Lebanon
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon as Iran tensions rise
The Australian government has also offered voluntary departures to Australian diplomats' dependents in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Qatar.
Does Hezbollah fear Syria’s new government amid Iran tensions? - analysis
State vs. militia: Why Lebanon is struggling to meet Hezbollah disarmament deadlines - analysis
IDF opens fire on Lebanese military, LAF claims, escalating for UNIFIL review
'Trump won't humiliate himself’: MK Vaturi says US strike on Iran is imminent
Addressing the possibility of an independent Israeli strike, MK Vaturi said there was currently no justification for such a move.
US evacuates non-essential staff from Beirut embassy amid rising tensions with Iran
The US Embassy in Beirut evacuated dozens of non-essential personnel, citing precautionary measures due to anticipated regional developments, the State Department confirmed.
Loyalty to IRGC may not be worth the cost of sinking with it when it falls - editorial
As the US military buildup increases, Iran tightens its grip on proxy forces across the Middle East. The Islamic Republic prepares for a potential regional confrontation.
Preempting the proxy: Israel moves to contain Hezbollah before Iran clash - analysis
Israel intensifies strikes on Hezbollah’s missile sites, preparing for potential conflict with Iran and reducing the group's threat capacity.
Weakened but willful: Experts tell ‘Post’ Hezbollah role in potential Iran war possible but costly
The assessment comes only days before the Saudi media outlet Al-Arabiya reported that Hezbollah is now being led by officers from Tehran’s IRGC.
Hezbollah now managed by IRGC officers as it prepares for US, Israeli strike - report
In anticipation of a possible Israeli or US strike, Hezbollah has significantly intensified its military and security preparations under the close supervision of IRGC personnel.
WATCH: IDF kills several Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon, strikes command center
On Saturday, the Associated Press reported that the IDF killed eight Hezbollah terrorists in the village of Rayak in northeast Lebanon on Friday.
WATCH: IDF foils terror plots in West Bank, destroys Hamas tunnels in Gaza
One of the Hamas tunnels was approximately one kilometer long, the IDF said, and it contained several living quarters as well as explosive devices.
IDF responds to Hezbollah ceasefire violations with targeted strikes
The IDF has struck Hezbollah terror sites after the group’s repeated violations of the ceasefire, escalating tensions on the border.
'Meaningful step': First-ever Lebanese–Israeli civil panel held at Munich Security Conference
The event, titled “Conversation on Regional Integration: Perspectives in the Middle East”, looked at Lebanon and Israel in the aftermath of the Gaza war.
