proxy relationship

The embroidered flags of Lebanon, Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Palestine (illustrative)

Documents captured from Hamas reveal Iran's complex weapons smuggling network

The smuggling routes to the West Bank had two routes: the first passed through Syria to Jordan; the second route began in Syria, through Lebanon, and then weapons were smuggled directly into Israel.

Will Iranian-backed militias in Iraq march to Syria? Orders awaited

Moving Iraqi militias into Syria would be Iran’s way of both preventing spillover and adding fuel to the fire.

ISIS

Syrian and Russian jets bomb rebel-held northwest Syria

Damascus says it is waging a war against al Qaeda-inspired terrorists and denies targeting civilians indiscriminately.

By REUTERS
28/11/2024

IDF heightens state of alert in anticipation of Iranian response

The IDF has not ruled out the possibility of an Iranian response from Syria, Yemen, or Iraq, rather than directly from Iran.

04/11/2024

Between proxies and a new attack on Israel: Iran’s dilemma

Iran operates via proxies in several countries and territories, including Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Gaza Strip.

Israel vs. its mortal enemies: Deeper meanings of terror, violence against the Jewish state

In Israel’s no-choice war against Hamas and Iran, the death and injury of Palestinian noncombatants are the legal responsibility of “perfidious” jihadist enemies.

 Conceptual image of war between Israel and Iran using chess pieces and national flags

Iran, Hezbollah, and allies amplify threats following Beirut strike

The “resistance” refers to groups including Hezbollah, the Houthis, and groups in Iraq and Syria.

Why Hezbollah’s pager op. losses could lead to new phase of war

Hezbollah and Iranian media characterize this as a “terrorist” attack. Al-Manar, the Hezbollah media arm, says the attack will “double our determination for Jihad.”

Pager explosions killed 19 IRGC members in Syria

An additional 150 IRGC members were also wounded in the explosions, Army Radio reported, citing the Saudi news source.

Iran celebrates Hezbollah and other proxy attacks on Israel

Despite Iran’s diplomatic offensive on other fronts, Iran is continuing to ring Israel with threats and increase the pressure on Israel from Hezbollah and its other proxies in the region.

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