Lebanon

Could Lebanon’s first negotiations with Israel in decades lead to normalization?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The talks are a Lebanese development, relating to the economic and political crisis within Lebanon, and do not augur a broader peace relationship.

Hizbullah, Hamas Chiefs Discuss Israel-UAE Deal
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Ankara is trying to use its ally Hamas to get closer to Hizbullah, to increase its control over Lebanon.

Hezbollah is coming under increased scrutiny in wake of Beirut blast
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: Hezbollah as too mired in domestic tumult to be able to be interested in a conflict with Israel at this point.

Lebanon's domestic and regional woes
Dr. Eran Lerman: Iran is the foreign occupier of Lebanon, through the agency of Hezbollah.

Israel Hopes Beirut Blast will Weaken Hizbullah’s Appetite for War
Dr. Eran Lerman: Public rage in Lebanon could hurt organization’s political standing

Will there be another war with Lebanon amid pandemic?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Hezbollah does not have the appetite right now for starting a war.

Hezbollah trying to save face, protect image in Lebanon
Dr. Yossi Mansharof in an interview for Israel Radio/Kan in English

Will war erupt on Israel’s northern border?
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman interview for i24 news

Escalating Tensions versus Hezbollah in Lebanon

Tensions on Israel's northern border.
Dr. Eran Lerman speaks to Xinhuanet on the tensions on israel's northern border.

News Analysis: Israel sees Lebanese new gov't formation with caution.
An interview with Yossi Mansharof on the elections in Lebanon and the integration of Hezbollah.

The Folly of Supporting Lebanon’s Military.
Yossi Mansharof: Washington must acknowledge that the Lebanese Armed Forces and Hezbollah are allies.

Israel and Lebanon: Dangerous Liaisons.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Relations between Israel and its northern neighbor have become dangerously explosive.

Israel Moves to Seal Hezbollah Tunnels at Lebanon Border.
General Amidror: Now the ball is in the Hezbollah court. They can react – and the reaction to their reaction might be devastating.

IRAN'S LEBANESE CONTROL DEMANDS REEVALUATION OF WEST'S SUPPORT FOR BEIRUT.
General Amidror: Hezbollah’s bases will have to be destroyed by the Israeli air force, and there is no tactical way to do so without massive amounts of damage.