The Bekaa Valley, a Hezbollah bastion in eastern Lebanon, had mostly been spared over 11 months of war. But The New York Times saw widespread devastation there after intense Israeli airstrikes this week.
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Israel Says It Killed Another Hezbollah Commander in Beirut
The Israeli military said the commander, Mohamed Hussein Sarour, was killed in a strike. There was no immediate confirmation from Hezbollah.
Both Israel and Hezbollah Have Reasons to Reject a Cease-Fire Deal
Hezbollah has repeatedly said it intends to continue fighting until there is a cease-fire in Gaza, while Israel wants the powerful Lebanese militia to pull back permanently from the border.
Why Curbing Hezbollah’s Power in Lebanon Just Became Harder
The militant group is a dominant force in the country, and officials have struggled for decades to limit its power.
Israel’s Displaced Want to Go Home. But Will Attacks on Hezbollah Offer That Path?
Israel said the goal of its strikes on Hezbollah was to allow residents of the north to go home. Some are hopeful that plan will work, but others worry that war may not bring safety.
Kiryat Shmona, Israel, Endures Hezbollah Rocket Strikes
Despite the danger, older residents, firefighters, medics and a few small-business owners chose to stay put in Kiryat Shmona, the northernmost Israeli city near the border with Lebanon.
U.S. Works to Broker Short-Term Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah
With fears growing of a wider regional war in the Middle East, the United States, European allies and Arab nations were working to broker a 21-day pause in the fighting.
Hezbollah’s Military Capability: What We Know
The Iran-backed militants have perhaps the largest arsenal of any armed group in the world, excluding governments, experts say.
Lebanon’s Growing Civilian Death Toll Includes Children and Rescue Workers
Lebanese organizations have begun to identify children, humanitarians and journalists among a growing number of civilians killed in Israel’s intense bombardment.
Israel Says It Shot Down Missile Over Tel Aviv
The missile fired from Lebanon was the first time Hezbollah had launched an attack aimed at Tel Aviv, the military said.