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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 you need to know about Hezbollah
Amid fears of the war in Gaza spreading, here's what you need to know about the Lebanese Shiite militia.
Israel attacks targets in Lebanon after deadly Golan strike
Israel has hit a number of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after a deadly strike on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Ongoing Israel-Hezbollah strikes force Lebanese to flee
Cross-border strikes between Israel and the Islamist militia Hezbollah are forcing Lebanese border residents to flee.
Germany arrests suspected Hezbollah member
German federal prosecutors said a Lebanese man was suspected of procuring drone parts for attacks on Israel.
Israelis near Lebanese border fear fires and full-scale war
Israeli firefighters and civilians report mounting cross-border strikes between the IDF and the Hezbollah militia.
Israelis near Lebanon border fear all-out war with Hezbollah
As cross-border fire between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, locals are worried all-out war could start at any time.
How powerful is Iran really?
Iran is projecting power. Its economy is failing and support for the regime low. How powerful is Iran really?
Israel-Hezbollah: Rising concern 'real' war will break out
Fighting on the Israeli-Lebanese border has been ramping up. Experts worry it may spark all-out war and invasion.
No, this US navy fleet is not yet en route to Israel
False claims on military movements amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions circulate online. DW fact-checks some of them.
Netanyahu says 'intense phase' of Rafah fighting nears end
Israel's PM says intense fighting in Rafah "is about to end" but the war will go on, with forces possibly moving north.
Neutral Cyprus rattled by Hezbollah threat
Cyprus is afraid of getting dragged into the conflict between Israel and Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.
How capable is Hezbollah of fighting a war against Israel?
As Israel and Hezbollah trade fire, there are widespread fears that a full-scale war might be next.
Israel, Lebanon take steps toward full-scale conflict
Hezbollah has threatened a fight with "no rules" if a conflict with Israel was to escalate.
Israel-Hezbollah clashes could plunge Lebanon into war
As fighting between Hezbollah and the Israeli military ramps up, Lebanese locals are dealing with difficult choices.
Hezbollah fires barrage of missiles into northern Israel
Following the killing of one of its senior commanders, Lebanon's Hezbollah has fired more than 200 rockets into Israel.
Tensions rise on Israel's northern border with Lebanon
Amid cross-border strikes between Hezbollah and Israel, over 70,000 Israeli residents have been displaced.
Israeli economy moves toward normality despite the war
The Israeli economy suffered a major contraction following October 7 but is showing signs of recovery.
Israel-Iran tensions: Is Syria the new battlefield?
Israel has been bombing Syria covertly for years, trying to weaken anti-Israel forces. Will things escalate in Syria?
Israel-Iran escalation: How strong is Israel's military?
A military conflict between Israel and Iran is a real threat. But to what extent is Israel prepared?
Why are Iran and Israel sworn enemies?
An attack on Iran's consulate in Syria and Iran's retaliation have raised the stakes of a decades-long conflict.
Iranian embassy attack has Israel, Middle East on edge
Following the deadly airstrike on Iran's embassy in Damascus, fears of escalation in the regional conflict are growing.
Lebanon: Killing of official unleashes fury against Syrians
The murder of a local politician is still under investigation, but widespread accusations are already being politicized.
Israeli military reports killing Hezbollah missile commander
An airstrike in Lebanon "eliminated" a Hezbollah missile unit commander, the Israeli military says.
Israel claims it killed Hezbollah commander in Lebanon
The Israeli army said it has killed the deputy head of a Hezbollah rocket unit in a strike on southern Lebanon.
Israel claims Lebanon airstrike killed a Hezbollah commander
The Israeli military says it killed a Hezbollah rocket unit commander in an airstrike in south Lebanon.
Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Syria, reports
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 42 people were killed and dozens wounded in the airstrikes.
Strikes by IDF, Hezbollah kill several in Lebanon and Israel
Observers fear the conflict could escalate after an overnight attack by Israel and rockets fired by Hezbollah Wednesday.
Lebanese seek end to border battles by Ramadan
As Ramadan nears, Lebanese people hope fighting between Hezbollah's military wing and the Israeli army doesn't escalate.
How Hezbollah secures its power inside Lebanon
Hezbollah holds sway in many areas of Lebanon — including in the Khandak El Ghamik district in central Beirut.
Jordan: Fatal drone attack increases pressure on USA
The fatal drone attack on US troops is only the latest in a series of skirmishes with groups backed by Iran.
Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Border life under threat
What would an escalation between Israel an Hezbollah mean for people in northern Israel?
Iran emerges as key player in Middle East turmoil
Tehran has been using a network of proxies against Israel and its main ally, the United States.
Many fear Israel-Hamas war could spread across Middle East
With both Israel's and Hamas' allies becoming more active, could the bloodshed in Gaza ignite a wider regional war?
Lebanese fear war despite de-escalation efforts
The growing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah stoke fears of war, parallel to the escalation in the Red Sea.
Will Iraq finally push US troops out because of Gaza?
After the US killed the leader of an Iraqi militia, the Iraqi government says it will push US troops out. But will it?
Hezbollah's revenge for Beirut killing: Will it lead to war?
An alleged Israeli assassination in Beirut has increased concerns that the Gaza conflict could turn into a larger war.
Hezbollah leader vows retaliation after Beirut blast
The leader of the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militia has promised retaliation over the killing of a top Hamas official.
Israel fears possible Lebanon front
Hezbollah militants in Lebanon are firing more and more rockets across the border into northern Israel.
Why Iran and Israel are enemies
The attack on Iran's embassy and launch of drones against Israel escalated tensions. "Mapped Out" examines the conflict.
Lebanon: Israel-Hezbollah border clashes displace thousands
Hezbollah and the Israeli Army have been exchanging fire since the Israel-Hamas war began. DW reports from Lebanon.
'No one knows what will happen next' in Israeli border town
Israeli residents who live along the border with Lebanon have been ordered to evacuate as life there becomes too risky.
German police raid suspected pro-Hezbollah Islamist groups
The Interior Ministry has said it is searching 54 objects related to the Islamic Center of Hamburg.
Iran-Israel rivalry: How it started and how it may escalate
While there's been no direct conflict between the two countries, their rivalry goes back decades.
Hezbollah chief: Wider Middle East conflict possible
Speaking on TV, Hassan Nasrallah stopped short of saying his militia would join the war between Israel and Hamas.
Israel-Hezbollah clashes: Thousands flee southern Lebanon
Some 30,000 people in southern Lebanon flee as Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group and Israeli forces exchange fire.
Israeli ex-PM: We must 'get rid of' Hamas and then Netanyahu
"Netanyahu is history, he’s done," former PM Ehud Olmert tells DW as Israel retaliates in the wake of the Hamas attacks.
Iran's role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Iran has denied directly assisting Hamas in its recent attacks but has warned Israel against continuing strikes on Gaza.
Israel-Hamas war: What role do Iran-backed militias play?
Recent drone attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria have increased concerns that the war in Israel is spreading.
Could Israel-Hamas war spread across the Middle East?
Which dynamics in the Israel-Hamas war are particularly dangerous — and who are the main players?
How do Hamas and Hezbollah compare with Israel militarily?
Israel's military boasts advanced military tech, while Hamas and Hezbollah specialize in asymmetric warfare.
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