The assertion is just “psychological warfare,” says one Lebanese expert on the militant group.
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The Stark Reality of Israel’s Fight in Gaza
Israel has failed to achieve its two primary goals of the war, while the suffering of Palestinians erodes support even among its allies.
The Shadow War Between Iran and Israel: A Timeline
A recent round of strikes has brought the conflict more clearly into the open and raised fears of a broader war.
A Timeline of Iran and Israel’s Shadow War Across the Middle East
The regional rivals have for decades targeted each other’s interests, including with a recent strike in Syria that killed three Iranian commanders. Here are some other notable flash points.
Israel Says It Killed a Senior Hamas Leader in Lebanon
It was the latest in a string of targeted killings there of what Israel has called senior figures from both Hezbollah and Hamas.
C.I.A. Homes In on Hamas Leadership, U.S. Officials Say
A new task force at the spy agency is also working to boost intelligence collection on hostages still held in Gaza.
Terrorism in Iran Exposes a Vulnerability It Doesn’t Want to Admit
Even after the Islamic State took responsibility for deadly bombings, Iran’s government, facing public anger, blamed Israel.
Iraq Condemns U.S. After Drone Strike in Baghdad
The attack, acknowledged by the Pentagon, killed a senior militant leader of an Iran-allied group with ties to the Iraqi government’s security apparatus.
Iran Accuses Israel of Killing Sayyed Mousavi, a Military Official
General Mousavi, who was killed on a farm outside Damascus, was said to have been involved in arming Hezbollah. Israeli officials said they were preparing for possible retaliation.
Iran Accuses Israel of Killing Sayyed Mousavi, a Military Official
General Mousavi, who was killed on a farm outside Damascus, was said to have been involved in arming Hezbollah. Israeli officials said they were preparing for possible retaliation.