Israel’s Hezbollah war threat hurts Biden more than Trump
Israel has announced that it is ready to go to war with Hezbollah – a move that is likely to undermine US President Joe Biden’s chances in the 2024 election even further.
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Hezbollah threatening Israel with a two-front war
Hezbollah intensified its attacks in northern Israel on June 2, firing barrages of rockets over the border that set off massive wildfires. This came two days after the Lebanese armed group revealed that it had downed one of Israel’s most advanced drones – the most recent of several successful air defense operations.
Iran juggling a multitude of bad choices
Israel’s own April Fool’s Day prank was to eliminate one of Iran’s top commanders in Syria, Mohammad Reza Zahedi, by striking a building near Tehran’s embassy in Damascus, almost flouting international law protecting the inviolability of diplomatic missions.
Understanding Iran’s non-state network
During a three-day period in January, Iranian-supported militant groups employed an anti-ship missile to attack an oil tanker in the Red Sea, launched rockets into northern Israel from Lebanon, and used a drone strike to kill three US soldiers in Jordan.
Iran’s limited command over Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis
From attacks by rebels in the Red Sea to raids in northern Israel and the October 7, 2023, assault by Hamas, Western analysts have pointed a finger of blame toward Iran.
Understanding a week of missile strikes across Middle East
The past week has seen new rounds of violence across the Middle East, deepening fears of conflict spreading in an already unstable region.