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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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US envoy: Progress in Lebanon peace negotiations
US diplomat Amos Hochstein met with top Lebanese officials in Beirut on Wednesday, fueling optimism.
Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah spokesman Afif
Mohammed Afif, a Hezbollah media relations officer, was targeted in a rare Israeli strike in central Beirut.
In Lebanon, thousands of children suffer in Israeli strikes
In Lebanon, Israeli strikes have killed over 100 children in the past six weeks, with many more injured and traumatized.
Israeli strike kills rescue workers in Lebanon
Local residents accuse Israel of "terrorism." Israel says it's targeting positions of the Hezbollah militant group.
Exploding pagers in Lebanon not made in Taiwan — prosecutors
Taiwanese prosecutors say local firms did not make the pagers that exploded in Lebanon in September, killing dozens.
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'
Human rights organizations have criticized evacuation orders from Israel and Hezbollah, saying they are not effective.
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
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
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
This week, Israel began a series of bombing raids on sites associated with Hezbollah's financial system.
Lebanon: Israel bombs southern Beirut, port city of Tyre
Israeli airstrikes destroyed a residential complex in Beirut's south and several buildings in the port city of Tyre.
As France hosts Lebanon aid conference, can it mediate?
Though France is aiming to bring about a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, analysts don't expect a breakthrough.
Yahya Sinwar: What does the Hamas leader's death change?
Israeli former justice minister Yossi Beilin discusses prospects for the future.
Fact check: AI images instead of real Beirut airport attack
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is also a battle of images — and not everything is real.
Lebanese government has little leverage over Hezbollah: Journalist Karim el-Gawhary
DW tours hospital Israel says sits on Hezbollah millions
DW toured the Al Sahel hospital in Lebanon that Israel says sits above millions in Hezbollah cash and gold.
Lebanon: What is UNIFIL's role, and does it matter?
Clashes in the past weeks between Israel and the militia Hezbollah have put the UN's mission in Lebanon at risk.
Israel's war against Hezbollah, Hamas continues
Washington is trying a new push for de-escalation, two weeks before the US presidential election.
Israel-Lebanon violence shows no signs of letting up
As Hezbollah continues strikes on northern Israel, Israel is keeping up its attacks in Lebanon, including the capital.
Israel PM says Hezbollah tried to 'assassinate' him
Prime Minister Netanyahu's office said a drone was launched toward his residence in the town of Caesarea.
What does Sinwar's death mean for Hamas, Gaza, Lebanon?
Analysts believe the killing of Hamas' leader is no death blow to the group, and cease-fire prospects are still unclear.
Israeli border towns remain deserted as attacks continue
The Hezbollah militant group targets Kiryat Shmona: DW correspondent Emily Gordine reports.
Israel launches wave of strikes in Lebanon
People killed in the airstrikes included Nabatiyeh's mayor, who was attending a meeting to coordinate relief efforts.
Lebanon's Hezbollah vows to target all of Israel
The acting leader of Hezbollah declared it will not be defeated despite the worsening conflict.
Iran has 'not just weakened Hezbollah, but weakened itself'
According to Jordan’s former FM, Tehran has less influence in Lebanon following Israeli strikes.
EU sets hopes on Saudi Arabia's influence in the Middle East
Western states would like Saudi Arabia to leverage its influence to de-escalate conflicts in the Middle East.
Iran has 'not just weakened Hezbollah, but weakened itself'
According to Jordan’s former FM, Tehran has less influence in Lebanon following Israeli strikes.
Israel reportedly hits Christian-majority area of Lebanon
What's behind the attack on Aito? DW's Mohamad Chreyteh reports from Beirut.
Hezbollah drone attack kills four Israeli soliders
As Israel intensifies military operations in Lebanon, Hezbollah drones strike a military base in northern Israel.
Israeli military intensifies operations in Lebanon
The Israeli military had urged residents of southern Lebanon to leave the border regions.
UNIFIL: Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?
DW looks into the background of the UN mission in southern Lebanon, its mandate and why it faces criticism.
Lebanese ramp up efforts to ease humanitarian crisis
Amid Israeli strikes and limited aid, Lebanese are doing their best to help. But observers say too many are in need.
Israeli airstrikes on Beirut kills nearly two dozen people
At least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 wounded in new Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese capital.
What role is UNIFIL supposed to play in southern Lebanon?
The UN has said two peacekeepers in Lebanon were injured by Israeli tank fire. DW correspondent Tania Krämer reports.
Critics say Israel's Netanyahu has no postwar strategy
Israel is having a hard time turning its recent military successes into diplomatic achievements.
Humanitarian crisis looms as violence escalates in Lebanon
Fears of a humanitarian crisis are growing after Israeli Prime Minister warned that Lebanon could face a long war.
What is Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'?
Iran has built up an anti-Western and anti-Israeli network of militias across the Middle East.
Civilians suffer as war in Lebanon expands
Israel's airstrikes targeting the Hezbollah militant group are trheatening livelihoods and forcing many to flee.
What might Israel's retaliation look like?
The country has promised a forceful response after a massive Iranian missile attack last week.
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.
Israel bombs Beirut on eve of October 7 anniversary
A year on, Israel is deep into a war with Hamas in Gaza and fighting Hezbollah, another Iranian-backed group in Lebanon.
Israel carries out more strikes on Beirut
Israeli military pummels Lebanon's capital as it expands its operations against the militant group Hezbollah.
Israel-Lebanon conflict explained in charts and maps
Israel is striking targets in Lebanon from the air and ground. DW breaks down the conflict.
Israel carries out more strikes on Beirut
Israel's ongoing airstrikes on Lebanon's capital have shattered the city's health care system, Lebanese authorities say.
Iranian minister in Beirut as Israel targets Hezbollah
Iran's Araghchi held talks with Lebanon's caretaker government as Israel struck Hezbollah strongholds in south Beirut.
Iran-Israel: Will Turkey get involved?
Experts say that several factors make Turkey unlikely to enter the growing regional conflict.
Can UN Resolution 1701 help end the Hezbollah-Israel fight?
Any diplomatic solution to fighting in Lebanon may involve an 18-year-old UN Security Council resolution.
Where is Lebanon's army as Israel, Hezbollah trade blows?
Lebanon's dysfunctional political system and failing economy mean its army can't stand up to Hezbollah or Israel.
Who was Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah?
Hassan Nasrallah, one of Hezbollah's founding members, is dead. Here's a look back on his rise to prominence.
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