Hezbollah Activities Become International Concern As Israel’s North Heats Up
The tunnel threat is becoming an international issue. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), charged with monitoring the border between Israel and Lebanon, acknowledged on Monday that the existence of four tunnel with two penetrating into Israel. UNIFIL further acknowledged that these tunnels violate UN Security Council Resolution 1701, saying they are “a matter of serious concern.” UNIFIL contacted the Lebanese government, requesting they “ensure urgent follow-up actions in accordance with [their] responsibilities.”
Strasbourg Attack Fits Previous Model of Criminal-Terror Nexus in Europe
The problem appears to be the gap between surveillance of members of the criminal-terrorist extremist Nexus, and prosecuting perpetrators for crimes such as acquiring illegal firearms.
How America Helps Hezbollah
The U.S. government has provided military training and weapons—plus $1.5 billion in aid—to the government of Lebanon since 2006, the end of the war Hezbollah instigated against Israel.
Is Israel Weighing Strike Options in Lebanon?
Hezbollah seems to have interpreted recent developments as a signal of Israel’s determination to enforce its red lines, raising the organization’s concern over what may come next.
US Claims it Killed ISIS Commander, Syria Says US Hit its Forces
The decision to strike an ISIS commander in Homs Governorate and in the desert area shows that the US is hunting in a wider range of areas in Syria.
A New Order Emerges in Southern Syria
Syrian Regime closes accounts with west- and Israel-linked rebels, as Iran builds and expands its presence in the area.
Pushing for an Israeli Victory Is the Only Way to End the Conflict with the Palestinians
Lieberman and Bennett failed to impose a new paradigm on how to deal with Hamas, but more and more people in Israel are recognizing that compromises and concessions have only led to more violence.
The Russians and the Kerch Bridge: What Would Reagan Do?
Every story has a starting point. Don’t start with the Russian capture this week of two (or three) Ukrainian ships and the injury to three (or six) Ukrainian sailors.
Syria, Gaza, Afghanistan: The Endless Wars
That might make these endless wars easy for most civilians to ignore, but it doesn’t decrease their importance.
The Tragic Murder of Syrian Activist Raed Fares
Syrian media activist Raed Fares assassinated