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The announcement of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral on February 23, 2025, marks a significant moment in the volatile and complex history of the Middle East. For decades, Nasrallah was the face of Hezbollah, an organization that had shaped much of Lebanon’s political and military landscape. His death in a targeted Israeli airstrike in September … Read more
Sheikh Hammadi, a senior commander of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, was shot dead in a dramatic assassination outside his home in eastern Lebanon. Hammadi’s death, reportedly stemming from a family feud rather than political motives, has sparked widespread speculation and renewed attention to his controversial past. Known for his involvement in the 1985 hijacking … Read more
Lebanon stands at a critical juncture as it prepares for its 13th parliamentary session in two years to elect a new president. The prolonged political stalemate, which began after the term of former president Michel Aoun ended in October 2022, has deepened the nation’s crises. This pivotal election, expected to take place amidst international pressure … Read more
In a revelation that sheds light on the precision and patience of Israeli intelligence, retired Mossad operatives recently disclosed details of a decade-old operation against Hezbollah. The mission targeted the Iran-backed organization in Lebanon and Syria, employing booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies to devastating effect. The operation, which culminated after years of planning, marked a significant … Read more
Hezbollah’s decision to dispatch 2,000 fighters and 150 military advisors to Syria represents a significant development in the region’s complex geopolitical landscape. This move comes amidst the group’s ongoing tensions with Israel and its longstanding support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The deployment aims to bolster Assad’s forces in their struggle against rebel groups … Read more
The recent Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire marks a significant pause in the conflict that has devastated the border regions between Lebanon and Israel for over a year. The cessation of hostilities, praised by UN Secretary-General António Guterres as “the first ray of hope amid darkness,” offers a fragile but crucial respite for the war-weary populations … Read more
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the United States and France, has been jeopardized as tensions flared along the southern Lebanese border. This truce, which began on Wednesday, aimed to end 14 months of intense conflict and allow displaced civilians from both nations to return home. However, by Thursday morning, reports emerged … Read more
A significant chapter in Middle Eastern geopolitics unfolded on Wednesday as a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect after 13 intense months of hostilities. This development marks a crucial turning point for the region, offering hope for stability and a chance for thousands of displaced Lebanese families to return home. While the conflict has … Read more
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has claimed a significant figure in the latter’s leadership. Mohammed Afif, the media relations chief of Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Syrian Ba’ath Party headquarters in Beirut. This assassination is part of Israel’s broader campaign to disrupt Hezbollah’s operations and leadership structure, further escalating … Read more
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced this week that it has conducted a series of targeted airstrikes in Lebanon, eliminating approximately 200 Hezbollah operatives and dismantling numerous weapons facilities. According to the IDF, these strikes were in response to escalating threats along Israel’s northern border, where it has actively engaged in attacks since October. Rising … Read more