLO. (10[1])For 10 points, name this country where Hezbollah was founded. ■END■

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