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Australia’s ISIS camp dilemma exposes Syria’s growing post SDF chaos - analysis

The ISIS detainees were mostly captured in 2019 when ISIS was defeated in its last enclave near the Euphrates River by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces.

People walk at the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of suspected Islamic State (IS) group fighters in the northeastern Hasakeh governorate, on April 18, 2025.
Saad Hariri speaks during an event to mark the 21st anniversary of the assassination of his father and former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, in Beirut, Lebanon, February 14, 2026.

Lebanese Sunni leader Saad Hariri signals political comeback ahead of Lebanon elections - analysis

Hezbollah supporters attend a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

Iranian officials use Beirut airport to smuggle millions to Hezbollah - report

An illustrative silhouette of a rifle over a background of the Hamas flag.

German police arrest Lebanese Hamas terror suspect linked with planning attacks on Jews, Israelis


Assad's 'black box': Senior Syrian official escapes to Beirut under Hezbollah's protection - report

Ali Mamlouk, born in Damascus in 1949, comes from a family with deep regional roots, and is considered one of the most powerful and enigmatic figures in the Syrian regime.

 Protests against Ali Mamlouk.

IDF: Assad's fall marks end of Iran's axis of resistance, new challenges ahead in Syria

Israeli military sources note a new era in Syria offers lots of historic opportunities and serious dangers.

 Israeli soldiers take a position in the Golan Heights, near the Israeli border with Syria, northern Israel, December 8, 2024.

Hezbollah struggles to maintain displaced Shiite population support as war continues

Senior Hezbollah officials, have addressed the issues of millions displaced and lack of supplies promising Shiites “resistance, rehabilitation, and resources.”

 A view of damage caused by previous Israeli airstrikes, as smoke rises over Beirut's southern suburbs, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, at Choueifat district, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 3, 2024.

WATCH: IAF Beirut strikes decimate Hezbollah Aerial Unit's chain of command

Hezbollah's Aerial Unit, which was established under Iranian leadership, received drones, cruise missiles, and production components from Iran alongside training terrorists.

 Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, November 24, 2024.

IAF strikes Hezbollah's Unit 4400 in Beirut

These strikes follow earlier evacuation warnings issued to residents of southern Beirut neighborhoods. 

 Aftermath of an Israeli strike on a building in the Chiyah district of Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel hits 12 Hezbollah command centers during second wave of Beirut suburb strikes

The images of the strikes surfaced approximately an hour and a half after IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings to residents.

 Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, November 24, 2024.

Airstrike signals new strategy against Hezbollah - analysis

Israeli airstrikes target central Beirut, hitting areas beyond Hezbollah strongholds to further pressure the terrorist organization.

 Smoke rises over Dahieh in Beirut's southern suburbs, after overnight Israeli air strikes, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Sin El Fil, Lebanon, October 3, 2024.

Beirut's suburbs hit by waves of Israel Air Force strikes

The IAF conducted further strikes on Hezbollah targets in Dahieh on Saturday afternoon, the IDF reported.

 IDF conducts third and fourth wave of strikes in Dahieh November 21, 2024

Overnight Beirut strike targeted Hezbollah operations head Muhammad Haydar - report

At least four people were killed and 23 wounded in the attack in Beirut's Basta neighborhood, the Lebanese health ministry reported. The assassination attempt on Haydar reportedly failed.

  Illustrative image of the head of Hezbollah's operations department, Muhammad Haydar

IAF completes fourth wave of strikes in Dahieh on Hezbollah infrastructures

During both the third and the fourth rounds of strikes, the IDF said that Hezbollah had deliberately located itself within civilian population centers. 

 IDF conducts third and fourth wave of strikes in Dahieh November 21, 2024