Fears are rising that the conflict could spread to the occupied West Bank, where tensions are soaring among Palestinians angered over deadly Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
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Hezbollah’s Leader to Speak Publicly for 1st Time Since Hamas Attacked Israel
Many in the region are watching Hassan Nasrallah’s speech for insights into whether Hezbollah will escalate its battle with Israel.
Iran Faces a Dilemma in the Israel-Hamas War
With Israel bent on crushing Iran’s ally Hamas, Tehran must decide whether it and the proxy militias it arms and trains will live up to its fiery rhetoric.
Iran’s Proxy Forces Across the Middle East
A “Shiite Crescent” stretches from Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula through Iraq, Syria and Lebanon and back down to the Gaza Strip.
Monday Briefing: Israel Orders More Evacuations
Plus part one of our series, India’s Daughters.
Israel Evacuates More Areas Near Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Clashes
The evacuation of Israeli towns and villages on the borders of Lebanon and Gaza amid escalating clashes is likely the largest in the country’s 75-year history, a local Israeli official said.
U.S. Deploys Missile Systems to Mideast After Iran Threats
The latest deployment is in response to growing threats from Iran and its allies in the region. President Biden has warned Iran to not join the war against Hamas.
Biden and Aides Advise Israel to Avoid Striking Hezbollah
U.S. officials learned that the Israeli defense minister and other military officials supported a pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been cautious.
What Is Hezbollah, the Group Posing a Threat to Israel from the North?
For decades, Hezbollah has been a significant force in Lebanon, wielding both political power and military strength — all while engaging in tit-for-tat skirmishes with Israel.
Fears of Violence Between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon Grow
The fighting between Israel and Hamas has raised fears that the violence will spill into Lebanon as a wider conflict with Hezbollah. Such a war would be dangerous for all involved.