Hezbollah
A Return to Destruction
Residents of villages along Lebanon’s southern border have returned to find their homes destroyed and Israeli soldiers still present. Although Hezbollah fighters have been pushed north, support for the group appears strong among some residents, with others decrying the destruction caused by its war with Israel.
War and Withdrawal
The recent Israel-Hezbollah war added to the challenges faced by recovering drug addicts in Lebanon, who struggled to access medication and maintain sobriety amid the conflict. With resources thin and the path to national recovery long, some Lebanese who are struggling with addiction are considering leaving the country for good.
Can Lebanon’s New Leaders Break the Cycle?
Lebanon is at a political crossroads following the election of Joseph Aoun as president and Nawaf Salam as prime minister, heralded as reformist leaders in a corrupt sectarian system.
Inside Israel’s Shadow War Against Iran in Syria
The newly surfaced “Moses” documents, apparently written by an Israeli operative, shed light on the dynamics between Assad and Iran. While Assad may have tried to limit Iran’s activities where possible, Tehran likely operated independently of Damascus, maintaining a firewall to ensure secrecy and prevent infiltration.
What Comes Next for Lebanon’s Shiites?
Lebanon’s Shiite community is contending with the collapse of Hezbollah’s ally Bashar al-Assad. While many are apprehensive, some are celebrating the changes in Syria — and are ready to hope.
A Hezbollah Assassin and the Meaning of Justice
Salim Ayyash’s name may not be as familiar as Hassan Nasrallah’s, but the Hezbollah assassin’s reported death is a sign of a world ruled by the strong.
Hezbollah’s Bureaucrat-in-Chief
Naim Qassem, the face Hezbollah chose to put on to address the world in the wake of the killing of its leader, is a frightened face. It sweats. It is uncharismatic and clumsy. It is boring to listen to and painful to watch.