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Lebanon: assassinating sectarian leaders has always led to instability – this time will be no different

The assassination of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in September sent shock waves through the Middle East and beyond. Nasrallah had evolved into the very embodiment of Hezbollah over his 32 years in charge, and had established himself as a key figure in Iran’s so-called axis of resistance.

The Conversation

'Very Challenging': Israel Faces Hezbollah In Tricky Terrain

As Israel undertakes its fourth ground offensive in southern Lebanon in 50 years, its troops again face rocky terrain mined with explosives and full of hiding places that previous generations of soldiers have battled over

International Business Times

How does Israel’s Lebanon invasion compare with its previous operations?

Current campaign follows others since 1978 that have failed to bring security and calm to northern Israel

The Guardian - UK

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Israel has invaded Lebanon six times in the past 50 years – a timeline of events

Israel has launched its sixth incursion into Lebanese territory since 1978. Here’s a timeline of how this seemingly unending conflict has evolved.

The Conversation

Has Israel launched a ground operation into Lebanon?

As Israel intensifies its attacks on Lebanon, we examine its motives and what is known so far.

Al Jazeera

It would be a mistake for Israel to invade Lebanon – here’s why

The death of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on September 27 has left the militant Lebanese organisation leaderless at a critical time. Two days earlier in a speech broadcast around the world, the head of the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) northern command, Lt. Gen. Herzi…

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Lebanese civilians are fleeing the south, fearing an Israeli invasion − a look back at 1982 suggests they have every reason to worry

Lebanese families have been fleeing the country’s south in the thousands amid escalating tensions and an Israeli bombardment that has so far killed hundreds.

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The history of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel

Tuesday’s dramatic pager attack on Hezbollah operatives was just the latest salvo in a decades-long battle.

Al Jazeera

Timeline: Israel has long history of pulling off complex attacks like exploding pagers in Lebanon

Thousands of pagers used members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded near simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people and wounding several thousand

The Independent UK

Palestine has been recognised by more than 140 nations – but not yet Australia. So, what exactly defines a ‘state’?

Is Palestine a state? This long-standing unresolved question has gained considerable diplomatic, legal and political traction this year as Israel’s war in Gaza has ground on with no end in sight.

The Conversation

Ismail Haniyeh obituary

Chief of the political bureau of Hamas, former prime minister of Gaza and ceasefire negotiator

The Guardian - UK

From Paris to Beirut: Israel’s long record of assassinating Palestinians

Ismail Haniyeh is the latest in a list of Palestinian leaders believed to have been assassinated by Israel.

Al Jazeera

Israel has a long history of targeted killings. Here's a look at some of them

A pair of strikes on top militant commanders in Beirut and Tehran has escalated tensions in a region already on edge and adds to a long list of targeted killings attributed to Israel

The Independent UK

Beijing Deal For Post-war Gaza Leaves Analysts Sceptical

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah movement has agreed with Hamas to form a "national unity government" in post-war Gaza, but analysts are sceptical about the significance of the Beijing-brokered deal.

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Palestinian Factions Sign Unity Agreement In Beijing

Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah sign unity agreement in Beijing brokered by China, aiming to end division and strengthen Palestinian unity.

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Veterans warn of echoes from 1982 Lebanon war as new conflict looms on Israel’s northern borders

As a terrorist attack, a harsh response and an ensuing invasion strike familiar chords, analysts look for lessons from the war of 42 years ago

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The Guardian - US

Essay: The Palestine-Israel nightmare won’t end until we accept these basic truths

After 100 years of brutality against the Palestinians, we may have a chance to redirect history. But policymakers have refused to recognize reality, writes Ahmed Moor

The Conversation

Does Israel really want to open a two-front war by attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon?

Among the many sayings attributed to Winston Churchill is, “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”

Salon

We didn't listen to Cassandra — again

Some of us have been paying attention — so why does America keep replaying the same dismal script?

The Guardian - UK

Hamas: The Quest for Power review – the men behind the masks

Beverley Milton-Edwards and Stephen Farrell’s update of their 2010 survey of the Islamist movement argues that violent struggle with Israel is a major part of its identity, but not its only goal

Al Jazeera

Arab League calls for UN peacekeepers in occupied Palestinian territory

Arab leaders accuse Israel of obstructing Gaza ceasefire efforts and demand an end to its war on Palestinian territory.

The Guardian - US

UN general assembly votes to back Palestinian bid for membership

Assembly votes 143 to nine, with 25 abstentions, signalling Israel’s growing isolation on the world stage

WEKU

Why Ireland is one of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world

One of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world is not an Arab or Muslim country. It's not even in the Middle East. Polls show Ireland has some of the highest support for the Palestinians.

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