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Syria July 25

US, Israel announce targeted killings of terror leaders in Syria and Lebanon

CENTCOM troops killed ISIS leader al-Hardani in Syria, while Israeli forces eliminated Hezbollah officer Ali Qoutan as both nations continue counterterrorism efforts.

Syria July 16

Who are the Druze? Religious group aids Syrian members under Islamist attack, Israeli members offer support

Israeli military responds to protect Syrian Druze from Islamist militants as local Druze citizens cross the border to aid their brethren, prompting concerns from Israeli officials.

Lebanon July 7

US champions Lebanon's response to Hezbollah disarmament, hints at Abraham Accords opportunity

U.S. Envoy Thomas Barrack welcomes Lebanon's response to proposal calling for Hezbollah disarmament within four months, suggesting potential peace talks with Israel

Israel June 26

Trump’s crown jewel Abraham Accords may expand to normalize ties between Israel and other nations

The Abraham Accords may soon include Syria and Lebanon, according to Israeli media, with the Trump administration working to expand the peace agreement between Israel and Arab nations.

United Nations June 19

Decision day approaches for Trump admin on controversial UN force that failed to disarm Hezbollah

Former Trump ambassador labels UNIFIL "the most spectacular failure" as the U.N. force faces potential mandate termination for ineffectiveness against Hezbollah's military buildup.

Israel June 17

Israel's US ambassador says beeper operation will 'seem simple' compared to actions against Iran

Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said surprises will emerge amid the conflict with Iran that will make Israel's beeper operation look "simple."

Lebanon May 7

Family of American hostage tortured in Lebanon wins landmark case against Iran

Court rules in favor of Lebanese American family in unprecedented lawsuit against Iran for Hezbollah's kidnapping and torture, establishing legal proof of Iranian influence in Lebanon.

Lebanon April 24

A weakened Hezbollah leads some in Lebanon to talk of peace with Israel as US pushes sides together

Lebanese citizens are reportedly beginning to discuss normalization with Israel following the crushing blow dealt to the Iran-backed terror proxy Hezbollah by Israel.

Lebanon March 28

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war

Israel has launched an attack on Beirut, marking its first strike on Lebanon's capital since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war last November.

Lebanon March 18

DHS: Deported Brown University doctor attended Hezbollah chief's funeral, supported terror leader

Brown University professor Dr. Rasha Alawieh was deported to Lebanon after allegedly admitting she went to the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Syria March 17

Syria's new regime hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over claims its fighters were executed

Conflict between two jihadist factions – Sunni-led Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Shia Hezbollah – on the Syrian-Lebanese border highlights a growing sectarian divide in the region.