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As Iran threatens to respond to the suspected Israeli assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, the various militias that Iran has armed over the years could play a significant role in any potential retaliatory actions.   The Origin of Iran’s Proxy Strategy Iran’s strategy of arming militias dates back to the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Before …

On Wednesday, two people were killed and six others injured as Hezbollah and Israel continued to exchange fire, following the deaths of six Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon and injuries in northern Israel the previous day. A drone targeted a vehicle in Jwayya, a village in the Tyre district, and Israeli artillery struck al-Jebbayn, Mhaybib, Zebqine, and al-Naqoura. The health …

Over the past week, U.S. President Joe Biden has been deeply engaged in diplomacy and military actions to prevent a catastrophic war in the Middle East, according to the Washington Post. The White House’s efforts have included covert communications with Iran urging restraint, strong warnings to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against blocking a Gaza cease-fire, and the deployment of …

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea expressed deep sympathy for the residents of southern Lebanon, especially those in border villages, during the LF’s Upper Metn department’s annual dinner in Maarab. He noted that for the past 10 months, these residents have endured sleepless nights and a lack of peace, with some even losing loved ones. Geagea questioned the national security necessities …

Speaking to troops during a drill simulating a war in Lebanon, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant issued a stern warning on Wednesday, suggesting that Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah could lead Lebanon into severe consequences. “Given the current situation, Nasrallah may cause Lebanon to incur extremely heavy costs. The extent of what could happen is beyond their imagination,” Gallant addressed …

Efforts continue across the region to prevent the war from escalating into a broader conflict following the recent killings of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran. In Gaza, the sole corridor for humanitarian aid to the south has been closed due to ongoing fighting in the area. The Palestinian territory is experiencing a …

The Palestinian militant group Hamas announced on Tuesday that Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7 attacks in Israel, has been chosen as its new leader in Gaza. This appointment follows the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ political leader, in a presumed Israeli strike in Iran last week. Sinwar, known for his close ties to Iran and his leadership …

Israeli artillery shelled al-Jebbayn and Zebqine in southern Lebanon on Wednesday as global leaders sought to prevent the escalating tensions in the Middle East from sparking a regional war. Overnight, artillery fire hit the outskirts of Shaqra and Baraachit, with flare bombs impacting villages along the blue line. The health ministry reported that a woman was injured in Shaqra. Hezbollah …