Philip C. Johnson, Ph.D.
January 20, 2025
This past week I traveled to Beirut, Lebanon to survey the damage of the war between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. In the process, I was able to hold a meeting with Dr. Ali Hamie.
Who is Dr. Ali Hamie?
Dr. Hamie is a prominent doctor and independent strategist for the terrorist organization, Hezbollah. He is also a fervent supporter of the Palestinian cause. He has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Guardian, and has made numerous TV appearances.
Ali Hamie presents himself as an independent supporter of Hezbollah – and as someone who just helps with “strategy” for the militant organization. However, I have it on the best authority that Dr. Ali Hamie is a lead figure for Hezbollah’s underground, intelligence work.
Still, he and I sat down in a cafe down the Lebanese coast in the city of Sidon where we spoke about the ongoing conflict in the region. I’ve never had a problem sitting with those of the underworld, counter-intelligence community. We seemed to understand each other.
October 7th Massacre in Israel
When asked about the surprise attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7th, that killed at least 1200 people, Hamie described the event as a consequence of “75 years of Palestinian imprisonment in a massive camp.” While he was quick to condemn the killing of civilians, he emphasized that the actions were rooted in a history of oppression. And the raping, beheadings, torturing and kidnapping by of men, women and children were just the cost of doing business. Can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs…
Hezbollah’s Role in Region’s Conflict
Hamie explained Hezbollah’s involvement in the regional conflict this way: “There was no intention of engaging in a full-scale war. Hezbollah’s primary goal is to support Gaza.” He added that Lebanon’s engagement in conflicts with Israel has a long history, with significant turning points since Israel’s invasions and massacres in the 1980s.
The Cost of Economics and Human Life
I asked Dr. Hamie how he could justify the economic and human cost that this war is causing not only to Palestinians in Gaza, but to Lebanon as well. Hamie countered that Hezbollah would never be disarmed. It would leave Lebanon vulnerable. “If we let go of the armament of Hezbollah, Israel will not be contained. Look at what has happened in Syria,” he said.
(*It is true that since the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Israel has gone in and has taken out most of Syria’s military capabilities and has extended its own “buffer zone” nearly all the way to Damascus, the Syrian capital. Israel looks at this as smart self-preservation.)
Hamie acknowledged the hardships the war has caused, but he maintained that Hezbollah operates like a hive: “Even if a part of it is destroyed, it continues to function. Leaders may be assassinated, one after another, but the resistance endures.
The Infamous Exploding Pagers
I brought up the topic of the infamous September 26th Israeli attack on Hezbollah by using exploding pagers. The attack was well-planned over a period of many years. With painstaking effort, Israel had placed pagers into the hands (and pockets) of thousands of Hezbollah soldiers, then detonated them simultaneously creating death, dismemberment, chaos, panic and confusion. Dr. Hamie attributed this to advanced technology and U.S. intervention, suggesting that “Israel relied on American technological assistance.” Simply put, Hamie doesn’t believe that Israel has the technology or the skill to pull off such a massive and creative attack against Hezbollah’s soldiers. The U.S. set the whole thing up, sent teams to orchestrate the operation and Israel just sat back and watched- at least that is Dr. Hamie’s contention.
Freemasons and Luciferians
Once Dr. Hamie was on the topic of America, the conversation suddenly went in a surprising direction. Hamie referenced the concept of the “deep state,” the Freemasons, and the Luciferians.
Dr. Hamie draws connections between the founding of the first Grand Lodge of Freemasonry in 1717 and the emergence of secretive networks that he believes influence global politics to this day. According to him, the founding of Freemasonry marked the beginning of a “Luciferian” ideology that shaped movements and powers across the West, including the United States and Zionism. “Freemasonry was created from the Luciferians ideology,” he claims. “It evolved into a network that shaped Western institutions, economies, and political systems.” Hamie argues that these secretive networks laid the groundwork for Zionism, a nationalist movement advocating for the establishment of a Jewish homeland, which eventually led to the creation of Israel.
Final Thoughts:
Dr. Hamie bristles at the nation of Israel viewing themselves as a divinely chosen nation. “Israel does not have the right to say that they are the chosen people,” he asserts, arguing that this belief underpins its actions in the region.
Dr. Ali Hamie urges students of geopolitical topics to take a critical view of history and current events. “Step one step back and see more clearly,” he advises. “Widen your angle, identify your goals, and think critically.” He encourages a deeper understanding of global dynamics, free from the constraints of the mainstream narratives. While I am always willing to listen to the advice of others, it seems to me that Hamie, himself might benefit from taking a few steps back to consider the supernatural hatred of Israel that shapes his (and others’) daily thoughts.
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One of my goals for this particular journey was to assess the handiwork of Israel as she continues her defense against those who wish to destroy her- on many fronts. Israel currently has a fragile cease-fire with Hezbollah (Lebanon), and a ceasefire with Hamas that includes returning Israeli hostages – a little bit at a time.
I cannot say that I’m particularly optimistic about the ultimate success of the Gaza hostage exchange and ceasefire. In order for Israel to get its approximately 100 hostages returned (many of whom are dead), Gaza will get thousands of prisoners released from Israeli prisons – many with blood on their hands. Hamas in Gaza will certainly take this as a win for them – and it will encourage future bad behavior. Unless something dramatic happens that would completely disarm all of Hamas. But as far as twists and surprises, we seem to be living in a time where anything could happen.
Below are photos that I took in Lebanon, from Hezbollah’s destroyed headquarters in Dahieh (The Beirut suburb where Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was killed), all the way down the coast through Sidon and Tyre -nearly to the Israeli border.
The entire time I was there, I could hear and see the Israeli drones overhead monitoring the situation. And so we sit and wait for what’s next. Yemen is still launching bombs into Israel, Syrian rebels’ toppling of the Assad regime in Syria could eventually lead to more chaos, and business with Iran is not yet finished.
In the end, my overwhelming desire for my readers is to pray for all of those involved – that they would be safe and most importantly would find peace in the person of Jesus Christ – the way, the truth and the life.
Here’s a short video of the former Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut.
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