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Murder of former Iraqi MP in Beirut raises concerns about power of Iran-backed terror - analysis

"All indications suggest that the computer system at Rafik Hariri Airport in Beirut was hacked by Lebanese Hezbollah," Ahmed al-Alwani's cousin Ammar told Rudaw.

Who killed Ahmed al-Alwani? Beirut murder raises regional questions - analysis

Lebanon's Salam declares 'era of impunity' over after five Hezbollah members arrested in north

US declares Lebanese diplomat persona non grata after post praising Hezbollah's 1983 bombing

After 15-year sentence for Israeli interview, Lebanese journalist says courts protect Hezbollah

Maria Maalouf was sentenced for speaking to KAN News in 2021, where she complained, "Hassan Nasrallah and Iran’s party in Lebanon have taken the state hostage and returned it to the stone age."

Netanyahu fails to hold security assessment with Lapid, contrary to law

The prime minister also failed to convince the Americans to include Iran’s ballistic missile program in the agreement, or even in the negotiations, Lapid said.

Trump, Netanyahu spoke on the phone after IDF struck Beirut, source tells 'Post'

"Bibi has no f***ing discretion," Trump said in an earlier conversation with Israel's Channel 12, hours before the US-Iran ceasefire deal was expected to be signed.

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Beirut's Dahiyeh, hours before US-Iran deal announced

Since early Sunday morning, several drones launched by Hezbollah have crossed into Israeli airspace, prompting sirens to be sounded in northern Israel.

WATCH: Israel at war with Hezbollah, not Lebanon, Netanyahu says in message to Lebanese people

Netanyahu urged Lebanese citizens to reject Hezbollah's influence, saying the group is the only obstacle preventing peace, prosperity, and cooperation between Israel and Lebanon.

'Does he want to continue?' Trump questions Netanyahu's candidacy in upcoming Knesset elections

"He's had an amazing career," Trump said. "Does he want to continue? Because, you know, he's a wartime prime minister."

Iran’s missile strikes may embolden Hezbollah to challenge Lebanon’s leadership - analysis

Hezbollah is seeking to use recent Iranian missile attacks on Israel to regain influence in Lebanon, pushing the government toward a more pro-Iran stance.

Khamenei, IRGC, Iranian military communication lines disrupted, source tells anti-regime outlet

Iran International reported that missile launches toward Israel may have been carried out under pre-established protocols without coordination with Khamenei’s office.

Smotrich reportedly proposes attacking 20-30 buildings in Dahiyeh for every Iranian missile

Smotrich reportedly argued that hitting Hezbollah targets in Beirut would be a more efficient response than direct strikes on Iran.

Iranian attack 'not suprising,' Israel must defend North, ex-Home Front Command official says

Former HFC official Dedi Simchi said Iran’s attacks were expected, arguing Israel must strike Hezbollah when needed despite the threat of Iranian fire.