Hezbollah lebanon
IDF confirms explosive that wounded five Lebanese soldiers was from Hezbollah, not Israeli strike
According to the military, the explosive, which was run over by the Lebanese soldiers, belonged to Hezbollah, contrary to claims that the incident had been Israel's responsibility.
Israel, Lebanon delegations to meet in Rome on August 4 for new negotiations round, official says
Hezbollah, Amal base barred from Beirut airport security zones amid anti-Shi'ite bias claims
Lebanese activists face judicial persecution in Lebanon after criticizing Hezbollah
Hezbollah uses ambulances, paramedic uniforms, as disguise for terrorist activity, IDF says
The terrorists, the military claimed, systematically used ambulances to transfer weapons across the country, in order to launch attacks against Israel and IDF soldiers.
Iranian ambassador refuses to leave Lebanon after being declared persona non grata - report
"The ambassador will not leave Lebanon, in accordance with the wishes of the speaker of parliament Nabih Berri and of Hezbollah," AFP reported, citing an anonymous source.
Tensions build in Lebanon as Hezbollah targets church, some close doors to displaced Shi'ites
A source told the independent Lebanon-based Murr Television station that no soldiers had taken refuge in the church, but that it had been the reason given for attacking the Christian institute.
Can France lead the charge in disarming Hezbollah? - opinion
France’s role in Lebanon could determine whether Hezbollah is contained or strengthened.
Israel has clear objectives south of Litani River, but will face difficulty up north - analysis
The current campaign in southern Lebanon is designed to neutralize the most immediate threats – cross-border infiltration and anti-tank missile fire – while containing long-range Hezbollah fire.
Israel announces territorial seizure in Lebanon up to Litani River
At a meeting with the military chief of staff, Katz said Israeli forces would "control the remaining bridges and the security zone up to the Litani," a river that meets the Mediterranean.
Lebanon declares Iran’s ambassador-designate persona non grata, gives him until Sunday to leave
The decision comes after a week of meetings between Lebanese officials and other leaders from the region, many of whom have been on the receiving end of Iranian attacks.
Criticism of Hezbollah growing among Lebanon’s populations, says Lebanese affairs analyst
Jonathan Alkhouri described the increase in public criticism of the terror group as a phenomenon he calls “cracks in the fear mechanism.”
IDF strikes on Litani bridge a 'prelude to ground invasion,' Lebanon's President Aoun says
According to Aoun, the attack "falls within suspicious schemes to establish a buffer zone," as he also warned of "the reality of occupation, and pursue Israeli expansion within Lebanese territories."
Hezbollah's war plan might involve a long conflict, international intervention - analysis
Hezbollah seems to have chosen to aim for a prolonged conflict with Israel, rather than a quick escalation, as the Operation Roaring Lion enters its second week.
