- Netanyahu aims to destroy Hezbollah; US assault on Iranian cities underway; regional incidents including Bahrain damage, Kuwait airspace closure, and Jordan intercepting missiles.
- Hezbollah is operating in Lebanon, using Syria as a logistical corridor, while Israel targets smuggling routes to prevent weapons.
Drug trade funds Hezbollah's conflict against Israel.
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Updated Sep 13
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What happened
Drug trade funds Hezbollah's conflict against Israel.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
- Ongoing targeting of Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, calls for increased pressure on Israeli military operations, and a push for an international conference on regional stability.
- Amid renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, Marco Rubio and Joseph Aoun discussed the need for a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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