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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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Lebanon: Government blockage must end, president says
President Michel Aoun implicitly criticized his ally Hezbollah for the 11-week government stalemate.
Australia to list Hezbollah as 'terrorist organization'
The Australian government said the militant group poses a "real" and "credible" threat to country.
Lebanon probes soldier over firing at protesters
The army is investigating a soldier suspected of firing toward protesters during Thursday's deadly clashes in Beirut.
Lebanon in mourning day after deadly sectarian clashes
Banks, schools and government offices were closed the day after deadly sectarian clashes in Beirut.
Hezbollah, Lebanese Forces trade blame over deadly protests
Supporters of the Shiite group Hezbollah staged the protest after a court dismissed a legal complaint about the judge.
Lebanon deal: Beginning of the end of Syria's isolation?
A Syrian-Jordanian energy deal is being seen as a step toward international rehabilitation of the Assad regime.
US issues fresh sanctions on Hezbollah support networks
The measures are targeting entities providing "financial conduits" supporting Hezbollah and Iran.
Lebanon: Influencers unite against hate speech
A group of 20 social media influencers is seeking to de-escalate political tensions and overcome sectarian problems.
Lebanon finally unveils new government
Billionaire Najib Mikati has named his Cabinet as Lebanon faces one of the toughest crises in its history.
Lebanon: Fuel price skyrockets over 66%
The move heaped more misery on consumers, amid a deep economic crisis.
Israel strikes rocket launch sites in Lebanon
The Israeli air force has struck targets in Lebanese territory after two days of rocket fire.
New PM for Lebanon: Nijab Mikati
The Sunni telecoms tycoon secured enough votes from lawmakers to become Lebanon's prime minister.
Germany outlaws 3 Hezbollah-linked groups
The three groups have been banned for allegedly collecting money for the families of Hezbollah fighters.
Lokman Slim's widow: 'His work lives on in all of us'
Lokman Slim's widow is continuing the work they began together.
Hezbollah critic found dead in his car
The murder of Lokman Slim follows years of targeted harassment by supporters of the Shiite militant Hezbollah group.
Syria accuses Israel of airstrike
Israel has been accused of — and has previously confirmed — using airstrikes in the war-torn nation.
Lebanese divided over hopes for wider peace with Israel
Few Lebanese can imagine a wider peace agreement beyond current maritime border talks. Those who can, say it quietly.
Lebanon-Israel talks unlikely to yield US policy win
US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel over maritime borders unlikely to be another 'historic' move toward peace.
Israel PM says Hezbollah storing missiles in Beirut
The Israeli leader warned that there could be another disaster similar to the port explosion that killed dozens.
Macron piles pressure on Lebanon's leaders
In a scathing rebuke, the French president warned time is running out to form a new government.
Bulgaria jails 2 men for life over 2012 bus bombing
Bulgarian and Israeli authorities blamed the attack on Israeli tourists at Burgas Airport on Hezbollah.
Hezbollah defendant convicted in ex-PM Hariri bombing trial
The UN-backed tribunal convicted the lead defendant in the trial on the assassination of Lebanese ex-PM Rafik Hariri.
Beirut blast complicated by Hariri verdict
The upcoming verdict in the Hariri case offers some closure, but after the Beirut blast it could also ignite tensions.
Lithuania bans Hezbollah affiliates
Israel welcome the move, but most other EU states distinguish between the group's military and political wings.
Will protests bring true reform to Lebanon?
Activists want a total overhaul of a system whose negligence caused the August 4 explosion in Beirut.
Beirut blasts: Here's what we know so far
Lebanon is in mourning after two explosions rocked its capital Beirut. Here's what we know so far about the disaster.
Condolences pour in for Lebanon after Beirut blast
Germany says embassy staff were among the injured and that Berlin hopes to aid its citizens and Lebanese authorities.
Israeli army says it hit 'terror squad' along Syria border
The Israeli army said it hit "terrorists" placing explosives along the Syrian border. No Israelis were injured, it said.
Israeli forces thwart 'Hezbollah attack'
The Israeli Defense Forces said they foiled "an infiltration attempt of a terror squad" in the disputed Shebaa Farms
Where are Lebanon's reforms?
Lebanon has been "plagued by a mosaic of ailments," Hezbollah's spokesman, Ibrahim Mousawi, tells DW's Conflict Zone.
Lebanese FM Hitti: 'We have to save our country'
As its citizens continue to protest over rising poverty and corruption, can Lebanon's government deliver real reform?
Hezbollah: Germany bowing to US, Israel
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement has said Germany is kowtowing to US interests with its ban on the group.
Iran condemns German ban on Hezbollah
Iran has "strongly condemned" the move and threatened Germany with consequences.
German government bans Hezbollah
Police conducted raids on four associations linked to the Islamist group in Germany.
US offers $10 million for info on Hezbollah boss
The US has offered the huge reward for details on Mohammad Kawtharani, a Lebanese Hezbollah boss.
Iraq: Multiple rockets hit Taji military base
Officials say over a dozen rockets landed inside the base, north of Baghdad.
How autonomous are pro-Iranian militias?
Iran has a network of allied militias in the Arab world. In an open conflict with the US, they might fight as proxies.
Pressure mounts on US troops in Iraq
The killing of Iranian Major General Soleimani by US forces could aid Iran in strengthening its foothold in Iraq.
Germany revises terror threat level
The country's top police institution fears Israeli and US facilities could be in danger after the Soleimani killing.
Iraq slams US airstrikes
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has denounced US attacks on an Iranian-backed militia in his country.
US hits back at Iran-linked militia in Iraq
The "defensive strikes" follow a rocket barrage in northern Iraq that killed an American contractor.
Hezbollah-backed Diab to be new Lebanon PM
As Lebanon is rocked by violent protests, Diab has vowed to quickly form a new government.
Lebanon rocked by second night of violent unrest
Protesters chanted slogans against ex-Prime Minister Saad Hariri, calling for revolution to tackle the political crisis.
Why Germany hasn't banned Hezbollah outright
The German government continues to shy away from imposing a blanket ban on Hezbollah. There are various reasons.
Germany denies it will entirely ban Hezbollah
The German Interior Ministry has refuted reports that it plans to ban the Lebanese militant group.
What is behind increasing Israeli strikes in Syria?
Israel's fear of a Saudi Aramco-style attack from Syria have led it to step up its tactics in its shadow war with Iran.
What does Iran want from unrest in Iraq, Lebanon?
Iran's allies in Iraq and Lebanon have cracked down on protesters in their countries. Did the order come from Tehran?
Lebanon's PM resigns amid mass protests
The prime minister said he was unable to end the widespread political unrest threatening to upend the economy.
David Harris: 'It's time to see the menace clearly'
The American Jewish Committee CEO stressed that Germany and other EU countries have underestimated the danger to Jews.
Saad Hariri under pressure after millions paid to model
An expensive love affair has angered the the Lebanese PM's unpaid staff and many citizens suffering from austerity.
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