Israeli strikes have aimed to kill the leaders of the Lebanese militia, most recently Hashem Safieddine. It was not immediately clear whether he had been killed in an overnight strike near Beirut.
Tag: Nasrallah, Hassan
Ayatollah Khamenei Praises Oct. 7 Attacks and Warns Israel in Rare Sermon
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Friday prayers for the first time in years, called for pan-Muslim unity against Israel and the United States at a memorial service for Hassan Nasrallah.
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.
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.