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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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.
U.S. Works to Broker Short-Term Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah
With fears growing of a wider regional war in the Middle East, the United States, European allies and Arab nations were working to broker a 21-day pause in the fighting.
Hezbollah’s Military Capability: What We Know
The Iran-backed militants have perhaps the largest arsenal of any armed group in the world, excluding governments, experts say.
Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Spiral in Week of Attacks: What to Know
Exploding pagers, a major Israeli strike in Beirut and Hezbollah attacks deep inside Israel have brought the two sides closer than they’ve been in years to a full-scale war.
Why Is Israel Escalating Attacks Against Hezbollah?
Israel’s intensifying strikes show how determined it is to stop Hezbollah’s cross-border attacks — and how far it is from achieving that goal.
After Pager Attack, Israel and Hezbollah Return to Familiar Deadlock
Israel’s attack on Hezbollah’s communication devices raised expectations of a decisive shift in their war of attrition. Instead, the fighting has returned to a standoff.
After Pager Attack, Israel and Hezbollah Return to Familiar Deadlock
Israel’s attack on Hezbollah’s communication devices raised expectations of a decisive shift in their war of attrition. Instead, the fighting has returned to a standoff.
Lebanese Talk of Revenge for Pager Attacks
After two days of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies, Beirut was a city on edge, with people worried there were bombs in their bags or pockets. Victims’ relatives vowed retribution.
Israel Strikes Hezbollah as Nasrallah Vows Retribution
The Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, did not say how his group would respond to attacks on hand-held devices, which killed dozens when pagers and walkie-talkies exploded.