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Iran-backed groups may aid Hezbollah in war

In the event of a major war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran-backed groups from other parts of the region may come to the aid of the Lebanese Islamist movement. .

Iran-backed groups may aid Hezbollah in war

Guterres: Lebanon must not become a new Gaza Strip

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns of "warlike rhetoric" from Israel and the Iran-backed Shia militia Hezbollah. To speak plainly: The people in the region and people all over the world cannot afford for Lebanon to become a new Gaza, he says.

Guterres: Lebanon must not become a new Gaza Strip

New attacks after inflammatory speech on major war

Iran-backed Hezbollah has again sent several rockets towards Israel, in response to an attack that killed a commander of the Shia militia in southern Lebanon. Thursday's exchange of fire between the two parties is nothing unique after several months of shelling.

New attacks after inflammatory speech on major war

Billström lashes out at Swedish Iran travellers

Despite the Foreign Ministry's advice, Swedes continue to travel to Iran, according to Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party). Something he now strongly opposes.

Billström lashes out at Swedish Iran travellers

The Great War Draws Near: Focus on Putin and Trump

Behind the scenes, Russia and the USA have crucial roles as the stakes are rapidly escalating between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The risk is very great that it will escalate, says Lieutenant Colonel Anders Ekholm at the Defence University.

The Great War Draws Near: Focus on Putin and Trump

New threats of total war as Hizbollah leader speaks

Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah has held an inflammatory speech, at the same time as tensions between the Iran-backed Shia militia and Israel are increasing. Let the enemy know once again that if a full-scale war is declared against Lebanon, we will fight it without restrictions, he says.

New threats of total war as Hizbollah leader speaks

Escalation between Israel and Hizbollah

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating with threats of "all-out war" and a ready plan for an Israeli offensive in Lebanon. .

Escalation between Israel and Hizbollah

Relative calm in Gaza during Israeli "pause"

Israel has carried out several deadly attacks on the Gaza Strip, but the ground fighting appears to have died down. The Israeli military has declared a "pause" to allow more supplies to be let in.

Relative calm in Gaza during Israeli "pause"

Hezbollah member killed in Israeli attack

A person from the Lebanese Islamist movement Hezbollah has been killed in an Israeli drone attack in southern Lebanon, reports state media in the country. Hezbollah has issued a statement identifying the member as Muhammad Ayoub.

Hezbollah member killed in Israeli attack

Bad news for the hostages – and Lebanon

That Israel's war cabinet is disappearing is ominous, both for the hostages in Gaza and for the war as a whole. The risk is now increasing that the conflict with Lebanon will erupt with full force.

Bad news for the hostages – and Lebanon

Israel warns of escalation in Lebanon

Intensified attacks from Iran-backed Hezbollah across the border from Lebanon to Israel could trigger a serious escalation. This is according to the Israeli military, reports [Reuters](https://www.

Israel warns of escalation in Lebanon

One Dead in Israeli Attack in Lebanon

A woman has died and several people have been injured in an Israeli rocket attack in southern Lebanon, reports the country's state news agency. According to local media, a residential building was hit in the attack and several people, including women and children, were taken to hospital.

One Dead in Israeli Attack in Lebanon

New Rocket Attacks on Israel

The Lebanese Islamist movement Hezbollah has launched a new wave of rocket attacks on Israeli military bases. According to the Israeli military, around 40 projectiles were fired from Lebanon towards the Golan Heights and Galilee, but most were reportedly shot down.

New Rocket Attacks on Israel

Rocket Attack on Israel - Revenge for Leader's Death

A comprehensive rocket attack has been directed at northern Israel following yesterday's Israeli air raid where a Hezbollah leader was killed. It involves a hundred projectiles in what the Lebanese Islamist movement claims is its largest attack to date, aside from the Gaza War.

Rocket Attack on Israel - Revenge for Leader's Death

Israel launches deep attack into Lebanon

Israel carried out airstrikes deep into Lebanon during the night to Tuesday. At least five people were killed, according to the London-based Syrian Human Rights Observatory (SOHR).

Israel launches deep attack into Lebanon

Netanyahu: Ready for "intensive" battles in the north

Security at the border with Lebanon will be restored "in one way or another". Israel is ready for "intensive combat operations", says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after rumors of a planned large-scale offensive.

Netanyahu: Ready for "intensive" battles in the north

Media: Man attacked the US Embassy in Lebanon

One man has launched an armed attack on the US embassy in the capital of Lebanon, Beirut, according to media reports in the country. A guard is said to have been shot before the military responded to the fire and wounded the perpetrator.

Media: Man attacked the US Embassy in Lebanon

Report: Israel is using white phosphorus in Lebanon

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of using white phosphorus in attacks in southern Lebanon. It causes damage to both civilians and the environment, according to the human rights organization.

Report: Israel is using white phosphorus in Lebanon

Increasingly intense fighting along Lebanon's border

Two military bases in the Israeli-annexed area of the Golan Heights have been attacked with rocket artillery by the Lebanese Shia militia Hezbollah, according to the Hamas-allied movement. .

Increasingly intense fighting along Lebanon's border