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As Middle East crisis grows, does Iran have control of its proxy forces?

Chances of a regional flare-up rest on the unclear intentions of Tehran and the groups it has nurtured

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024

From Hamas to Hezbollah, a look at the Iran-allied groups rallying to arms around Middle East

Hezbollah says it launched a new wave of rockets at Israel in response to an Israeli assassination of one of its leaders last month. It is just the latest spat between Israel and one of several Iran-backed militias in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024

Response to killing of Hamas leader in Beirut 'inevitable', says Hezbollah chief Nasrallah

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel on Friday that the group will "inevitably" respond to the assassination of Hamas's deputy political leader in Beirut this week, saying it "cannot remain silent" to such an incursion on Lebanese territory.

France 24 · Jan 5, 2024

French diplomacy in crosshairs as Middle East conflict unravels

The Israel-Hamas war shows no signs of abating – three months on – as regional players are sucked into the fray despite a flurry of diplomatic responses. As Middle Eastern neighbours tread a fine line, France has warned Iran and its proxies to steer clear of the fight. RFI examines…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 5, 2024

Israel is pushing Hezbollah to its limits. How it responds will define the future of this war

With the assassination of Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon, Israel has risked an alarming escalation, says Amal Saad of Cardiff University

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024

‘We’ll have more’: Palestinians in Lebanon lay killed Hamas leader to rest

Palestinians refugees from across the country pay their respects to top Hamas commander Saleh al-Arouri.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2024

Unauthorised Jewish settlements surge in occupied West Bank, says watchdog – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Jan 5, 2024

After striking throughout the Middle East, Iran's proxies now become the targets

Iran supports militant groups that have been striking out at U.S. and Israeli forces. These factions are increasingly under attack themselves as fighting in the region spreads.

WEKU · Jan 4, 2024

Israel's Defense Minister warns of closing window for diplomatic resolution

Israeli officials are warning of escalating tensions on the Lebanon border amid ongoing skirmishes with Hezbollah. Diplomacy is being pursued, but a milita...

Top News · Jan 4, 2024

Blinken heads to the Mideast again as fears of regional conflict surge

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Middle East this weekend for the fourth time since the Israel-Hamas war erupted in October as once-abated fears about a regional conflagration are surging with attacks and assassinations in the Red Sea, Lebanon, Iran and Iraq

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024