List of Lebanon articles
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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.
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A man clears rubble from a building hit during Israeli bombardment in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip. The Existential Fears Driving Israel’s Aggressive Military Action
Israelis believed their country’s survival was no longer in question. Not anymore.
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A crowd of people are seen from behind, dimly lit, as they watch a speech from a Hezbollah leader delivered via a large screen. The nearest spectator holds a fist in the air toward the bearded man onscreen, who speaks in front of a bright red background. Does Israel’s Conflict with Hezbollah Have an Endgame?
The group would remain a threat to Israel even after a war.
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Iranians wave national flags and hold photos of slain Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. What Iran Might Do Next
As the Middle East braces for further escalation, what are Tehran’s options?
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Iranians burn an Israeli flag during the funeral ceremony of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, on Aug. 1. The U.S. Can Do More to Prevent an Israel-Iran War
Genuine pressure on Israel and Hamas to enact a Gaza cease-fire could dial down tensions across the region.
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Families and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas protest at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. One holds a sign reading, "Hostage deal now." Israel’s Chances of Getting Hostages Back Are Fading
Most Israelis want a deal, including the generals. Not Netanyahu.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier (left) transits the Strait of Hormuz alongside the USS Farragut and the U.K. Royal Navy's HMS Defender. The Already Stretched U.S. Military Prepares to Defend Israel
“We are not building a military that can handle three theaters simultaneously,” one expert said.
