Hezbollah’s fatal miscalculations
Lebanon could well turn into a quagmire for Israel, and its belief that it can achieve “total victory” is premature. However, there can be no doubt that Iran and Hezbollah are on the back foot.
Hassan Nasrallah
Gaza likely to get new governing structure in coming year, says Israel’s EU envoy
Haim Regev said his country would “prevail and win” militarily during an exclusive interview with POLITICO, but fretted about Israel’s “legitimacy war” on the global stage.
Israel hits Hamas, Hezbollah hard on Oct. 7 anniversary
And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu feuds with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Israel bombards northern Gaza and southern Beirut, stepping up attacks on Iran proxies
Escalated bombings come on eve of anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel last October.
Heavy strikes shake Beirut as Israel expands Lebanon campaign
The strikes came after days of bombing by Israel of Beirut suburbs considered strongholds for Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, killing its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and possibly his potential successor.
Iran open to cease-fire efforts in Lebanon — if Israel stops bombing Gaza
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits Beirut as Israeli airstrikes continue to target top Hezbollah commanders.
Lebanon yearns for national unity as war revives specter of 1980s
Many in Lebanon are desperate not to let Israel’s attack and economic hardships reignite sectarian divisions.
The EU’s most pointless job
Josep Borrell loves to condemn things — sometimes in the “strongest possible terms.” Does it ever have any impact?
Tony Blair: Bring in third party to end the war in Gaza
Former British leader supported Israel’s self-defense.
Biden approaches limits of influence on Israel
After a year of effort, the U.S. may be unable to stop full-scale regional war.
Israël risque de mener un long combat au Liban
L’invasion de 1982, qui s’était transformée en une longue occupation, était, elle aussi, présentée à l’origine comme une mission visant à repousser des militants.
As Lebanon burns, Europeans struggle to toughen stance towards Israel
As Europeans scramble to find a unified response to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, the failure to publish a joint statement on Lebanon has yet again laid bare disagreements between EU member states vis-à-vis Israel.
Israel vows response to Iran missile attack as fears of conflict escalation rise
Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday (1 October) in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon, drawing vows of a sharp response from both Israel and the United States.
Israel vows ‘consequences’ for Iran after missile barrage
Israeli PM Netanyahu said Iran “made a big mistake” in attacking Israel and “will pay for it.”
EU warns of ‘dangerous regional war’ as Iran and Israel trade blows
Tehran launches hundreds of missiles at Tel Aviv as Israeli forces enter Lebanon.
Israel risks a long fight in Lebanon
The 1982 invasion — that turned into a long occupation — was also originally styled as a mission to push back militants.
‘Go while you still can’: EU countries urge citizens to flee Lebanon
While some governments organize charter flights, others advise taking commercial ones out of Beirut as Israel launches ground offensive.