Israel has fought four wars in Lebanon, and each had their own unique dynamics. But parallels between the 1982 and current war paint an unsettling picture of what could come.
While Israel’s military capabilities have improved since its last war in Lebanon in 2006, when the Iron Dome defence system didn’t exist yet, so has Hezbollah’s arsenal.Hezbollah is a militia and…
Hezbollah's stronghold has been under relentless Israeli attack for weeks. On the ground, Al Majalla explains how Beirut's once diverse southern suburb evolved into a 'little Tehran' over time.
Israeli intelligence services have done a thorough job of 'knowing their enemy' north of the border, in a system honed over time and against an enemy who provided opportunities
Iran-backed militias carefully weigh their next moves after Israel's stunning success against Hezbollah. Will they ramp up their attacks or opt for self-preservation?
Al Majalla's October cover story looks at Israel's unprecedented decapitation of Hezbollah's top-brass leadership and the escalating direct confrontation between Tel Aviv and Tehran
A new reality emerges after Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. What happens next could have serious ramifications for Lebanon, Israel and the entire region.
Israel is not only targeting Hezbollah leaders and weapons but also its finances, those who run them, and access to foreign currency, piling pressure on its supporters in Lebanon's cash-based economy
Ibrahim Hamidi spent years following the story of Mossad's 'spy in Damascus ', but some secrets remained untold. He then learned that the man who could answer them was still alive
After months of behind‑the‑scenes talks, Rabat and Tel Aviv are deepening ties under a new phase of the existing Abraham Accords, with Western Sahara being dangled as an incentive
While many would like to see Addis Ababa distracted, they also worry about a refugee spillover should a civil war break out. It might be a case of 'be careful what you wish for'