In 32 years in charge of Hezbollah, Mr. Nasrallah, 64, has built the Iranian-backed militia into an influential force in Lebanon and a potent adversary of Israel.
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Israel’s Pager Attacks in Lebanon and the Law on Booby Traps
After Israel detonated pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, a fierce debate began about whether the attacks violated international law. A U.N. treaty from 1996 offers an answer.
Israel’s New Campaign Against Hezbollah Started With Raid in Syria
An attack on a secret weapons lab was one of the most daring Israeli operations against the Iranian proxy group in years, covert in name only.
Israel Likely to Have Enough Weapons for Multiple Conflicts
Although Israel, like many countries, is highly secretive about its weapons stockpiles, experts believe it could outlast adversaries in offensives on at least two fronts simultaneously.
Inside the Lebanese Valley Where Israel Is Bombarding Hezbollah
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.
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.