List of Lebanon articles
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Mourners carry the caskets, covered in yellow cloth, and signs depicting the images of Hezbollah members Ibrahim Sharaf al-Din, Muhammad Hussein Ali Rabah, and Hussein Ali Majid in Beirut. Can Israel Kill Its Way to Victory Over Hezbollah?
The group has been degraded but can still inflict serious harm.
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A woman in a headscarf and dark dress sits on steps with her head in her arms crying. How Beirut Reacted to Nasrallah’s Death
After Hezbollah confirmed its leader had been killed in an Israeli airstrike, all hell broke loose in the streets.
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An Iraqi demonstrator holds a picture of Hassan Nasrallah, late leader of the Lebanese group Hezbollah, during a protest vigil in Baghdad on Sept. 28. Charisma and Militancy Powered Nasrallah’s Rise, but He Became One More Corrupt Warlord
The Hezbollah leader’s death will not bring lasting peace for Israel.
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Young people march with large portraits depicting Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Pinpoint Israeli Intelligence Enabled Strike on Nasrallah in Lebanon
Israel killed the Hezbollah leader, capping a series of stunning operations.
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Israeli troops deploy in an area in the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel on Sept. 27. Is Confronting Hezbollah or De-Escalating Likelier to Bring Peace?
As the Middle East teeters on the brink of a wider war, Washington is calling for a cease-fire in Lebanon, while Israel seeks a knockout blow.
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Israeli army vehicles move through northern Israel on Sept. 26. Israel Is Going It Alone in Lebanon
Allies are trying to buy time to prevent all-out war.
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The U.N. Security Council holds a meeting on the theme of “Leadership for Peace” at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Sept. 25. The United Nations Is Still the Biggest Platform for Global Cooperation
Despite its failure to stop wars, the U.N. has made progress on issues from disease eradication to climate change.
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Northbound traffic is seen backed up heading into Beirut, with southbound lanes largely empty. Buildings frame either side of the roadway. With Israel’s Airstrikes, Beirut Plunges Into Panic
One family flees their village in the south for uncertain refuge in the capital.
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A man shields his face while grimacing and holding up a yellow flag. The Hezbollah Pager Explosions Are More Dangerous Than You Think
Beyond human rights concerns, the attacks raise questions about U.S. and Israeli policy in the Middle East.
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A mushroom cloud of pale gray smoke billows up against a hazy sky from mid-rise buildings in a neighborhood of a densely constructed town. Will Hezbollah Choose to Keep Its Word—or Its Arsenal?
The militant group must decide between walking back its threat to northern Israel or risking the loss of its advanced missile capabilities.
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People watch a televised speech by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah from a cafe at the entrance of the Sabra camp for Palestinian refugees in Beirut. The Beeper Balance Sheet
The stunning attacks are a setback for Hezbollah but raise risks for Israel.
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People gather at the entrance of the American University of Beirut Medical Center. The Biggest Question About the Hezbollah Pager Attack Is Why Now
A technically adroit strike could be a curtain-raiser for an expanded conflict.
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Soldiers with the Israel Defense Forces stand near a military vehicle on March 4, 2024 in southern Israel near the border with Gaza. A Cease-Fire in Gaza Wouldn’t End Israel’s Wars
The region’s most bitter conflicts aren’t all linked to one another.
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A woman walks with a Lebanese national flag tucked into her pocket past a broken window amid protests against dire economic conditions in Beirut. Why Hezbollah Is Rich and Lebanon Is Poor
The country’s economy is in free fall, but the group is thriving.
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A man rides his moped past a billboard bearing portraits of slain leaders, Ismail Haniyeh of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, Iranian Quds Force chief Qasem Soleimani, and Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr on the main road near the Beirut International Airport on August 3, 2024. Can Israel Really Deter Hezbollah?
Even in far-reaching scenarios, Lebanon won’t easily turn on Shia militia.
