Published: 22 October 2016
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Netanyahu’s Russian romance is about as romantic as Donald Trump’s groping of women. It’s a romance Israel was forced to consent to once the Russian bear moved into its backyard. New Russian systems in Syria track every Israeli fighter on takeoff, limiting operational freedom against Hezbollah. What are Putin's real intentions? Could Iran be the big winner in Mosul?
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Is Hezbollah less dangerous to the United States? – Daniel Byman – Lawfare 17.10.16
Given that the Middle East’s jihadist problem and sectarian competition show no signs of abating, Hezbollah is likely to have its hands full – and that’s good news for America (and Israel).
US strengthens sanctions against Hezbollah activists – BICOM 21.10.16
The US declared Hezbollah a terror organisation in 1997 and has imposed sanctions since 2001. Hezbollah is a proscribed terrorist organisation in the UK and its External Security Organisation (ESO) is a listed terrorist organisation in Australia. In 2016, the Arab League and the Gulf Cooperation Council each classified Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation.
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