Paula Astih
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What Options Does Hezbollah Have in Dealing with Israeli Escalation? (opens the original)
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Hezbollah finds itself facing an increasingly difficult equation as Israeli escalation in South Lebanon has widened in recent days. How will the party respond to mounting Israeli strikes without being drawn into a broader confrontation that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be seeking either to postpone Israel’s elections or improve his prospects in them. At the same time, Hezbollah is facing growing pressure from its support base, which is bearing the brunt of the strikes and demand
Hezbollah Threat to Mobilize the Street: Venting Anger or a Pressure Tactic? (opens the original)
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“You have the right to be angry. But we ask you to hold that anger inside and be ready to use it when the time comes to achieve your goals and demands.” With those words, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem addressed supporters in his latest appearance last week. He then went further: “This anger has its time, and it can erupt,” warning in advance that responsibility for the fallout from any such eruption would lie with those who “do not know how to do their job” or who “try to work against
Hezbollah Chief’s Call for Dialogue Met with Skepticism in Lebanon (opens the original)
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Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s call last week on Lebanese authorities to launch dialogue has left official circles questioning its motivations. The Iran-backed party had previously thwarted all dialogue efforts by President Joseph Aoun since his election to resolve the issue of its weapons arsenal. Hezbollah had deemed dialogue over the issue as a red line given the Israeli occupation, attacks and violations. Even as he called for dialogue, Qassem attacked the Lebanese authorit
Syrian Leadership-Hezbollah Dialogue Efforts Face Hurdles Over War Legacy, Regional Balances (opens the original)
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Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s announcement in his latest appearance that the group was ready to hold a public meeting with the Syrian leadership “at a time deemed appropriate by both sides” has opened the door to questions about the background to the position. It came after Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said earlier in public remarks that he had no objection to sitting down with Hezbollah for talks if doing so served the interests of Syria and Lebanon. The statements are si
Political, Security Significance of Resumption of Direct Flights between Lebanon, US (opens the original)
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Lebanon hailed US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he ordered all American airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon. He made the announcement earlier this week following a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House. The move carries political, economic and security significance, reflecting a shift in the way the US views Lebanon and paving the way for a new chapter in relations. All US flights were suspended in 1985 after the hijacking of TWA Flight 847 from Ath
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