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Hezbollah’s Goal: Exploiting Tensions to Influence the Lebanese Army Against IDF?
Will Hezbollah exploit the current events (January 26) to influence its proxy in the Lebanese Army (Shia commanders and

Hezbollah is Back in South Lebanon
Starting this morning (January 26, 2025), the Shia base began trying to return to several villages and areas in

The New Governors of the Syrian Provinces
Syria’s transitional administration is working to stabilize the country and rebuild its governmental structures. Several significant processes are taking

The Northern Arena and the Shiite Axis – Weekly Review of Events and Key Data (13 -19 Jan.)
The Lebanese Arena IDF Activity in Lebanon: January 16 – In Lebanon, the IDF uncovered an underground shaft containing

Has The Threat from Syria Disappeared? The Large Quantities of Weapons Near The Border and The Potential For an Invasion of Israel
In recent days, the IDF has published details about the number of weapons and military equipment it confiscated from

The Test of The Israeli-Hezbollah Ceasefire: Areas South of The Litani Where the IDF Did not Maneuver
On January 26, the 60-day mark will be reached since the signing of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and

Is Iran Establishing a Direct Air Smuggling Route to Lebanon via Turkey?
By: Dr. Yossi Mansharof. Dr. Mansharof is a researcher on Iran, Hezbollah, and Shiite militias at the Misgav Institute

The U.S. Administration Must Pressure the Lebanese Government to Shut Down Hezbollah’s Shadow Bank
By: Sarit Zehavi and Yaakov Lappin. The Al-Qard Al-Hassan financial association, operating as Hezbollah’s de facto bank, constitutes a

The Northern Arena and the Shiite Axis – Weekly Review of Events and Key Data (6 -12 Jan.)
The Lebanese Arena The leadership crisis in Lebanon has come to an end. On January 9, the commander of

“The Islamic Resistance Front in Syria” – Is This a New Potential Threat to Israel?
On December 17, 2024, the Syrian National Socialist Party (SNSP) issued an official statement announcing the establishment of the

Lebanese Army Displays Seized Rockets Amidst Uncertainty Over Ownership
As part of the Lebanese Army’s deployment in southern Lebanon, several 122 mm rockets, both long- and short-range, were

Ali Damoush – The New Head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council
Sheikh Ali Damoush served as the deputy to Hashem Safi al-Din, the previous head of the Executive Council, until