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Pro-Gaza feeling runs high in Lebanon, but Hamas presence is controlled

Hamas gaining popularity in Lebanon, constrained by Hezbollah's influence.

Palestinians in Lebanon supporting movements standing up to Israel. [ more ]

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US politics

F.B.I. Director Makes a Secret Trip to Israel

FBI Director Christopher Wray made an unannounced trip to Israel to meet with intelligence and law enforcement officials.

The visit was in response to the recent terrorist attacks by Hamas and focused on countering threats from Hezbollah and Hamas. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 months ago

Iran's axis of resistance' is a potent coalition but a risky strategy

The axis of resistance is a network of militant Islamist groups through which Iran projects power and deters attacks by Israel or the US.

The axis has mobilized on multiple fronts, with allies such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and other groups joining the conflict with varying enthusiasm. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Hamas is now recruiting in Lebanon. What will that mean for Hezbollah?

Mainstream Lebanese politicians have criticized Hamas for violating national sovereignty.

Recruitment by Hamas in Lebanon may benefit Hezbollah as tensions with Israel escalate. [ more ]

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US news

With the Israel-Hamas war, Sunni and Shia armed groups find uncommon unity

The Gaza war has led to closer cooperation between Iran-backed Shia Muslim paramilitaries and militant Sunni factions that oppose Israel and the United States.

Hamas, a primarily Sunni Muslim Palestinian movement, launched the attacks on Israel that sparked the war. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

How likely is a regional conflict in the Middle East?

Israel and Hezbollah have escalated attacks in Lebanon, with Hezbollah promising to retaliate.

The Israeli attacks have resulted in the deaths of 10 civilians, including children, in southern Lebanon. [ more ]

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3 months ago

France news

Live: Hezbollah dismisses US overtures, still open to diplomacy to prevent regional war

Hezbollah has rejected initial ideas for cooling the conflict between Israel and Hamas, but remains open to US diplomacy to avoid war.

The US military conducted strikes on Houthi missiles in Yemen, while Israel continued its assault on Khan Younis in Gaza. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Hezbollah explained | Start Here

Hezbollah is an armed group based in Lebanon that emerged during the Lebanese Civil War.

Hezbollah is closely connected to and supported by Iran. [ more ]

New York Post

Newsweek writer accuses Lloyd Austin critics of racism, The Guardian fears Gaza war's ... climate impact, and more

Calling for Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to resign is seen as an attack on black success.

The author criticizes the view that Israel is testing Iran and Hezbollah by retaliating against their attacks. [ more ]

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Europe news

From Gaza to Ukraine, brute force threatens to triumph in 2024

Israel's targeted killings in Lebanon and Syria could lead to retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah.

The article suggests that the assassination of political leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin could potentially lead to peace deals as their absence may reduce conflict. [ more ]

WSJ

Hamas Leader Killed in Beirut Was Linchpin of Relations With Iran, Hezbollah

The killing of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut is a significant blow to the group's top leadership.

Arouri was responsible for aligning Hamas with Iran and Hezbollah. [ more ]

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German police raid Islamic centre over alleged ties to Iran, Hezbollah

Germany conducted raids at 54 sites in seven states as part of an investigation into an Islamic centre with alleged links to Hezbollah.

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser clarified that the raids were targeting Islamists, not a religion or another state.

The raids aimed to gather evidence for an investigation into support for Hezbollah, and no arrests were made. [ more ]

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German police raid suspected pro-Hezbollah Islamist groups DW 11/16/2023

German authorities conducted searches of locations connected to the Islamic Center of Hamburg, suspected of supporting Hezbollah.

No arrests were made during the raids, which aimed to secure evidence of the center's support for Hezbollah.

German politicians emphasized the importance of cracking down on Islamist propaganda and anti-Semitism. [ more ]

POLITICO

German cops launch huge raid against pro-Hezbollah group

German police conducted a large-scale operation against the Islamic Center Hamburg for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.

The Islamic Center Hamburg is suspected of undermining Germany's constitutional order and promoting antisemitic and anti-Israeli attitudes.

German authorities searched 54 properties in seven federal states during the operation. [ more ]

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German police raid Islamist organizations in several states DW 11/16/2023

German authorities conducted nationwide searches of 54 locations connected to the Islamic Center of Hamburg, which is suspected of supporting Hezbollah.

The Interior Ministry stated that the Islamic Center of Hamburg is suspected of 'acting against constitutional order' and 'supporting the terror organization Hezbollah'.

German intelligence services believe that the Islamic Center of Hamburg has a large influence over certain mosques and associations, and even controls them. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Israel's Claim of Killing Half' of Hezbollah Commanders in Southern Lebanon Draws Skepticism

Israel's military has reportedly eliminated half of Hezbollah's commanders in southern Lebanon. [ more ]

New York Post

Israel attacks Hezbollah command center in Lebanon as IDF official stresses importance of probing Oct. 7 'failures'

Israel attacked a Hezbollah command center in Lebanon in response to rocket fire from Lebanon.

The IDF is planning to investigate its failures in the Oct. 7 invasion to improve future war efforts. [ more ]

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Hezbollah leader warns Israel against extending war to Lebanon: We will fight without restraint, without rules, without limits'

Hamas' number two, Saleh al-Arouri, was killed in an attack in Beirut, increasing tensions in the region and raising fears of the war spreading beyond Gaza.

Israel has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility for the attack, while Hamas and Hezbollah have issued warnings of consequences if Israel continues its aggression. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

3 weeks ago

Several Israeli troops wounded in Lebanon attack claimed by Hezbollah

Hezbollah claims responsibility for detonating explosive devices targeting Israeli soldiers near Lebanon's border. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 159

Aid ship nears Gaza after delays

International efforts for aid to Gaza

Hezbollah fighters killed after Israeli attacks [ more ]

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Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel after deadly strikes

Hezbollah launched rockets on Israeli village after Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

Ongoing exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel near border. [ more ]

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India cautions nationals in Israel to move to safety

Indian worker killed in missile attack near Lebanon border.

India's embassy in Israel issues advisory for safety of nationals in border areas. [ more ]

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Israeli air strikes target Ghaziyeh in southern Lebanon

Israeli forces targeted Hezbollah weapons depots near Sidon in Lebanon.

Israeli warplanes carried out strikes in Ghaziyeh, with no immediate reports of casualties. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Hezbollah warns that Israel will pay in blood' for killing civilians

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warns Israel that it will pay a price in blood for killing Lebanese civilians.

Hezbollah has targeted an Israeli army facility in occupied territory that Lebanon regards as its own. [ more ]

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Brink of war': Hezbollah-Israel trade further strikes across border

Fear of regional conflagration growing amid rise in violence across Israel-Lebanon border

Hezbollah launches drone attack on Israeli command base, Israel retaliates with air strikes

War in Gaza could potentially escalate into a larger regional conflict [ more ]

WSJ

Blinken Meets Arab Leaders in Bid to Prevent War From Spreading Across Middle East

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with UAE President and Saudi Crown Prince to discuss preventing a broader war and governance of Gaza Strip.

Blinken's visit comes as a senior Hezbollah commander is killed in southern Lebanon. [ more ]

HuffPost

An Israeli Airstrike In Syria Kills A High-Ranking Iranian General

BEIRUT (AP) - An Israeli airstrike Monday in a Damascus neighborhood killed a high-ranking Iranian general, Iranian state media said.

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US news

Up First briefing: Congress announces new spending deal; Lloyd Austin's hospital stay

Congressional leaders reached an agreement to fund the government and avoid a shutdown.

Some Republicans are upset with the spending deal and wanted more policy concessions. [ more ]

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Israeli military strikes south Lebanon stoking fears of widening conflict

Several Hezbollah members killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon.

Israeli military released nighttime videos of the attacks.

Hezbollah leader calls killing of Hamas leader a major crime. [ more ]

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France news

Live: Blinken heads to Israel as risks of regional conflict grow

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to the Middle East amidst concerns of the Israel-Hamas conflict escalating into a regional war.

Hezbollah warns of fighting without restraint if Israel attacks Lebanon. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Israeli warning': Beirut bombing sparks anger, fear in Lebanon

Lebanese people believe Israel was responsible for the drone attack in Beirut.

There are concerns that any response from Hezbollah could escalate the conflict and involve Lebanon in a wider conflict. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Who was Saleh al-Arouri, the Hamas leader killed in Beirut?

The killing of senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri in a drone strike in Beirut could lead to retaliation from Hamas and Hezbollah.

Hamas confirmed the death and called it a cowardly assassination by Israel, while Israel has not made a statement about the incident. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah fighter as violence on Lebanon border grows

War planes attacked a house in Bint Jbeil, killing three people, Lebanon's state media says.

An Israeli air attack on a south Lebanon border town has killed three people.

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Syria's al-Assad and supporting Hamas, for political gain or optics?

Syria's reconciliation with Hamas does not have significant implications

Syria's role in the resistance axis with Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran remains important [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Europe news

Putin is 'arming and financing' any 'regime or terror group' to wage war on the West

Russia is sharing intelligence with regimes and terror groups to wage war against the West.

The Kremlin is trying to drive a wedge between the West and Ukraine by supporting Hezbollah and Iran.

Propagandists are exploiting the Israel-Hamas conflict to reduce Western support and attention to Ukraine. [ more ]

euronews

Germany news

German police swoop on Hezbollah-supporting 'extremists'

German police conducted searches on an Islamist association suspected of supporting Hezbollah and promoting anti-Semitism and anti-Israel campaigns.

The IZH, controlled by the Islamic Centre of Hamburg, is suspected of exerting strong influence on other mosques and associations, and propagating anti-Semitic and anti-Israel tendencies.

Authorities aim to gather evidence to ban the IZH association, which has been on their radar for several years. [ more ]

slate.com

Digital life

What If Gaza Boils Over?

Countries are at risk of being pulled into the war in Gaza

Palestinian allies like Hezbollah and Iran are voicing their support [ more ]

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