Hezbollah

Hezbollah is a Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group. Recent news focuses on escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. Despite a November 2024 ceasefire, Israel has launched near-daily attacks in southern Lebanon, claiming to target Hezbollah members and infrastructure. Lebanese officials report numerous ceasefire violations and casualties. These events are newsworthy due to the potential for wider conflict and the pressures they place on Lebanon's President Aoun to disarm the group. The ongoing conflict highlights the instability in the region and the challenges in maintaining peace between Israel and Hezbollah.