What Lebanon's shifting political landscape means for Hezbollah
Hezbollah, one of Lebanon's most powerful political players, has been significantly weakened by its conflict with Israel.
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Israel's Air Force blazes air superiority path to Iran's border
Israel's actions in the wake of Syria's collapse give it unprecedented power in the air — right up to Iran's border.
It's been an absolutely awful year for Iran and its friends
Iran and its proxies and allies — from Syria to Lebanon to Gaza — have taken a beating in military engagements this year.
Israel's powerful air defense systems look increasingly vulnerable to attack
Two retired generals say Israel's air defenses need more protection from low-flying drones, which it's struggled to counter in attacks by Hezbollah.
The Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal brings hope, but the US' role of monitoring violations raises issues
A cease-fire deal is a positive step toward peace, but regional experts say the US monitoring potential violations could complicate matters.
A Biden-brokered cease-fire has begun in Lebanon. Trump's team is claiming credit.
Mike Waltz, the President-elect's national security advisor, said the prospect of Trump returning to office helped get the deal over the line.
US says Israel approved a cease-fire deal aimed at ending nearly 14 months of devastating fighting with Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his forces will attack Hezbollah if it violates the agreement.
Iran warns of 'crushing response' following Israeli airstrikes as Pentagon announces plans to bolster US presence in the Middle East
The Pentagon has announced plans to deploy additional ballistic missile defense destroyers and B-52 bombers to the Middle East.
Hezbollah named its new leader, a long-serving deputy, after Israel killed his predecessor
Naim Qassem, a Hezbollah co-founder, has become its leader following Israel's killing of Hassan Nasrallah, for whom he served as deputy for 32 years.
Israeli airstrike kills 18 in attack near Lebanon's largest public hospital
An Israeli airstrike hit Lebanon October 21 near the country's largest hospital, killing at least 18 people and injuring 60 others.
Hezbollah evaded Israeli defenses with a drone that killed 4 soldiers, raising uncomfortable questions
A Hezbollah drone got through Israeli defenses without triggering an alert and killed 4 soldiers. Israel says its drone defenses need to improve.
Israel is trying to dismantle Hezbollah's leadership, but there's a big problem
Israel has created a power vacuum within Hezbollah that may pave the way for radical figures to take over the group.
Tensions are high on the anniversary of Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel
A year after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, the Middle East appears to be on the brink of a broader war.
Hezbollah members were likely holding pagers with both hands when they exploded due to a dark feature: report
Last month's attacks, which have been blamed on Israel, targeted pagers and walkie-talkies used by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Emirates airline bans pagers and walkie-talkies after attacks on Hezbollah devices
It comes after a series of attacks last month that targeted similar devices used by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Israel steps up its airstrikes on Beirut as the conflict in the Middle East escalates
The airstrikes are believed to have targeted Hashem Safieddine, the rumored successor of Hezbollah's assassinated leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Israel launches new airstrikes on Beirut, weighs retaliation against Iran
Israel launched an airstrike on a Beirut neighborhood on Thursday, killing nine people.
Russia is likely trying to exploit the conflict in the Middle East to expand its influence, war experts say
As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, Russia is looking at ways to exploit the situation for its own interests, according to military experts.
Israel is weighing up how to strike back against Iran. Here's how it could play out.
Experts say Israel's counterattack on Iran could hit oil-production or nuclear facilities.
Israel's clash with Hezbollah may be shaped by its past mistakes in Lebanon
Israel has won some impressive victories against Hezbollah. But its invasion of Lebanon risks becoming a bloody stalemate.