Hezbollah, Hamas and Iranian figures whose killings were blamed on Israel Israel’s military claims that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a massive Israeli strike on Beirut. Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2024
Israeli Strikes In Beirut Targeting Militant Groups Israeli strikes on Beirut intensify conflict with Hezbollah, raising concerns about escalation and civilian impact. Top News · Sep 20, 2024
From Paris to Beirut: Israel’s long record of assassinating Palestinians Ismail Haniyeh is the latest in a list of Palestinian leaders believed to have been assassinated by Israel. Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2024
War in the Middle East has put Lebanon on the brink of economic disaster The recent return of violence to Lebanon derails hope that the worst of the crises that have plagued the country over the past four years have been left behind. The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024
An expanding Gaza war, with no endgame in sight This is the time when West Asian rulers and their people should be on the same side to serve the region’s interests The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024
‘Brink of war’: Hezbollah-Israel trade further strikes across border Fear that Israel-Gaza war could spark regional conflagration growing amid rise in violence across Israel-Lebanon border. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024
After 3 months of devastation in the Israel-Hamas war, is anyone 'winning'? The 19th century German war strategist and field marshal Helmuth von Moltke famously coined the aphorism “No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy”. His observation might well be applied to the tragedy we are witnessing in Gaza. The Conversation · Jan 7, 2024
'Nobody will win from regional conflict' warns EU's Borrell during Lebanon visit The European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday warned against a regional conflict that would involve Lebanon, as border clashes intensified nearly three months into Israel's war with Hezbollah ally Hamas. Radio France Internationale · Jan 6, 2024
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel in ‘initial response’ to killing of top Hamas leader Saleh Al-Arouri Sixty-two rockets were fired towards an aerial observation base on Mount Meron Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2024
US and EU launch twin diplomatic mission to calm tensions in Middle East Escalation of violence comes as US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, and Europe’s Josep Borrell begin tours of the region The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel in ‘response’ to Hamas leader’s killing Lebanese group says it targeted Meron air base following the killing of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut. Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2024
Creation of Palestinian state is only way to peace, EU foreign policy chief says – as it happened Josep Borrell wants European-Arab initiative to revive a peace process, with the ultimate aim being a two-state solution The Guardian - AU · Jan 6, 2024
Why is Lebanon home to so many Palestinian refugees and leaders? An estimated 270,000 Palestinians live in the country. Their story is one of war, displacement and a struggle to return. Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2024
Hezbollah chief warns Lebanon could be ‘exposed’ to more Israeli attacks Nasrallah again pledges retaliation for killing of Hamas deputy chief al-Arouri, says Hezbollah ‘cannot be silent’. Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024 Israel is pushing Hezbollah to its limits. How it responds will define the future of this war With the assassination of Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon, Israel has risked an alarming escalation, says Amal Saad of Cardiff University
The Conversation · Jan 5, 2024 Gaza war: Israeli assassinations draw fiery rhetoric from Iran and Hezbollah – but regional escalation is unlikely Two weeks ago, Sayyed Razi Mousavi was a ghost on the internet. He left no mark on search engines or in coverage of Iran’s military and the Middle East.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2024 'Thuggish': Julia Hartley-Brewer interview of Palestine MP sparks international anger TALKTV is facing calls to fire one of its more controversial hosts after a “condescending” and “thuggish” interview with a Palestinian…
Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2024 ‘We’ll have more’: Palestinians in Lebanon lay killed Hamas leader to rest Palestinians refugees from across the country pay their respects to top Hamas commander Saleh al-Arouri.
Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2024 Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 91 Israel brings a ‘day after’ plan for Gaza and al-Arouri’s funeral is held. Here’s the latest:
Al Jazeera · Jan 4, 2024 Beirut bombings: Israel’s long history of assassination attempts in Lebanon Killing of Hamas officials comes after an 18-year pause in Israel’s targeting of Palestinian leaders in Lebanon.
Al Jazeera · Jan 4, 2024 US to send top diplomats to Middle East as regional tensions spread US Secretary of State Blinken to visit nine countries as Israel’s war on Gaza widens to Lebanon.
Al Jazeera · Jan 4, 2024 Israeli military strikes south Lebanon stoking fears of widening conflict Attacks on Hezbollah military infrastructure follow the killing of Hamas leader in Beirut, which Israel has not claimed.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2024 Netanyahu seeks ‘fundamental change’ on Lebanon border – as it happened This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the latest developments in the Middle East here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here.
Al Jazeera · Jan 4, 2024 Netanyahu’s bait: Why Israel might have killed Hamas leaders in Beirut now The assassinations bear the marks of an Israeli operation. But the timing might also be about Israeli domestic politics.
France 24 · Jan 4, 2024 Israeli defence minister outlines new war phase, no change in south Gaza operations Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday outlined Israel's plans for the next stage of its war in Gaza, with a new, more targeted approach in the northern section of the enclave and continued pursuit of Hamas leaders in the south. Earlier, thousands of Hamas supporters attended the funeral of deputy…