Israeli soldiers were also waging a ground invasion in southern Lebanon targeting what military officials said were Hezbollah sites in the rugged border area.
Tag: Hezbollah
Who Is Hashem Safieddine, the Latest Hezbollah Official Targeted by Israel?
A cousin and possible successor to Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader assassinated by Israel, Safieddine joined the group soon after it was formed and rose quickly up its ranks.
Oil Prices Jump After Biden Says ‘Discussing’ Potential Israeli Strike on Iranian Facilities
The president was asked about a potential strike on the oil infrastructure of Iran, which accounts for about 2 percent of the world’s supply.
Israel-Hezbollah War: What to Know
An Israeli ground operation targeting Hezbollah forces in Lebanon recalls previous wars and raises fears of worse to come.
Israel’s Strikes in Beirut Brings the Once-Bustling Suburbs to a Standstill
Airstrikes targeting members of Hezbollah have brought the Dahiya neighborhoods south of Beirut to a standstill, its residents fleeing and businesses shuttering.
Iran’s Strikes on Israel Appear Aimed at Shoring Up Regional Alliance
Iran’s second missile barrage against Israel is unlikely to deter its foe, experts say, but may help retain the support of the “Axis of Resistance” it has built up over years.
Israel Confirms 1st Military Fatality in Lebanon Invasion
The military identified the soldier as Capt. Eitan Itzhak Oster, 22, from central Israel, but did not specify where he was killed.
Israel’s Lebanon Invasion Leaves Christian Village Uprooted
Hundreds of residents of tiny Ain Ebel in southern Lebanon heeded the Israeli military’s warning to flee. Many sought shelter in a nearby monastery.
Attitudes About Nasrallah Appear More Positive in Middle East Since His Death
Sentiment about the Hezbollah leader shifted after the Israeli strike that killed him, partly reflecting anger toward Israel, according to an analysis.
A Wider War in the Middle East, From Hamas to Hezbollah and Now Iran
The main questions now are how much the conflict will escalate and whether the United States will get more directly involved in the defense of Israel.