World exclusive: What Hezbollah's strategy analyst said on top commanders' killing
As Hezbollah is facing the heat from the Israeli military, India Today managed to speak with Dr Ali Hamie, a Hezbollah strategy analyst. Hamie, currently in hiding as he is being hunted by Israeli forces, shared his insights from an undisclosed location. Key Points
India TodayIsrael says it has eliminated Hezbollah communication chief in Beirut
Sakafi was a senior Hezbollah terrorist, who was responsible for the group's communications unit since 2000. He invested significant efforts to develop communication capabilities between all of Hezbollah's units. Key Points
India TodayHezbollah says Israel will 'pay price' after deadly day
Hezbollah issued a warning on Thursday, stating that Israel would face consequences for the deaths of 10 civilians, including five children, in southern Lebanon. This marked the deadliest incident for Lebanese civilians during four months of conflict along the Lebanese-Israeli border. Key Points
Economic TimesHamas deputy head Saleh Arouri killed in explosion in Beirut, Hezbollah says
Saleh Arouri was one of the founders of Hamas' military wing. He also headed the group's presence in the West Bank. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesHezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah to break silence on Israel-Hamas war
Lebanon's Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah on Friday will break weeks of silence since war broke out between Hamas and Israel, in a speech that could impact the region as the Gaza conflict rages. After Hamas militants launched an unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, Lebanon's southern border has seen escalating tit-for-tat exchanges, mainly between Israel and Hezbollah, an ally of the Palestinian group, stoking fears of a broader conflagration. Key Points
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Hezbollah official says his group already ''is in the heart'' of Israel-Hamas war
A top official from Hezbollah has warned that Israel will face consequences if it starts a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. Hezbollah, based in Lebanon, has already been involved in the conflict, firing rockets and missiles towards Israel. The group's deputy leader, Sheikh Naim Kassem, stated that they are trying to weaken Israel and make it known that they are ready to fight. There are concerns that Hezbollah may launch a large-scale attack on northern Israel. Kassem also mentioned that foreign officials have asked them not to participate in the conflict, but Hezbollah considers itself part of the battle. Key Points
Economic TimesHezbollah's role in middle east conflicts: A closer look
Hezbollah's influence extends to its deep connections with Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, and Islamic Jihad, another Palestinian faction with Iranian support. As this complex situation continues to evolve, the role of Hezbollah in the Israel-Hamas conflict remains a significant factor in the broader Middle East landscape. Understanding the organisation's history and its ties to Iran is essential to comprehend the dynamics at play in this region of conflict. Key Points
Economic TimesWhat you need to know about Hezbollah, the group backing Hamas against Israel
Lebanon's Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has engaged in a deadly exchange of fire with Israel, escalating tensions in the region. Hezbollah, a Shi'ite Islamist group, has a powerful military with advanced weapons and has played a role in conflicts in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. It has deep ties to Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon is controversial, with supporters viewing it as a defender against Israel, while opponents accuse it of undermining the state. Western countries, including the US, consider Hezbollah a terrorist organization. Key Points
Economic TimesAs Israel battles Hamas, all eyes are on Hezbollah, the wild card on its northern border
The possibility of Lebanon's Hezbollah militia joining the Israel-Hamas war is being closely watched as it could significantly impact the conflict. Hezbollah, supported by Iran, has so far remained on the sidelines, but an Israeli ground offensive could prompt their full involvement. Israel is concerned about Hezbollah's arsenal of rockets and missiles, as well as their precision-guided capabilities. Key Points
Economic TimesIran supports Lebanon's ceasefire efforts, calls for resolution of ‘problems’
Two senior Lebanese political sources told Reuters that the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon had presented a draft ceasefire proposal to Lebanon's parliament. | World News Key Points
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Israeli strikes kill 492 in Lebanon's deadliest day of conflict since 2006
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon killed over 490 people, including women and children, in the deadliest attack since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. The strikes targeted Hezbollah, leading to mass evacuations in southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu urged civilians to evacuate. The conflict has escalated fears of an all-out war. Key Points
Economic TimesHezbollah alone will decide whether Lebanon - already on the brink of collapse - gets dragged into Israel-
The possibility of Hezbollah joining the conflict between Israel and Hamas raises questions about the group's priorities. Historically, Lebanon has been deeply affected by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with tensions spilling over into the country. Hezbollah, which operates within Lebanon's sectarian system, is Lebanon's strongest political and military force and enjoys support from Iran. However, Lebanon is already facing severe economic and political crises, and being dragged into another war could push the country further towards collapse. The decision to go to war ultimately lies with Hezbollah and Iran, rather than the Lebanese government. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael asks Lebanese civilians south of Litani to evacuate, hinting at path of ground incursion
Area between Litani river in south Lebanon & Blue Line—withdrawal line of Israeli forces from country in 2000—mandated by UNSC as buffer zone. But Hezbollah continues to operate there. Key Points
ThePrintIsraeli forces bombard Hezbollah in Lebanon
Lebanese security sources told Reuters there were atleast 16 airstrikes in quick succession on the Suluki Valley, describing them as the densest bombardment of a single location since border-area hostilities began three months ago. The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia has been trading fire across Lebanon's southern border with Israeli forces in support of Palestinian ally Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Key Points
Economic TimesCrude prices fall on possible ceasefire in Lebanon
By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) -Brent and U.S. crude futures fell on Tuesday as fears of supply disruptions from the conflict between Israel and Iran eased after Iranian-backed Hezbollah signaled Key Points
ThePrintIraq's Kataib Hezbollah suspends attacks on US forces
By Timour Azhari BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah announced on Tuesday the suspension of all its military operations against U.S. troops in the region, in a decision Key Points
ThePrintHezbollah, Israel trade fire on Lebanon's border
Hezbollah, one of the Middle East's most powerful militias, said it hit an Israeli army post with guided missiles in response to the killing of some of its fighters earlier this week. In a statement broadcast on the group's Al-Manar television, it claimed the attack injured Israeli soldiers. Key Points
Economic TimesIsraeli strike kills 5 Hezbollah terrorists; US downs multiple drones in Yemen: Top points
Hamas terrorists in Gaza have taken nearly 240 people hostage since it first launched its attack on Israel on October 7. Israeli PM Netanyahu, meanwhile, has vowed to eradicate the terror group. Key Points
India TodayIsraelis on edge as fears grow of wider Lebanon conflict
In the seaside haven of Nahariya, the shock still lingers on Daniel Bussidan's face. But people in Nahariya are preparing for the worst. I'm scared from the attack, said the 26-year-old who works in his father's pastry shop on the Mediterranean resort's eucalyptus-lined main street. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael warns Hezbollah to stay out of Gaza war
Israel was focusing its fighting on the Palestinian enclave, from which Hamas gunmen wreaked an unprecedented massacre in Israel's southern towns a week ago, and trying not to be drawn into a two-front war , Tzachi Hanegbi said in a televised briefing. Speaking after Netanyahu visited troops on the Gaza periphery in a possible precursor to a ground invasion, Hanegbi said more limited clashes across the Lebanese border showed Hezbollah was staying under the escalation threshold . Key Points
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Israeli retaliation to the Hamas massacre could spawn lone-wolf attacks
The Middle East is sitting on a powder keg. It is for states like Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE to stand up to Muslim Brotherhood-dominated states. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesWho was Pat Nibin Maxwell, Kerala man killed in missile attack in Israel
Kerala native, Pat Nibin Maxwell, died in Israel following a Hezbollah missile attack near the northern border. He is survived by a five-year-old daughter and a seven-month pregant wife. Key Points
India TodayMissile from Lebanon kills two Israeli civilians
Two civilians were killed in northern Israel on Sunday after an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon hit their home in a town near the border, raising new... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHezbollah dragging Lebanon toward war: Israel
As Israels military battles Gazabased Hamas, following the groups deadly attacks on southern Israel on Oct. 7, it has also been facing the threat to the north posed by Hezbollah, which last fought a war with its neighbour in 2006. Key Points
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