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Hezbollah
Based in Lebanon, Hezbollah is a Shiite Muslim political party and militant group backed by Iran.
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Reports & Analysis
Syria: Assad's fall triggers a new flow of refugees
Syria: Assad's fall triggers a new flow of refugees
Assad loyalists from the country's Shiite minority are leaving Syria fearing persecution by the new leaders.
Fall of Assad in Syria caps bad year for Iran
Fall of Assad in Syria caps bad year for Iran
DW looks at why the Islamic Republic's influence and stability are now under threat.
Does Syria's power shift raise hopes for stability?
Does Syria's power shift raise hopes for stability?
As Syrians all over the world celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad's regime, analysts debate what is to come.
Syria: Assad under pressure in Aleppo
Syria: Assad under pressure in Aleppo
Islamist rebels in Syria are taking the fight to Bashar Assad's regime, but his grip on power isn't under threat yet.
Syria's government and allies bomb rebel-held territories
Syria's government and allies bomb rebel-held territories
The bombardment has caused civilian casualties, marking a seemingly new wave of war between Assad's army and rebels.
Lebanon ceasefire: Civil society ramps up reconstruction
Lebanon ceasefire: Civil society ramps up reconstruction
Lebanon's destruction is addressed by the civil society. Is joining governmental and activists' forces the solution?
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In the spotlight
Israel, Hezbollah evacuation orders: '45 minutes to leave'
Human rights organizations have criticized evacuation orders from Israel and Hezbollah, saying they are not effective.
Syria's dictator caught between Iran and Israel
Israel's direct attacks within Iran over the weekend could force Bashar Assad to open a new front in the conflict.
How Israel tries to destroy Hezbollah's financial network
This week, Israel began a series of bombing raids on sites associated with Hezbollah's financial system.
Yemen's Houthis to play bigger role in Middle East conflict?
The Yemen-based group is the only one of various Iran-backed militias not to have suffered serious setbacks this year.
What does supporting Israel mean for the US?
The US remains steadfast by Israel's side. It might even support its ally in a war against Iran.
Has Israel-Hamas war displaced Palestinian refugees forever?
The plight of Palestinian refugees has worsened since the Israel-Hamas war began. DW explains their status.
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