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The New U.S. Sanctions: The Penetration of the Pro-Iranian Axis into Lebanese Institutions
Dr. Zoe Levornik and Tal Beeri On May 21, the U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on nine

The Human Shield Tactic in one Picture
In an image taken from a video that was mistakenly posted on TikTok by a Hezbollah supporter on May

Opinion: The Strategic Drone, or Why Hezbollah Has Intensified Its Attacks in Recent Days
The Israeli Air Force eliminated Nasrallah in September 2024. Along with him, the equations died as well. Hezbollah fires

Weekly Summary: Hezbollah Attacks Against Israel (May 17–24, 2026)
During the past week, Hezbollah carried out 161 attack waves against Israel and against IDF forces operating in southern

Hezbollah’s Efforts to Rehabilitate its Financial Infrastructure
Since the previous ceasefire in November 2024, Al-Qard Al-Hassan has struggled to meet its obligations, particularly regarding compensation payments

Turkey’s Military Buildup and Its Impact on the Construction and Employment of Syrian Force (April / May 2026)
Executive Summary The month of April and the beginning of May 2026 were marked by a significant acceleration of

The Direct Negotiation Between Israel and Lebanon: Situation Assessment and Recommendation
Sarit Zehavi and Dr. Zoe Levornik While the IDF and Hezbollah continue exchanging daily attacks, despite the ceasefire that

Weekly Update Report (May 11–17): Hezbollah Attacks Against Israel
During the past week, the upward trend in Hezbollah’s attacks against Israel and against IDF forces operating in southern

Weekly Report (12–19 May): IDF Airstrikes in Lebanon
During the past week, the Israeli Air Force carried out 187 airstrikes in Lebanon, compared to 174 strikes the

Hezbollah – FPV Drones: Evolving and Potential Patterns and Modes of Action
Hezbollah is intensifying its use of FPV drones against Israel, with these systems emerging as one of the most

Hezbollah is not losing its Shiite base – rather it is entering a phase of radicalization and fortification
Recently, we have been witnessing a mindset along with statements regarding Hezbollah’s condition and status in Lebanon. We found

“The War Over Lebanon”: Mapping the Political Landscape of Lebanon
The developing debate in Lebanon surrounding direct negotiations with Israel is not merely a specific diplomatic issue. Rather, it