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Hezbollah’s Explosives Shipment: Latest Developments and Defining the Key Tests Facing the Lebanese State
Latest Developments in the Investigation Recent reports indicate that the investigation into the explosives shipment seized at the Dahr

Turkey’s Force Buildup for the Syrian Navy
On October 23, 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Defense announced a force buildup program to develop Syria’s naval forces.

From Asset to Liability? Berri’s Dilemma over Hezbollah
The “Shiite Duo,” representing the respective support bases of Hezbollah and Amal, rests on a shared sectarian identity and

Turkish Involvement in Syria’s Education Sector: A New School in Damascus Named After Erdoğan
Since the fall of the Assad regime, particularly during 2026, Turkey’s involvement in Syria appears to have expanded through

The Dahieh after Operation Northern Arrows – A Geospatial Analysis of Hezbollah’s Human Shield Tactics
By: Colin David and Tal Beeri General Operation Northern Arrows began on September 27, 2024, with a wave of

Under the Health Minister’s Patronage: Hezbollah Rebuilds Its State Within a State
On October 17, 2026, the Dar al-Hawraa Health Center in Beirut’s southern suburbs resumed operations following repairs to war

Hezbollah Demands Its Explosives Back: A Test of Lebanese Sovereignty
On October 15, Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah confirmed that the vehicle carrying hundreds of kilograms of explosives, seized on

Hossein Yekta: Senior IRGC Official Sent to Lebanon to Strengthen Hezbollah
General: In early October 2026, Hossein Yekta – the name by which he is commonly known – a senior

Special Report – Between Amal and Hezbollah: Is Part of the Shiite Community Beginning to Reconsider Its Course?
Is the realization sinking in among Nabih Berri and the Amal movement that Hezbollah has turned from an asset

The Litani River Bridges Struck in March 2026: Their Structural and Security Status and How Hezbollah Is Exploiting the Situation
General: During March 2026, as part of Operation Roaring Lion, six bridges along the Litani River were struck, according

Ankara as a Mediator Between Damascus, Hezbollah, and Beirut: Reports, Denials, and Open Questions
Over the past month, several indications have emerged suggesting that Turkey is establishing itself as a mediator and influential

Who Controls Reconstruction Funds? Oversight Mechanisms Versus Hezbollah’s Networks of Influence
By: Dr. Zoe Levornik and Tal Beeri Overview: Lebanon’s reconstruction process presents the Lebanese government with a dual challenge: