Lebanon
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How Islamic State bombings in Iran could escalate regional war
The Explainer Terrorist group claims responsibility for deadly blasts on 'irredeemable foe' but Tehran likely to ramp up anti-US rhetoric
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut: will Hezbollah retaliate?
Talking Points Israel has yet to claim official responsibility for the blast that killed one of Hamas's top officials
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Israel-Hamas: what next for the war after hostage truce?
The Explainer Ground troops in Gaza could open up fighting on multiple fronts, in 'worst-case scenario' involving Hezbollah
By The Week UK Last updated
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The threat on Israel’s northern border
The Explainer As the Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza, could the Lebanon-based Hezbollah enter the fray?
By The Week US Published
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A history of Hezbollah's tensions with Israel
The Explainer Iran-backed group's military capabilities make it a much 'more dangerous opponent to Israel' than Hamas
By The Week Staff Published
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Will Israel face fighting on a second front?
Today's Big Question Iran has warned that Hezbollah could destroy Tel Aviv 'tower for tower'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Israel-Hamas: which countries might be dragged into conflict?
Today's Big Question Experts fear a broader cross-border conflict in the region
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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A country still in crisis: Lebanon three years on from Beirut blast
feature Political, economic and criminal dramas are causing a damaging stalemate in the Middle East nation
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Lebanon’s bank heists crisis
feature Desperate customers are staging hold-ups after being denied access to their savings
By Fred Kelly Published
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Is Hezbollah losing its grip in Lebanon?
feature Voters abandon Islamist group in first election since economic collapse
By The Week Staff Published
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‘No truth, no justice’: Lebanon one year on from the Beirut blast
In Depth Recovery effort following devastating disaster marked by chaos and paralysis
By The Week Staff Published
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Lebanon on brink of breakdown as financial crisis escalates
In Depth Hyperinflation has triggered ‘disastrous’ shortages of medicines and fuel
By Joe Evans Published
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Can Lebanon tackle second coronavirus wave amid fallout from Beirut blast?
In Depth Health minister calls for lockdown to avoid overwhelming crisis-hit hospitals
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Why Lebanon’s government resigned and who will rule now
In Depth Prime Minister Hassan Diab condemns ‘corruption network’ as he steps down following Beirut explosion
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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