Iran appears to be at the most precarious moment in its modern history. Its proxy armies have been crushed in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. And it appears to be nearly naked to attack after a wave of pinpoint Israeli airstrikes on its air defense system in October.
Bold Call on Lebanon Bonds Pays Off for Danske Fund Manager
(Bloomberg) — Lebanon’s defaulted dollar bonds have almost doubled in less than three months, and one trader who caught the surge from the beginning says they could double again after the …
Bold Call on Lebanon Bonds Pays Off for Danske Fund Manager
(Bloomberg) — Lebanon’s defaulted dollar bonds have almost doubled in less than three months, and one trader who caught the surge from the beginning says they could double again after the …
What Syria means for Hezbollah’s efforts to rebuild Lebanon
With a ceasefire in place, Hezbollah wants to rebuild Lebanon. But its supply chains across Syria have been weakened by Israeli airstrikes, rebel fighting and the ouster of its ally Bashar al-Assad.
Israel lawmakers to vote on delayed 2025 wartime budget on Sunday, Finance Minister says
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday he expects parliament to hold its initial vote on a 2025 state budget delayed by wars in Gaza and Lebanon this Sunday. Smotrich, speaking to …
Lebanon County Commissioners to vote on 2025 budget Dec. 26. Will there be a tax hike?
While acknowledging expenses next year will increase, the Lebanon County Commissioners voted 2-1 for a $104.12 million preliminary 2025 budget without a tax increase. The general fund expenses have …
Gaza deal appears distant even with Lebanon cease-fire
Analysts say significant gaps remain, including over the presence of Israeli troops in Gaza and Hamas’s future role.
War in Lebanon: The social impact of the destruction of Hezbollah financial institutions by Israeli strikes
The work of the microcredit institution affiliated to Hezbollah has been frozen since several of its branches were bombed in October. This organization provided a social safety net for many Shiite …
Israel threatens to ‘go deeper’ into Lebanon as strikes strain ceasefire
As tit-for-tat strikes strain a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah less than a week since it went into effect, Israel’s defense minister on Tuesday threatened to directly target the Lebanese state …
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon amid reported cease-fire violations
Israeli forces intensify cease-fire violations, firing heavily at cities, towns in southern Lebanon – Anadolu Ajansı …