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Sarit Zehavi for The Jerusalem Post: Is Lebanon dismantling Hezbollah? Beware of premature conclusions – opinion
The Lebanese president reportedly stated on April 16 that he plans to disarm Hezbollah this year, to which the

Is The President of Lebanon Appointing the Fox (Hezbollah) to Guard the Hen House?
The President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, appointed former Minister of Transportation and Public Works, Ali Hamieh (affiliated with Hezbollah),

The Sunni Gulf States and Iran: A Hedging Risk Management Strategy
The Sunni Gulf states, primarily Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which also include Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman

Will the Palestinians in Lebanon Disarm?
longside the dialogue in Lebanon regarding disarming Hezbollah, there’s an equally intense discourse concerning the disarming of Palestinian organizations

Who Is Behind the Rocket Fire from Syria Toward Southern Golan Heights?
On the night of June 3rd, two rockets were launched from southern Syria toward the southern Golan Heights. This

UN’s Meeting with Hezbollah Exposes Support for Terror and Lebanon’s Weak Governance
A senior UN representative meets directly with a high-ranking Hezbollah official. On May 30, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the UN Special

The Isfahan Center for Nuclear Technology – UCF, ZPP, and IRR10
By: Colin David. Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center: Iran’s largest atomic hub, suspected of secret weapons work, defies IAEA oversight,

Hezbollah at a Crossroads On the Anniversary of Israel’s Withdrawal From Southern Lebanon in May 2000
By: Dr. Yossi Mansharof. In the main image: A photo published in the media. It was claimed to be

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