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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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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.
Is Hezbollah ready for Israel's ground offensive?
As Israel's land incursion into southern Lebanon begins, DW takes a closer look at the militant group's capabilities.
DW reporter surveys destruction in Beirut district
In the southern Dahiyeh district, the Israeli army has been targeting what it says are Hezbollah facilities.
Israeli airstrikes rock Beirut, southern Lebanon
According to reports, the attacks targeted an underground bunker where a Hezbollah meeting was taking place.
What does supporting Israel mean for the US?
The US remains steadfast by Israel's side. It might even support its ally in a war against Iran.
Israel carries out airstrikes near central Beirut
Israel's army says it is targeting Hezbollah militants and has issued evacuation orders.
Iran's proxies threaten Israel on multiple fronts
Since the start of the war in Gaza, almost all of Iran's proxies have stepped up their attacks on Israel.
How will Israel respond after Iran's missile attack?
US President Joe Biden has said he will not support Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
Iran-Israel: What are the two sides' defense strategies?
What are the strategic and military considerations that could drive Iran and Israel to either escalate, or deescalate?
What next for Iran after strike on Israel?
Tehran is waiting for Israel's response to its massive missile attack, as the regional conflict threatens to escalate.
Israel vows to restore south Lebanon buffer zone
IDF ground units have reportedly raided Hezbollah bases in southern Lebanon, an area meant to stay demilitarized.
Israel vows retaliation for Iranian missile attack
It's the second time Iran has fired missiles at Israel since April as tensions between the two powers deepen.
Israelis take cover as missiles launched from Iran
DW's Shani Rozanes and Tania Krämer report, and Kasra Aarabi of United Against Nuclear Iran speaks to DW's Phil Gayle.
What's next for Hezbollah and the 'Axis of Resistance'?
After their leader's assassination, some experts suggest Hezbollah is "paralyzed." Others say it's too early to tell.
Israel vs. Hezbollah in Lebanon: a timeline
Although violence has recently escalated, there have been skirmishes on the Israeli-Lebanese border for decades.
Israel claims to have launched ground operation in Lebanon
Israel claims to have started "targeted ground raids" against the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
What are Israel's goals as Lebanon offensive begins?
Keeping Israel's operation against Hezbollah "limited, localized and targeted" will be challenging, an analyst told DW.
Israel says it does not plan to occupy southern Lebanon
The IDF says it has launched "limited, localized and targeted raids" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. DW reports.
Ex-Israeli PM: Targeting Hezbollah's Nasrallah was important
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spoke with DW ahead of Israel's ground operation in Lebanon.
Lebanon estimates 1 million displaced amid Israeli strikes
Thousands of Lebanese and Syrian refugees in Lebanon are fleeing to find shelter, or any way out of the country.
Israeli Arabs fear widening Israel-Hezbollah war
Cease-fire prospects in Gaza and Lebanon appear bleak, and Nazareth residents told DW they feel uneasy about the future.
What next in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah?
What might Hezbollah, Israel and Iran do next after Lebanon strikes? DW spoke with Arab politics expert Hanin Ghaddar.
Israeli strikes force Lebanese civilians to flee
Hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee, with many in Lebanon worried about the possibility of a ground invasion.
Displaced Lebanese families forced to sleep on streets
Israel has continued to strike suspected Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The UN warned that the number of people displaced by the attacks has doubled, with many families forced to sleep on Beirut's streets.
People in Lebanon and Israel react to killing of Nasrallah
In Lebanon, supporters mourn for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. In Israel, people feel both relief and trepidation.
Has Israel-Hamas war displaced Palestinian refugees forever?
The plight of Palestinian refugees has worsened since the Israel-Hamas war began. DW explains their status.
Hezbollah still has 'a potent arsenal of missiles'
Middle East analyst Laura Blumenfeld tells DW that Israel may attack Lebanon to achieve peace after years of tension.
Thousands of Lebanese and Syrians flee into war-torn Syria
Of half a million people displaced in Lebanon due to Israeli bombs, Syrian refugees may be in the toughest position.
IDF says new strikes target Hezbollah leader at Beirut HQ
Israeli strikes have leveled several residential buildings in a densely populated southern suburb of Lebanon’s capital.
The impact of Israel-Hezbollah conflict on US-Iran relations
DW asks Victoria Taylor, US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iraq and Iran, about the current US stance on Iran relations.
Israel-Hezbollah conflict deepens Lebanon's economic crisis
Israel's escalating conflict with Hezbollah is exacerbating the country's deepening economic instability.
Israel-Hezbollah conflict: What is behind Iran's restraint?
Though it is Hezbollah's military and financial backbone, Iran has remained quiet amid escalations in Lebanon.
Possible Israeli ground assault in Lebanon sparks concerns
Israeli officials say their aim is to push back Hezbollah and create a buffer zone.
German lawmaker: 'We need more pressure on Hezbollah, Iran'
What level of alert is Germany at in view of developments in Israel and Lebanon? Johann Wadephul (CDU) speaks to DW.
Red lines: Will Arab leaders go beyond angry words?
They have accused Israel of pushing the Middle East towards war. But is there anything Arab leaders can do to stop this?
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