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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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Middle East: Assassinations drive fears of escalation
Israel's killing of Hezbollah's Shukur and the assassination of Hamas' Haniyeh could bolster support for hard-liners.
Middle East: Lufthansa, others cancel flights to Beirut
Lufthansa said the suspension was a precautionary move amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 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.
Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Border life under threat
What would an escalation between Israel an Hezbollah mean for people in northern Israel?
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.
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.
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.
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.
What's happening in the Israel-Lebanon border region?
Tensions in the Israel-Lebanon disputed border area are growing, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
Who are the Hezbollah group?
Hezbollah have long been a sworn enermy of Israel. Where did they come from, and how powerful are they?
Hamas' terror attack on Israel
How will Israel react to Hamas’ terror attacks - and what will its neighbors do?
How Gaza siege could escalate Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Despite limited fighting near Lebanon, Israel's siege of Gaza could reignite their conflict with Hezbollah.
Syria: Blast at Iran-linked missile stockpile in Damascus
The missile stockpiles of pro-Iranian militias near Damascus were hit by an explosion in the early hours of Sunday.
Lebanon fails to elect president for 12th time
Lebanon's political crisis looks set to continue after the latest attempt by lawmakers to elect a president failed.
Shadow Diplomats: The global threat of rogue diplomacy
A new joint investigation reveals the dangers of honorary consuls — a little-monitored class of voluntary diplomat.
Israel and Lebanon sign maritime border deal
The deal opens up the possibility of offshore energy exploration in disputed waters in the eastern Mediterranean.
Iran's hard-line press hail Salman Rushdie attack
There was praise from Iran's strongly conservative press for the attack on world-renowned author Salman Rushdie.
Lebanon: Challenges for reformists 'difficult to master'
Reformists are the symbolic winners of the election, while the Hezbollah bloc lost its majority. But can they prevail?
Lebanon election deals blow to Hezbollah
The Iranian-backed Hezbollah movement and its allies have lost their majority in the Lebanese parliament.
Lebanon: Voters cling to hopes election can deliver change
Lebanon elects a new parliament on May 15. Many are people hoping for change.
Lebanon: Hezbollah, Amal end boycott of cabinet
The end of the standoff clears the way for ministers to meet and come up with a plan to solve Lebanon's economic crisis.
Lebanon's PM to Hezbollah: 'Have mercy'
Hezbollah's aggressive rhetoric toward Saudi Arabia leaves them politically more isolated, but are they losing ground?
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