Middle East
‘Burn the lawn’: Israel pursues ‘Rafah model’ in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces are digging in for an extended occupation of the territory, which could play to Hezbollah’s advantage
March 27, 2026
Israeli forces are digging in for an extended occupation of the territory, which could play to Hezbollah’s advantage
Washington has stoked a cycle of violence by prizing Israeli security over Lebanese stability
It is fighting for the survival of the organization and of Shiites there, and in the region. The US would be wise not to get sucked into this conflict, too
The move will send shockwaves across the Middle East, where the organization has deep roots
The former ambassador said his government reached 'side understandings' with Washington to continue bombing Hezbollah
Lebanese officials lashed out following comments from a US envoy about the need to act against Hezbollah
