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The French – Hezbollah romance continues
The French initiative and the attempts to form a government: The French continue meeting with senior Hezbollah figures, as

Does the economic crisis affect the military activities of Iran and its proxy in Syria and Lebanon?
The difficult economic situation in Iran as a result of the American sanctions and the impact of the covid-19

“When will peace between Israel and Lebanon arrive?” Alma Center’s response to Nadim Koteich’s article:
Nadim Koteich is a Shiite Lebanese reporter that grew up around Nabatieh in south Lebanon. On September 15th he

What is the connection between the formation of a new government in Lebanon, the US sanctions and the resolution of the Maritime Border dispute with Israel?
On September 15th, the 2-week period, that was designated by French president Emmanuel Macron for the establishment of a

Russian Recruitment of Syrian Youths to the Fighting in Libya as a Proxy
Against the backdrop of the fighting in Libya, Russia is recruiting Syrian youths under the age of 18 to

Ashura Commemoration (August 2020) Amongst the Shiites in South Lebanon – Phenomena and Characteristics
Despite the COVID19 restrictions, the Shiites in south Lebanon insisted on commemorating the Ashura holiday with parades, ceremonies and

The Shiite community in southern Lebanon responds to the possibility of the expansion of UNIFIL’s powers:
Recently (August 28), the Security Council decided to extend the UNIFIL mandate without any change in its structure or

“There is nothing new under the sun” – The Extension of UNIFIL’s mandate in Lebanon
On August 28th, the UN Security Council extended UNIFIL’s mandate an additional year. The Security Council unanimously agreed to

Where did the Arab States Fail in the Last Peace Initiative
Opinion Article by Alma’s Syrian friend Issam Zeitoun. Issam Zaitoun is an independent Syrian rebel and journalist, specializing in

The International Tribunal of Justice’s verdict regarding the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic al Hariri: mindsets and reactions
The verdict of the Netherlands-based Special Tribunal pertaining the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri was handed down

IDF force attacked by Hezbollah on the Lebanese Border
On Tuesday, August 25, at approximately 22:30 (Israel time), an IDF force engaged in routine activities near the village
