Hezbollah

Iran: Our forces await the command to avenge Soleimani

Iranian forces are watching US bases and ships, waiting for command to strike, Revoluationary Guards commander says.

Lebanon’s PM-designate begins consultations

Hassan Diab, who is backed by Hezbollah, consults parliamentary blocs to discuss the shape of the future government.

US Jewish leaders welcomes German call for ban of Hezbollah

Heads of the Conference of Presidents commend Bundestag for calling on government to ban Hezbollah.

Hezbollah-backed professor asked to form Lebanese government

Lebanon's president asks former education minister Hassan Diab to form a new government amid unrest.

German parliament approves resolution to ban Hezbollah

The resolution, which is non-binding, passed with a large majority. Three parties abstained.

Hezbollah supporters try to storm square in Beirut

Lebanese troops fire tear gas to disperse supporters of Hezbollah and Amal who tried to storm a square in Beirut.

Nasrallah: Iran will defend itself

Hezbollah leader claims US and Israel are taking advantage of Lebanon protests, warns against their "incitement".

Guatemala to declare Hezbollah a terrorist organization

Guatemala President-elect meets Foreign Minister Katz: "The friends of Israel are my friends and the enemies of Israel are our enemies."

New Yorker sentenced to 40 years for supporting Hezbollah

35-year-old convicted of providing material support to Hezbollah sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Report: Germany to outlaw Hezbollah

German magazine reports government plans to outlaw Lebanese terror organization. Interior Ministry spokesman denies the report.

Katz to the UN: Disarm Hezbollah

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz comments on UN Secretary General's report against Hezbollah: Fully implement all Security Council resolutions.

UN Secretary-General to Lebanon: Disarm Hezbollah

United Nations chief backs Israeli argument on Hezbollah, calls on Lebanon to disarm the Shi'ite terror group.

Hezbollah supporters clash with protesters in Beirut

Group of Hezbollah supporters attack demonstrators protesting against Lebanon’s political elite in central Beirut.

IDF: Activities against Hamas will be more complex and difficult

Says north would be even more complex, because number of rockets would be 'much higher'.

US rejects Israeli criticism of aid to Lebanon

Trump administration reportedly thinks giving aid to the Lebanese army is “a good investment" despite concerns it could reach Hezbollah.

Nasrallah: Iran has won, US threat removed

Hezbollah leader says US army made of 'mercenaries' is no match for army of shahids.

'Act to blacklist Hezbollah as a terrorist organization'

Minister Gila Gamliel meets Uruguayan Foreign Minister, urges him to act against Lebanese terrorist organization.

Is Lebanon heading for another civil war?

Twitter suspends Hezbollah and Hamas-related accounts

Hezbollah’s television station says most of its Twitter accounts have been suspended. Hamas-affiliated accounts suspended as well.

Nasrallah: We'll purge Lebanon's skies of Israeli UAVs

Hezbollah leader says bringing down UAVs is "natural" after Israeli UAV was fired at over the Lebanese territory.

'Declare Hezbollah a terrorist organization'

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz visits Greece, asks it to condition aid to Lebanon on its ending its precise missile project.

US, Gulf allies sanction Iran and Hezbollah

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz welcomes sanctions on IRGC and Hezbollah: The right way to fight Iranian aggression.

Lebanese prime minister announces resignation

Saad al-Hariri defies Hezbollah by resigning amid economic collapse, widespread protests.

Commanders to be reprimanded over Hezbollah attack

IDF inquiry conducted after Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles at military ambulance concludes there were operational errors.

Nasrallah warns: Protests can lead to chaos

Hezbollah leader welcomes achievements of anti-tax protests in Lebanon, but warns that the protests could lead to chaos.

Unmanned Israeli aircraft downed over Lebanese border

Hezbollah suspected in downing of IDF drone aircraft over southern Lebanon. IDF confirms aircraft lost.

Congressmen call out Twitter for allowing Hamas and Hezbollah

Four House members pen letter to Twitter CEO expressing concern over tolerance for 'political wings' of Hamas, Hezbollah terror groups.

Lebanon accuses Israel of flying drone over Hezbollah bastion

Lebanese military accuses Israel of flying reconnaissance drone over Hezbollah stronghold in south Beirut.

US sanctions putting pressure on Hezbollah

Hezbollah feeling the squeeze of US sanctions after Trump administration targets banks doing business with Iranian-backed terror group.

Nasrallah: 'We will enter the occupied territory of Palestine'

Hezbollah leader says Israel is in a defensive position, warns terrorists will 'enter the occupied territory.'

AJC to EU: Designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization

American Jewish Committee calls on European Union not to distinguish between Hezbollah's military wing and its political arm.

Hezbollah operative who hijacked plane arrested 34 years later

Greek police arrest terrorist responsible for hijacking of flight out of Athens in 1985, murder of US citizen aboard flight.

NJ man indicted for scoping out US targets for Hezbollah

US citizen born in Lebanon indicted for scouting potential targets in US for Hezbollah, including UN HQ, Statue of Liberty and Times Square.

Nasrallah: Netanyahu attacked in Iraq in attempt to keep power

Hezbollah leader mocks Netanyahu and Trump, warns Saudi Arabia not to start a war with Iran.

New Jersey man indicted on charges of supporting Hezbollah

42-year-old allegedly surveilled dozens of iconic New York City locations and provided Hezbollah with detailed information about them.

Hezbollah blames Gulf states for Netanyahu's sovereignty pledge

Hezbollah claims that steps towards closer Gulf-Israeli ties embolden Netanyahu against the Palestinians.

Nasrallah: The IDF is a 'Hollywood army'

Hezbollah leader mocks Israeli maneuver which tricked terrorists, says 'no red lines' in responding to Israel, 'Zionist wars failed.'

Hezbollah claims to have downed an Israeli UAV

Hezbollah says it downed Israeli UAV in the village of Ramyeh in southern Lebanon.

Mysterious death of former Hezbollah leader

Sheikh Ali Hatoum, a former Hezbollah leader, found dead in his home outside of Beirut.

Report: Pompeo warned Lebanon Israel could attack Hezbollah site

Sources say US Secretary of State urged Lebanese President to dismantle Hezbollah missile factory before Israel attacks it.

Lebanese Politician:

'Lebanon hijacked by Hezbollah, suffers Stockholm Syndrome'

Mustapha Allouch: 'Everybody in Lebanon knows Iran and Hezbollah call the shots rather than Lebanese government and military.'

Lebanese PM: Hezbollah is a regional problem

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri claims Lebanon and its government are not to blame for Hezbollah and its attacks on Israel.

Report: Lebanese leaders support Hezbollah

Sources in Lebanon's government emphasize: 'Government supports Hezbollah.'

With machines from Iran:

Hezbollah compound for precision missile production exposed

In recent days valuable equipment removed from compound for fear of Israeli attack; Iran regularly accompanies work on spot.

'Arab states condemning Hezbollah sounds like Messianic times'

PM praises Arab Gulf states for condemnation of Hezbollah, says missile attack on IDF could have ended 'completely differently'.

Nasrallah:

'Yesterday's attack start of new phase against Israel

Hezbollah leader says terrorist organization has 'no more red lines' after attack on Israeli army base.

Hezbollah publishes video of attack on Israel

Terror group airs video of attack on Israeli army base.

Syria praises Hezbollah attack on Israel

Assad regime expresses 'pride' after Hezbollah terrorist organization fires anti-tank missiles at IDF base.

Arab correspondent visits attacked IDF base: Everything is empty

Reporter for RT News Arabic channel wanders through empty IDF base which was attacked by Hezbollah.

The IDF's message to Lebanon

After Hezbollah launches missile attacks at northern Israel, IDF calls on Lebanon to confront Hezbollah terrorist group.

Foreign Minister sends Hezbollah a threatening message

German FM Heiko Maas speaks with Israeli counterpart, promises to weigh declaring Hezbollah a terror organization.

'We'll continue to thwart Hezbollah's guided missile project'

Following missile attacks on IDF positions, Israeli FM touts 'military tactics' which tricked terrorists, says PM direct Israeli response.

Hezbollah attacks weren't retaliation for 'Israeli drone attack'

Arab reports: Hezbollah retaliated for attack on Iranian target in Syria, not alleged Israeli drone attack on Hezbollah site in Beirut.

'Not everything leads to an all-out war'

Min. Yuval Steinitz defends IDF response: 'You don't start a war over every little thing, and harsh responses are not equal to acceptance.'

After missile attacks, IDF on high alert in northern Israel

After a quiet night, Israel's security forces remain prepared and on high alert. Agricultural activity still not allowed near border fence.

UAE criticizes Hezbollah following attack on Israel

UAE minister of state for foreign affairs takes jab at Hezbollah: The decision to make war should be the decision of the state.

State Department warns Hezbollah

State Department official voices concern over "destabilizing role" of Iranian proxies in Middle East.

Hamas praises Hezbollah's attack on the northern border

Hamas says Israeli air strikes need to be stopped on all fronts from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and all the way to "Palestine."

How IDF maneuver tricked Hezbollah

The IDF 'evacuated wounded soldiers' to create a 'fog' in Lebanon and confuse Hezbollah while carrying out a massive assault.

'The US stands with Israel, backs its right to self-defense'

White House envoy Jason Greenblatt says US backs Israel's military actions following Hezbollah missile attack on northern Israel.