HEZBOLLAH’S TYRANNICAL RULE
WATCH Hezbollah’s Hostages: A Special Series Presented by The Free Press: Joseph Braude, The Free Press, Sept. 16, 2024 — Hezbollah—meaning “Party of God”—is an Islamist party, a terrorist group, an organized crime syndicate, and a proxy of Iran that for over four decades has spread destruction and death across the Middle East.
Pager Attack Against Hezbollah Fighters Seen as Possible Start of Major Mideast Escalation, Dousing White House Hope: Benny Avni, The New York Sun, Sept. 17, 2024 — Israel is on high alert after thousands of Hezbollah fighters across Lebanon were injured by their pagers on Tuesday — in what might be the opening salvo of a major escalation, dousing White House hopes for Mideast calm before the November election.
Pager Explosions Hint at Shift in Strategy Against Hezbollah – Analysis: Herb Keinon, Jerusalem Post, Sept. 17, 2024
Hezbollah’s Worst Nightmare: Chaos in its Ranks – Analysis: Seth J. Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, Sept. 17, 2024
Return of Displaced Northern Residents to their Homes Becomes an Official War Goal: TOI staff, Times of Israel, Sept. 17, 2024
Pager Blasts Expose Hezbollah’s Vulnerability, But Change Remains Unlikely: Ron Ben-Yishai, Ynet News, Sept. 17, 2024
For Further Reference
Shin Bet Says It Foiled Hezbollah Attempt to Kill Former Top Israeli Security Official: Emanuel Fabian, Times of Israel, Sept. 17, 2024 – The Shin Bet foiled a recent attempt by Hezbollah to assassinate a former senior Israeli security official using a remotely detonated explosive device, the security agency announced on Tuesday.
Ex-defense Minister Ya’alon Was Target of Hezbollah Bomb Attack in Tel Aviv Last Year: Emanuel Fabian, Times of Israel, Sept. 18, 2024 — The intended target of a Hezbollah bombing attack in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park last year was former defence minister and IDF chief of staff Moshe Ya’alon, authorities permit for publication.
Senior Official Says ‘Preparations Set In Motion’ For Hezbollah War: Ariel Kahaana, Israel Hayom, Sept. 17, 2024 — A high-ranking Israeli official characterizes the escalating tensions with Hezbollah as a situation “on the precipice of conflict.”
IDF Northern Chief Floats Israeli Buffer Zone in Lebanon: Amir Ettinger, JNS, Sept. 17, 2024 — Israel Defense Forces Northern Command head Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin has recently suggested in private meetings that the IDF be authorized to create a security buffer zone under Israeli control in Southern Lebanon, sources privy to the discussions told Israel Hayom on Monday.
