What will be impact of Hamas, Hezbollah ceasefires on one another?
The writer calls for shifting international pressure away from Israel and redirecting it toward Hamas and Hezbollah. (credit: ESA ALEXANDER/REUTERS)All of this bodes poorly for how well the Hamas deal will be enforced.
Hezbollah Chief Says Gaza Ceasefire Deal Shows 'Persistence of Resistance' Against Israel
CAIRO (Reuters) - Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem congratulated Palestinians on Saturday over the Gaza ceasefire deal, saying in a speech that it proved the "persistence of resistance" against Israel. The remarks were the first in public by the leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group since Israel and Hamas reached the accord on Wednesday.
Gaza cease-fire begins as first hostages arrive back in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that the cease-fire would commence at 11:15 a.m. local time. The announcement came after Israel said it had received t
Jubilant Israelis welcome first hostages as ceasefire with Hamas goes into effect
Hundreds of aid trucks were beginning to enter Gaza, which was devastated by Israeli airstrikes and shelling after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, cross-border terrorist attack.
Hamas releases first Israeli hostages after Gaza ceasefire takes effect
Three female Israeli hostages held by Hamas for 15 months have been released and brought back to Israel, the Israeli military says, after a long-awaited ceasefire deal took effect. Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher,
What Lebanon's shifting political landscape means for Hezbollah
Hezbollah, one of Lebanon's most powerful political players, has been significantly weakened by its conflict with Israel.
Trump inauguration will reportedly include Muslim cleric who refused to condemn Hezbollah as terror org
Husainy, a Muslim cleric from Michigan, was reportedly tapped to deliver a benediction at President-elect Trump's ...
Imam who refused to call Hezbollah a terrorist organization scheduled to deliver a benediction at Trump’s inauguration
The Middle East Forum, a conservative nonprofit focused on Islamic issues, has described Al-Husainy as “a radical ...
Joe Biden Confuses Hezbollah for Hamas in Ceasefire Remarks
President Joe Biden confused Palestinian militant group Hamas with Hezbollah while announcing a ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas ...
At UN, Israel accuses Hezbollah of trying to rebuild with Iran's help
Lebanon's Hezbollah is trying "to regain strength and rearm with the assistance of Iran," Israel's U.N. ambassador told the ...
IDF says it hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after truce mechanism failed to address threats
Israeli war planes struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, the Israel Defense Force said early Monday, as it accused the truce ...
Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened
In Lebanon, many saw the election on Thursday of Gen. Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese military, as a crucial step ...
Hezbollah lawmaker says Lebanese opponents are working to exclude the group
Senior Hezbollah lawmaker Mohammed Raad said on Monday the Iran-backed group's opponents were seeking its fragmentation and ...
Lebanon's new president strikes a nationalistic tone amid regional shifts, further weakening of Hezbollah
The Lebanese parliament finally voted on a new president on Thursday following two years of deadlock. Joseph Aoun the head of ...
The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations
Hezbollah has threatened to resume fighting if Israel does not fully withdraw its forces by the 60-day deadline.
PM-designate Salam extends hand to Hezbollah, aims to rebuild Lebanon
Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his hands were "extended to everyone", in a gesture to the ...