Israel and the US have achieved military gains against Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, but must now follow with diplomacy.
Hassan Nasrallah
Timeline of decades of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah
Confusing BBC Portrayal of Hezbollah and the Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
Israel-Hezbollah war (2023- ) | Map, Explained, Iran, Ceasefire, & Facts
At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Despite significant Israeli military pressure that killed senior leaders and displaced 1.2 million Lebanese, Hezbollah has regrouped and resumed fighting in southern Lebanon, demonstrating it remains a powerful force whose future depends on US-Iran negotiations over broader regional conflicts.
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How Israel is winning the wars and losing the peace
Lebanon's government struggles to contain Hezbollah due to Western demands and sectarian tensions.
Israel and Hezbollah have been in conflict for over four decades, with periods of fighting and tense calm.
Hezbollah is a powerful Iran-backed Shiite militia in Lebanon, opposing Israel and Western powers, and involved in the US-Israel conflict against Iran.
Trump's attempt to weaken Iran by targeting its leader has backfired, with the country's military remaining strong.
Hezbollah calculates that an Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon would enable its guerrilla tactics to regain nationalist legitimacy and rebuild military capabilities, despite facing domestic backlash for initiating the conflict through rocket attacks following Iran's leadership assassination.
Israel's Foreign Minister threatens Hassan Nasrallah. The minister warns of severe consequences. A deadline for action is not specified.
Israel has moved troops into southern Lebanon to target Hezbollah. This action is part of a broader conflict. Israeli forces are operating against Hezbollah amidst regional tensions.
Israel has targeted senior Iranian leaders in airstrikes. The strategy has limits and can backfire, based on past experience.
War without diplomacy cannot achieve lasting security or total victory.
Following October 7, 2023, regional powers dismantled Iran's proxy network across Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen, culminating in a June 2025 confrontation that destroyed Iranian infrastructure, eliminated senior leadership including Supreme Leader Khamenei, and severely degraded its military capabilities.
Israel’s inevitable failure to disarm Hezbollah
Confusing BBC portrayal of Hizballah and the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
At least 12 people were killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon despite an ongoing ceasefire.
Lebanon’s Christian, Sunni Leaders Back Israel Talks That Hezbollah Rejects
A Hezbollah commander describes battling Israel in Lebanon
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A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars
Lebanon shouldn't require Israel to combat Hezbollah, a task Lebanon itself should handle.
Israel and Hezbollah have been in conflict for decades, with periods of calm punctuated by outbreaks of fighting and war.
Hezbollah's battlefield performance surprised Israeli forces with sustained missile campaigns and precision-guided missiles.
Trump's attempt to weaken Iran by targeting its leader has backfired, with the country's military showing no signs of weakening.
Israeli military operations killed over 1,000 Lebanese and displaced nearly one million since March, with Israel announcing plans to occupy southern Lebanon, a move analysts suggest paradoxically strengthens Hezbollah's position amid Lebanon's state fragility.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei praised fallen commanders. He emphasized commitment to the struggle against the US and Israel. Khamenei reaffirmed support for resistance movements.
Lebanon is again at the center of Middle Eastern conflict. Recent bombings and the assassination of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, have escalated tensions. A potential long-term Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon is possible.
Iran targeted Gulf energy sites after Israel killed Iran's national security chief Larijani. This action was reportedly in response to the killing. A concrete next step is not specified.
The Final Lebanon War?
The Houthis’ attack on Israel heralds a significant escalation in the war with Iran
Timeline of decades of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah
Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful
Lebanon's government attempts to subdue Iran-backed Hizbullah amidst a delicate balance of power.
The escalating humanitarian impacts of the US-Israeli war on Iran
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Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins
Clip shows air strikes in Lebanon, not attack on Pakistan military base
Displaced Lebanese are wary as a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins, awaiting clarity before returning home.
Israel and Hezbollah have been in conflict for decades, with periods of calm punctuated by outbreaks of fighting and war.
Trump's attempt to weaken Iran by announcing its leader's death has backfired, with the country's military showing no signs of weakness.
Trump's attempt to weaken Iran by announcing its leader's death has backfired, with the country's military showing no signs of surrender.
Hezbollah is involved in the war in the Middle East, intensifying fighting with Israel. Lebanon is being pulled into the conflict. A resolution is not in sight.
Hezbollah supports Iran's ambassador amidst Lebanon's expulsion. This tests state power limits. Hezbollah resists disarmament pushes.
Israel is targeting Iran's leaders. Hamas has lost multiple leaders.
