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.
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After Successes, Israel’s Military Is in a ‘Long Game’ With No Clear Outcome
A year after perhaps the worst military and intelligence debacle in the country’s history, its armed forces have regained the momentum. Some ask: to what end?
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.
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.
Biden Says U.S. Warships Helped Israel Intercept Iran’s Missiles
The president said the United States was “fully, fully, fully supportive of Israel,” in a show of solidarity between two allies whose relations have become strained.
What Is the Axis of Resistance? the Iran-Backed Militia Network
The alliance is under scrutiny after the recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Hezbollah Deputy Commander Says Group Is Ready For Possible Ground Incursion
The televised statement by the deputy leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, was the first public address by a senior Hezbollah figure since Israel’s killing of the group’s longtime chief, Hassan Nasrallah.
Israel’s Attack in Central Beirut Was Its First There in Years
Here’s a look at where the Israeli military has been striking in the Beirut area recently.
As Israel Strikes Hezbollah, Iran-Backed Militias Fail to Provide Aid
Iran united militias to take on Israel, but as the Israelis pummel one, Hezbollah, the rest have so far largely failed to come to its aid.