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Will the al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya Movement in Lebanon Sever Ties with Hamas?
The Al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya movement in Lebanon represents a significant portion of the Sunnis in the country and is the

Analysis of IDF Strikes in Lebanon – Six Months for the Ceasefire
By: Tal Beeri and Dr Zoe Levornik. On May 27, 2025, six months had passed since the ceasefire with

Between the Loquat of Damascus and the Lebanese Fire: A Personal View on the North and the Need for Fundamental Change
At the annual Alma Center conference, held on May 21 at Kibbutz Lohamei HaGeta’ot in the Western Galilee, I

A Policy in Dispute: How Should Israel Act Toward the New Regime in Syria?
By Dr Zoe Levornik. The policy Israel has pursued in Syria since the fall of the Assad regime has

The Municipal Elections in Lebanon – Hezbollah Is Here to Stay – Analysis of the Results
The municipal elections in the capital city and in the core base areas of Hezbollah: Beirut, the Beqaa (Baalbek,

21 May 2025, Strike in Ain Baal
In an airstrike today (May 21), Hezbollah operative Hussein Nazih Barji, an engineer from the village of Ramadiya, was

Position Paper – The Status of “Al-Qard al-Hassan” is Equivalent to the Military Rehabilitation Effort: Executing Ongoing Strikes Against It
On October 21, 2024, the Israeli Air Force conducted targeted strikes against dozens of branches of the Al-Qard al-Hassan

21 May 2025, Strike in Yater.
In another attack on Wednesday (May 21) in the Yater region, Ali Hassan Swaydan, a commander in the Radwan

Special Report: Is There a Historic Opportunity to Eliminate Hezbollah’s Military Power?
Executive Summary The report analyzes Hezbollah, with a focus on its military status following the recent war in the

Analysis of Attacks in Lebanon – Elimination of Hezbollah Operatives – Key Findings
By: Dr. Zoe Levornik. Since the beginning of the ceasefire, Israel has continued to thwart threats in Lebanon and

The Lebanese Army’s Activity in Southern Lebanon: Is There a Gap Between Reports and Reality?
So far, the Lebanese Army’s operations at Hezbollah sites—both throughout Lebanon and particularly south of the Litani River—have been

ARAK Iran’s Plutonium Pathway to Nuclear Weapons
By: Colin David. As the White House seeks a nuclear deal, the Iranian regime may already be making preparations