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Does Hezbollah fear Syria’s new government amid Iran tensions? - analysis

Hezbollah is on high alert as Syria’s new government opposes Iran and the group, raising tensions along the Lebanese border amid military buildup and regional uncertainty.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A flag of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah flutters above the rubble of a building that was hit in January by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Qannarit, on February 16, 2026.
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa delivers a speech on the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall, in Damascus, Syria December 8, 2025.

Is Syria’s leader Ahmed al-Sharaa a master geopolitical chess player? - analysis

Ahmed al-Sharaa has proven to be an adept player of geopolitical chess. Now he will be tested on his ability to win the peace in Syria.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Hezbollah and Syrian flags flutter on a military vehicle in Western Qalamoun, Syria August 28, 2017.

A year into the new Middle East, concerns over Hezbollah and Syria's ideology remain - opinion

Despite Israel’s remarkable military victory a year ago, questions regarding the jihadist narrative in Syria and Hezbollah's military capabilities remain.

|BySARIT ZEHAVI
A guard carrying a weapon stands at the main entrance to the industrial city in Hassia, in Homs, Syria March 19, 2025.

Syrian regime thwarted Hezbollah weapons smuggling attempts, CENTCOM announces

“Congratulations to Syria’s security forces for recently interdicting multiple weapons shipments,” CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said. “These shipments were intended for Hizbollah."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Lebanon's Hezbollah, Syrian army advance in border offensive

The operation has targeted Sunni Muslim insurgents from the former Nusra Front, a group that was aligned to al-Qaida.

JULY 22, 2017ByREUTERS
A still image taken on July 21, 2017 from an undated footage by Hezbollah Military handout shows smoke rising at an unidentified location at the Syrian-Lebanese frontier.

Israel and Hezbollah: The battle before the battle

Today, the view in Israel is that the distinction between Hezbollah and the institutions and authorities of the Lebanese state has disappeared.

JULY 22, 2017ByJONATHAN SPYER
Lebanese army soldiers patrol on their armoured vehicle the Sunni Muslim border town of Arsal.

Hezbollah, Syria army launch offensive at Syrian-Lebanese border

Several thousand Syrian refugees are living in camps in Juroud Arsal, the area of the joint operation.

JULY 21, 2017ByREUTERS
A Lebanese soldier carries his weapon as he stands at an army post in the hills above the Lebanese town of Arsal, near the border with Syria, Lebanon September 21, 2016. Picture taken September 21, 2016.

This week in 60 seconds: Israeli jets hit Syria; Western Wall controversy

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

JUNE 29, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
The Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem

5 reasons why Nasrallah’s threat to use Iraq and Iran fighters against Israel is alarming

The following are five reasons that Hezbollah’s latest statement has ramifications for Israel and the region.

JUNE 24, 2017BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Supporters of Hassan Nasrallah listen to the Hezbollah leader via a screen during a rally marking the 10th anniversary of the end of the 2006 war with Israel, in Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon, August 13

Syrian opposition leader hails alleged Israeli strike on Hezbollah hub

Fahad al-Masri said he felt 'great satisfaction' due to 'these blessed strikes.'

APRIL 28, 2017ByBEN LYNFIELD
A man sits on an old tank as he watches fighting taking place in Syria from the Israeli side of the border fence

Israel weighs treating children wounded in Syrian gas attack

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman reportedly voiced opposition because such an operation would have to be coordinated with the Turks.

APRIL 10, 2017ByHERB KEINON
Members of the Civil Defence rescue children after what activists said was an air strike by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in al-Shaar neighbourhood of Aleppo, Syria June 2, 2014

Syria – the beginning of the end?

The Shi’ite axis and security implications for Israel.

MARCH 29, 2017BySARIT ZEHAVI
PEOPLE TOSS rose petals as Hezbollah members stand near the coffin of top Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine, who was killed in an attack in Syria last year

Hezbollah says Israeli drone downed over Syria

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit says the drone "fell" yesterday and that it wasn't downed.

MARCH 20, 2017ByYASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA, ANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF soldier with a drone

Hezbollah: Israel is interfering in Syria to help the Islamic State

"Syria has won, they are just waiting to defeat the terrorists," Nasrallah stated.

MARCH 18, 2017ByYASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA
Hassan Nasrallah during a video broadcast.