US, Italy, and Indonesia are involved in diplomatic efforts to defang Hezbollah and Hamas amid ongoing regional instability.

The entities involved

• 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.Mon 17:48
  • 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.Mon 17:39
• Hamas →

  Palestinian Islamist political and military organization

  • South Africa filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, concurrent with Trump's executive orders regarding funding cuts and Iran.Mon 17:31
  • An uprising began in Jerusalem after Ariel Sharon entered the Temple Mount, involving attacks and culminating in a summit agreement.Mon 16:56
• Lebanon →

  country in West Asia

  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12
  • Ceasefire renewed amid ongoing strikes involving Iranian-backed groups operating in Lebanon.Mon 16:54
• Gaza Strip →

  self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

  • Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Mon 16:56
  • Investigations into sexual violence and the initiated attacks leading to the current conflict are underway in the Gaza Strip.Mon 15:56

Related events

• Iran is leveraging Hezbollah's presence in Lebanon to expand its influence and operational footprint into Iraq.Jul 8
• Iranian-backed militias are operating across Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen, while launching attacks against Saudi Arabian targets.Aug 19
• Hezbollah is providing backing and operating in southern Lebanon.Jun 18
• International actors, including Italy and Ireland, are involved in diplomatic efforts to manage Hezbollah hostilities.Sep 5
• Hezbollah seeks to emulate Hamas's invasion tactics.Aug 27