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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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11/04/2024
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Reports & Analysis
Middle East looks ahead to return of 'dealmaker' Trump
Middle East looks ahead to return of 'dealmaker' Trump
Will Donald Trump's Middle East policies achieve peace in the region, or just support America's long-term allies?
Israel, Hezbollah evacuation orders: '45 minutes to leave'
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
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.
Three journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon
Three journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon
Lebanon's government called the death of the journalists a "war crime." The IDF said it was reviewing the incident.
Fighting in Lebanon intensifies amid calls for cease-fire
Fighting in Lebanon intensifies amid calls for cease-fire
Lebanon's capital Beirut has been hit by more airstrikes as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continue.
How Israel tries to destroy Hezbollah's financial network
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.
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In the spotlight
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.
Does intl. law allow electronic devices to be weaponized?
Who primed the communication devices that exploded in Hezbollah's Lebanese strongholds?
Middle East crisis: Cyprus readies to receive refugees
Cyprus is an important stopover for travelers to the Middle East. Now, it could become an evacuation point.
Lebanon, Hezbollah and the fear of war
The vast majority of people in Lebanon don't want a war with Israel. But it's not up to them.
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