Lebanon War
Israeli escalation against Iran is a ‘multilevel’ game
Israeli troops on the northern border with Lebanon are on high alert after a drone attack in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia, Hezbollah, is threatening imminent military action.
Israeli ambassador spells out concerns with ongoing Syrian civil war, chemical weapons
Israel is in the tough position of being close to Syria and having a history of conflict with the country. As evidence mounts that Syria has used chemical weapons on its own citizens, Israel has drawn its own lines that its ambassador to the United States says it won’t allow Syria to cross.
Syria signals its acceptance of U.N.-backed six-step proposal to end violence
United Nations special envoy Kofi Annan says Syria has agreed to his six-point plan that he hopes will bring about an end to the year-long violence in the country. It’s already claimed more than 8,000 lives, according to U.N. estimates.
Israel blames Iran, Hezbollah for Monday attacks on its diplomats abroad
No one was killed but two people were hospitalized in an attack on an Israeli diplomat’s vehicle in India Monday morning. Israeli officials are blaming Iran for that attack, as well as a thwarted attempt in the Central Asian nation of Georgia.
Syrian Civil War Becoming a Regional Conflict
Assad forces scored a major victory this week against rebels in Syria. After a seventeen day battle, the Syrian Army, along with Hezbollah fighters, seized the strategic town of Qusayr, giving the regime control of a key highway linking Damascus to the coast. The victory is especially significant for Hezbollah, marking the organization’s first victory […]