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Susannah GeorgeSusannah George is The Washington Post's Gulf bureau chief, based in Dubai, where she leads coverage of the oil-rich monarchies of the Persian Gulf and their neighbor, Iran. She previously spent four years as The Post's Afghanistan-Pakistan bureau chief. https://www.washingtonpost.comMon, 30 Sep 2024 06:27:37 +00001hourly1Israel’s escalating war in Lebanon brings calamity to a fragile statehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/29/lebabon-israel-war-displaced-civilians-hezbollah/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/29/lebabon-israel-war-displaced-civilians-hezbollah/Susannah George, Kareem Fahim, Suzan Haidamous, Mohamad El ChamaaSun, 29 Sep 2024 22:47:46 +0000More than 1,000 people have been killed in two weeks of intensifying Israeli strikes against Hezbollah and hundreds of thousands have been displaced.Israel’s escalating war in Lebanon brings calamity to a fragile statehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Kareem Fahim, Suzan Haidamous, Mohamad El ChamaaSun, 29 Sep 2024 21:50:13 +0000More than 1,000 people have been killed in two weeks of intensifying Israeli strikes against Hezbollah and hundreds of thousands have been displaced.Beirut residents seek shelter in a besieged cityhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeSun, 29 Sep 2024 15:21:40 +0000Two more senior Hezbollah officials killed by IDF strikes, group confirmshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comMohamad El Chamaa, Susannah GeorgeSun, 29 Sep 2024 13:43:46 +0000What’s next for Hezbollah?https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comKareem Fahim, Susannah George, Mohamad El Chamaa, Abbie CheesemanSun, 29 Sep 2024 11:59:07 +0000Overview: Nasrallah’s death stuns Lebanon, as Israel pummels Beirut https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comKareem Fahim, Susannah George, Mohamad El Chamaa, Abbie CheesemanSun, 29 Sep 2024 10:11:43 +0000Nasrallah’s death stuns Lebanon, as Israel pummels Beiruthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/28/hasan-nasrallah-hezbollah-israel-beirut/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/28/hasan-nasrallah-hezbollah-israel-beirut/Kareem Fahim, Susannah George, Mohamad El Chamaa, Abbie CheesemanSat, 28 Sep 2024 21:06:06 +0000Hezbollah tried to project continuity of leadership and mission Saturday, saying it would continue “confronting the enemy.” Nasrallah’s death stuns Lebanon, as Israel pummels Beiruthttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comKareem Fahim, Susannah George, Mohamad El Chamaa, Abbie CheesemanSat, 28 Sep 2024 19:32:36 +0000Hezbollah tried to project continuity of leadership and mission Saturday, saying it would continue “confronting the enemy.” Hundreds sleep outdoors after evacuation orders in Beirut suburbshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeSat, 28 Sep 2024 07:50:38 +0000Israeli airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah leader, officials say https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comKareem Fahim, Mohamad El Chamaa, Suzan Haidamous, Susannah GeorgeSat, 28 Sep 2024 07:09:48 +0000Israeli airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah leader, officials sayhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/27/israel-strike-hasan-nasrallah-beirut/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/27/israel-strike-hasan-nasrallah-beirut/Kareem Fahim, Mohamad El Chamaa, Suzan Haidamous, Susannah GeorgeFri, 27 Sep 2024 23:08:28 +0000The strike’s munitions could be heard in thundering succession across Lebanon’s capital, followed by the wail of ambulances. Hezbollah ‘badly damaged’ in Israeli campaign against group, analyst sayshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeFri, 27 Sep 2024 20:37:13 +0000Israeli airstrike in Beirut targeted Hezbollah leader, officials sayhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comKareem Fahim, Mohamad El Chamaa, Suzan Haidamous, Susannah GeorgeFri, 27 Sep 2024 18:59:59 +0000The strike’s munitions could be heard in thundering succession across Lebanon’s capital, followed by the wail of ambulances.Hezbollah is pounded by Israel, but key ally Iran is reluctant to intervenehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Suzan Haidamous, Abigail HauslohnerFri, 27 Sep 2024 12:14:40 +0000In the past year, Hezbollah has suffered the heaviest losses of its four-decade history. Iran has offered rhetorical support, but it has not joined the fight.Hezbollah is pounded by Israel, but key ally Iran is reluctant to intervenehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/27/hezbollah-iran-israel-hamas-gaza/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/27/hezbollah-iran-israel-hamas-gaza/Susannah George, Suzan Haidamous, Abigail HauslohnerFri, 27 Sep 2024 07:45:54 +0000In the past year, Hezbollah has suffered the heaviest losses of its four-decade history. Iran has offered rhetorical support, but it has not joined the fight.Hezbollah is pounded by Israel, but key ally Iran is reluctant to intervene https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Suzan Haidamous, Abigail HauslohnerFri, 27 Sep 2024 07:45:06 +0000Lebanon displaced recount fleeing under fire, as Israel vows more strikeshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/24/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-conflict/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/24/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-conflict/Susannah George, Mohamad El Chamaa, Lior Soroka, Rachel Chason, Suzan HaidamousTue, 24 Sep 2024 23:04:39 +0000Doctors in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon say wounded patients are arriving with head trauma, multiple fractures and deep cuts from shrapnel. Lebanon displaced recount fleeing under fire, as Israel vows more strikes https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Mohamad El Chamaa, Lior Soroka, Rachel Chason, Suzan HaidamousTue, 24 Sep 2024 19:26:31 +0000Families packed into cars as they fled southern Lebanon, while Israel said it killed a senior Hezbollah commander in a targeted strike in Beirut.On Monday, hundreds of Israeli airstrikes pounded Lebanonhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSuzan Haidamous, Susannah George, Kareem Fahim, Mohamad El Chamaa, Rachel ChasonTue, 24 Sep 2024 06:20:42 +0000Israel launches ‘extensive’ strikes on Hezbollah; Lebanon says hundreds killed, more than 1,600 injuredhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/23/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-hamas-war-news-gaza/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/23/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-hamas-war-news-gaza/Rachel Pannett, Niha Masih, Leo Sands, Jennifer Hassan, Susannah George, Sammy WestfallTue, 24 Sep 2024 00:20:18 +0000Israel called for civilians in Lebanon to evacuate or move away from places it says could be storing weapons for Hezbollah. Hundreds of Israeli airstrikes pound Lebanon, killing 492https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSuzan Haidamous, Susannah George, Kareem Fahim, Mohamad El Chamaa, Rachel ChasonMon, 23 Sep 2024 21:26:02 +0000Hundreds of Israeli airstrikes pound Lebanon as hostilities escalatehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/23/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-air-strikes/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/23/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-air-strikes/Suzan Haidamous, Susannah George, Kareem Fahim, Mohamad El Chamaa, Rachel ChasonMon, 23 Sep 2024 20:57:56 +0000At least 492 people were killed Monday, Lebanese officials say, marking the deadliest day since Hezbollah and Israel intensified their conflict nearly a year ago.Hundreds of Israeli airstrikes pound Lebanon as hostilities escalate https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSuzan Haidamous , Susannah George, Kareem Fahim, Mohamad El Chamaa , Rachel ChasonMon, 23 Sep 2024 16:45:58 +0000At least 274 people were killed Monday, Lebanese officials say, marking the deadliest day since Hezbollah and Israel intensified their conflict nearly a year ago.Lebanon’s southern residents move north; Israel warns Bekaa Valley of large-scale attackhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Suzan Haidamous, Leo SandsMon, 23 Sep 2024 12:53:14 +0000Netanyahu vows ‘whatever action is necessary’ as Hezbollah clash widenshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Annabelle Timsit, Miriam Berger, Lior SorokaMon, 23 Sep 2024 06:46:56 +0000Netanyahu vows ‘whatever action is necessary’ as Hezbollah clash widenshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Annabelle Timsit, Miriam Berger, Lior SorokaSun, 22 Sep 2024 19:59:05 +0000Israel says its strikes will intensify in a campaign that could include further offensive operations against Hezbollah, opening a new war front. Netanyahu vows ‘whatever action is necessary’ as Hezbollah clash widenshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/22/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-war-netanyahu/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/22/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-war-netanyahu/Susannah George, Annabelle Timsit, Miriam Berger, Lior SorokaSun, 22 Sep 2024 19:30:07 +0000Israel says its strikes will intensify in a campaign that could include further offensive operations against Hezbollah, opening a new war front. Gas explosion at Iranian coal mine kills at least 51, state media sayshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeSun, 22 Sep 2024 16:22:16 +0000A methane leak caused a coal mine blast in Tabas, Iran, state media said. An emergency official said the toll is likely to rise as rescuers struggle to reach victims.The Islamic Resistance in Iraq joined Hezbollah’s attack on Israel, launching drones and missiles from Iraq,...https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comMustafa Salim, Susannah GeorgeSun, 22 Sep 2024 14:39:40 +0000Gas explosion at Iranian coal mine kills at least 51, state media sayshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/22/iran-coal-mine-explosion-death-toll/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/22/iran-coal-mine-explosion-death-toll/Susannah GeorgeSun, 22 Sep 2024 12:51:55 +0000A methane leak caused a coal mine blast in Tabas, Iran, state media said. An emergency official said the toll is likely to rise as rescuers struggle to reach victims.Israeli warplanes pound southern Lebanon as war fears escalatehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/21/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-attacks/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/21/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-attacks/Rachel Chason, Miriam Berger, Karen DeYoung, Susannah George, Lior SorokaSat, 21 Sep 2024 23:33:33 +0000In northern Israel, fighter jets roared as they streaked across the border late Saturday. Israeli warplanes pound southern Lebanon as war fears escalatehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comRachel Chason, Miriam Berger, Karen DeYoung, Susannah George, Lior SorokaSat, 21 Sep 2024 22:21:13 +0000In northern Israel, fighter jets roared as they streaked across the border late Saturday.‘People are afraid,’ Beirut resident says, as rescuers work at strike sitehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Suzan HaidamousSat, 21 Sep 2024 12:46:54 +0000Israel kills senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut suburbhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/20/israel-lebanon-strikes-hezbollah-security-council/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/20/israel-lebanon-strikes-hezbollah-security-council/Louisa Loveluck, Mohamad El Chamaa, Miriam Berger, Susannah George, Victoria BissetSat, 21 Sep 2024 09:02:41 +0000Hezbollah confirmed that senior leader Ibrahim Aqil was killed in the strike, which capped a bloody week of attacks across Lebanon amid fears of a wider war.Who was Ibrahim Aqil, the Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli strike?https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/20/ibrahim-aqil-hezbollah-commander/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/20/ibrahim-aqil-hezbollah-commander/Sammy Westfall, Susannah GeorgeFri, 20 Sep 2024 23:29:55 +0000Aqil was a Hezbollah leader who sat on the group’s military council. He was wanted by the U.S. government for organizing a spate of bombings in the 1980s.Who was Ibrahim Aqil, the Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli strike?https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSammy Westfall, Susannah GeorgeFri, 20 Sep 2024 22:32:53 +0000Aqil sat on the group’s military council and was wanted by the U.S. government for organizing a spate of bombings in the 1980s.Israel kills senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut suburbhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comLouisa Loveluck, Mohamad El Chamaa, Miriam Berger, Susannah George, Victoria BissetFri, 20 Sep 2024 17:01:44 +0000Hezbollah confirmed that senior leader Ibrahim Aqil was killed in the strike, which capped a bloody week of attacks across Lebanon amid fears of a wider war.Toll of Lebanon device attacks reveals Hezbollah’s ‘society in arms’https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Suzan HaidamousFri, 20 Sep 2024 08:02:34 +0000Toll of Lebanon device attacks reveals Hezbollah’s ‘society in arms’ https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Suzan HaidamousThu, 19 Sep 2024 23:14:36 +0000The attacks offer a rare window into the inner-workings of Hezbollah — an organization that is notoriously secretive and deeply embedded in Lebanese society.Toll of Lebanon device attacks reveals Hezbollah’s ‘society in arms’ https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/19/israel-lebanon-pagers-attack-victims/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/19/israel-lebanon-pagers-attack-victims/Susannah George, Suzan HaidamousThu, 19 Sep 2024 21:45:19 +0000The attacks offer a rare window into the inner workings of Hezbollah — an organization that is notoriously secretive and deeply embedded in Lebanese society.Lebanon reels as more devices explode, casualties risehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comMohamad El Chamaa, Susannah George, Kareem Fahim, Annabelle Timsit, Suzan HaidamousWed, 18 Sep 2024 22:17:46 +0000The source of Wednesday’s explosions was not immediately clear, but the blasts came a day after thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah blew up across Lebanon.Lebanon reels as more devices explode, casualties risehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/18/hezbollah-israel-pager-attack-lebanon-explosions/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/18/hezbollah-israel-pager-attack-lebanon-explosions/Mohamad El Chamaa, Susannah George, Kareem Fahim, Annabelle Timsit, Suzan HaidamousWed, 18 Sep 2024 18:19:32 +0000The source of Wednesday’s explosions was not immediately clear, but the blasts came a day after thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah blew up across Lebanon.The Lebanese Civil Defense agency said various fires erupted Wednesday “as a result of the explosion...https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comKareem Fahim, Susannah George, Bryan PietschWed, 18 Sep 2024 17:12:16 +0000At least one of the explosions occurred at a funeral in the Beirut suburbs that was...https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeWed, 18 Sep 2024 16:13:28 +0000Iran’s efforts to reengage with West face new challengeshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Karen DeYoung, Suzan HaidamousSat, 14 Sep 2024 16:26:51 +0000U.S. sanctions over Iran’s missile deal with Russia are unlikely to derail President Masoud Pezeshkian’s efforts to bring his country out of isolation, diplomats say.Iran’s efforts to reengage with West face new challengeshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/14/iran-engagement-russia-israel-pezeshkian/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/14/iran-engagement-russia-israel-pezeshkian/Susannah George, Karen DeYoung, Suzan HaidamousSat, 14 Sep 2024 14:00:52 +0000U.S. sanctions over Iran’s missile deal with Russia are unlikely to derail President Masoud Pezeshkian’s efforts to bring his country out of isolation, diplomats say.Palestinians interview witnesses to U.S. woman’s West Bank killinghttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comMiriam Berger, Susannah George, Adela Suliman, Mohamad El Chamaa, Andrew JeongMon, 09 Sep 2024 12:28:38 +0000Two witnesses said Aysenur Eygi, 26, was shot in the head by Israeli forces. Eyewitnesses said evidence gathering was underway after Egyi’s death.Palestinians interview witnesses to U.S. woman’s West Bank killinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/07/israel-gaza-hamas-west-bank-aysenur-eygi-investigation/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/07/israel-gaza-hamas-west-bank-aysenur-eygi-investigation/Miriam Berger, Susannah George, Adela Suliman, Mohamad El Chamaa, Andrew JeongSat, 07 Sep 2024 18:52:50 +0000Two witnesses said Aysenur Eygi, 26, was shot in the head by Israeli forces. Eyewitnesses said evidence gathering was underway after Eygi’s death.War within a war: Israel takes aim at Hamas militants in Lebanonhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Suzan HaidamousThu, 05 Sep 2024 13:33:31 +0000Officials and experts in Lebanon say Israel’s assassination campaign against Palestinian militants has brought Hamas and Hezbollah closer together.War within a war: Israel takes aim at Hamas militants in Lebanonhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/05/hamas-lebanon-israel-hezbollah-war/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/05/hamas-lebanon-israel-hezbollah-war/Susannah George, Suzan HaidamousThu, 05 Sep 2024 13:28:25 +0000Officials and experts in Lebanon say Israel’s assassination campaign against Palestinian militants has brought Hamas and Hezbollah closer together.How Israel and Hezbollah stepped back from the brink of all-out warhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSteve Hendrix, John Hudson, Susannah George, Suzan Haidamous, Mohamad El ChamaaMon, 26 Aug 2024 23:20:31 +0000Analysts and officials said the potentially disastrous exchange of fire along the Israel-Lebanon border Sunday had become a face-saving moment for both sides.How Israel and Hezbollah stepped back from the brink of all-out warhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/26/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-war-gaza/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/26/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-war-gaza/Steve Hendrix, John Hudson, Susannah George, Suzan Haidamous, Mohamad El ChamaaMon, 26 Aug 2024 16:09:21 +0000Analysts and officials said the potentially disastrous exchange of fire along the Israel-Lebanon border Sunday had become a face-saving moment for both sides.Israel, Hezbollah exchange heaviest strikes in months, raising regional tension https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSteve Hendrix, Mohamad El Chamaa, John Hudson, Susannah George, Suzan HaidamousSun, 25 Aug 2024 23:19:28 +0000Israel said it hit Hezbollah sites to “foil” an attack. Hezbollah fired drones and rockets. The region has braced for escalation after Israel killed a Hezbollah commander.Israel, Hezbollah exchange heaviest strikes in months, raising regional tensionhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/25/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-strikes/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/25/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-strikes/Steve Hendrix, Mohamad El Chamaa, John Hudson, Susannah George, Suzan HaidamousSun, 25 Aug 2024 17:12:47 +0000The dramatic but contained escalation overnight Sunday stopped short of all-out war, with Hezbollah and Israel both signaling restraint.Strikes jolt southern Lebanon residents awake and into the streetshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Suzan HaidamousSun, 25 Aug 2024 13:14:57 +0000Hamas delegates in Cairo as Gaza cease-fire talks resumehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/24/israel-gaza-hamas-ceasefire-negotiations/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/24/israel-gaza-hamas-ceasefire-negotiations/Susannah George, Adela Suliman, Mohamad El Chamaa, Kelsey AblesSat, 24 Aug 2024 23:00:23 +0000The Hamas delegation is not expected to participate directly in the talks, but it will be briefed on the negotiations by Egypt and Qatar, officials said. Hamas delegates in Cairo as beleaguered cease-fire talks set to resumehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Adela Suliman, Mohamad El Chamaa, Kelsey AblesSat, 24 Aug 2024 19:35:50 +0000Cease-fire negotiations are due to get underway in Egypt this weekend. Hamas said its representatives will travel to Cairo for the talks but will not participate. As Hezbollah and Israel step up attacks, ailing Lebanon fears the worsthttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Suzan HaidamousThu, 22 Aug 2024 20:08:58 +0000In Lebanon’s impoverished south, where Hezbollah holds sway and attacks have been most intense, Syrian refugees have borne the brunt of the recent violence.As Hezbollah and Israel step up attacks, ailing Lebanon fears the worsthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/22/israel-hezbollah-border-attacks-war/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/22/israel-hezbollah-border-attacks-war/Susannah George, Suzan HaidamousThu, 22 Aug 2024 19:39:44 +0000In Lebanon’s impoverished south, where Hezbollah holds sway and attacks have been most intense, Syrian refugees have borne the brunt of the recent violence.Iran signals promised strike on Israel may not be imminent https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Karen DeYoung, Leo SandsThu, 22 Aug 2024 01:14:38 +0000Iran said a response to the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh “must be carefully calibrated” to avoid hurting prospects of a Gaza cease-fire.Iran signals promised strike on Israel may not be imminenthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/21/iran-israel-gaza-news/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/21/iran-israel-gaza-news/Susannah George, Karen DeYoung, Leo SandsWed, 21 Aug 2024 20:14:43 +0000Iran said a response to the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh “must be carefully calibrated” to avoid hurting prospects of a Gaza cease-fire.Blinken arrives in Israel to push cease-fire deal amid doubts of successhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/18/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/18/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza/John Hudson, Susannah George, Niha Masih, Annabelle Timsit, Hajar Harb, Jennifer HassanSun, 18 Aug 2024 22:45:18 +0000Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel for a trip focused on bridging the gaps between Israel and Hamas on a U.S.-sponsored cease-fire proposal.Blinken arrives in Israel to push cease-fire deal amid doubts of successhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comJohn Hudson, Susannah George, Niha Masih, Annabelle Timsit, Hajar Harb, Jennifer HassanSun, 18 Aug 2024 18:17:19 +0000Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel for a trip focused on bridging the gaps between Israel and Hamas on a U.S.-sponsored cease-fire proposal.Biden’s Gaza cease-fire plan teeters on brink ahead of high-stakes talkshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comJohn Hudson, Shira Rubin, Karen DeYoung, Susannah GeorgeWed, 14 Aug 2024 18:29:26 +0000Looming over the negotiations are threats by Iran and Hezbollah to strike back against Israel after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.Biden’s Gaza cease-fire plan teeters on brink ahead of high-stakes talkshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/14/israel-hamas-gaza-talks-doha-biden/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/14/israel-hamas-gaza-talks-doha-biden/John Hudson, Shira Rubin, Karen DeYoung, Susannah GeorgeWed, 14 Aug 2024 17:22:56 +0000Looming over the negotiations are threats by Iran and Hezbollah to strike back against Israel after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.Fearing war, unsettled at home, Iran weighs retaliation against Israelhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Suzan Haidamous, Mustafa SalimTue, 13 Aug 2024 00🔞40 +0000Iran seeks to project a show of force while avoiding a regional war, a task that has become more difficult after its first direct attack on Israel, which occurred in April.Fearing war, unsettled at home, Iran weighs retaliation against Israelhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/12/iran-israel-attack-haniyeh-assassination/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/12/iran-israel-attack-haniyeh-assassination/Susannah George, Suzan Haidamous, Mustafa SalimMon, 12 Aug 2024 17:00:38 +0000Iran seeks to project a show of force while avoiding a regional war, a task that has become more difficult after its first direct attack on Israel, which occurred in April.As war looms and flights dwindle, Lebanese grapple with whether to fleehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Suzan HaidamousWed, 07 Aug 2024 23:57:42 +0000The exodus from Lebanon began last week after back-to-back assassinations targeted a Hezbollah commander near Beirut and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.As war looms and flights dwindle, Lebanese grapple with whether to fleehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/07/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-flights-war/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/07/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-flights-war/Susannah George, Suzan HaidamousWed, 07 Aug 2024 21:34:30 +0000The exodus from Lebanon began last week after back-to-back assassinations targeted a Hezbollah commander near Beirut and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.Iran gives first detailed statement on Hamas leader’s killinghttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Victoria Bisset, Bryan PietschSat, 03 Aug 2024 18:44:55 +0000Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a short-range projectile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said in Tehran’s first detailed statement on the assassination. Iran gives first detailed statement on Hamas leader’s killinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/03/iran-hamas-haniyeh-killing-israel/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/03/iran-hamas-haniyeh-killing-israel/Susannah George, Victoria Bisset, Bryan PietschSat, 03 Aug 2024 17:29:42 +0000Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a short-range projectile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said in Tehran’s first detailed statement on the assassination. As Hamas leader is buried in Qatar, Biden says killing didn’t help cease-fire talkshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comKelsey Ables, Victoria Bisset, Susannah George, Louisa Loveluck, Bryan PietschFri, 02 Aug 2024 15:01:46 +0000Biden also discussed “new defensive U.S. military deployments” to Israel in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.As Hamas leader is buried in Qatar, Biden says killing didn’t help cease-fire talkshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/02/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-haniyeh-iran/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/02/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-haniyeh-iran/Kelsey Ables, Victoria Bisset, Susannah George, Louisa Loveluck, Bryan PietschFri, 02 Aug 2024 14:24:34 +0000Biden also discussed “new defensive U.S. military deployments” to Israel in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Iran and its allies mourn militant leaders, vow revenge against Israelhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/01/iran-funeral-haniyeh-lebanon-hamas-deif/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/01/iran-funeral-haniyeh-lebanon-hamas-deif/Missy Ryan, Susannah George, Mohamad El Chamaa, Suzan HaidamousThu, 01 Aug 2024 21:45:34 +0000Mourners in Iran and Lebanon commemorated slain Hamas and Hezbollah officials as they signaled that the outburst of violence in the region may be far from over.Israel says Hamas top military commander killed; Hamas political leader mourned in Iranhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/01/israel-hamas-war-iran-haniyeh-hezbollah-news/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/01/israel-hamas-war-iran-haniyeh-hezbollah-news/Rachel Pannett, Frances Vinall, Susannah George, Adela Suliman, Victoria BissetThu, 01 Aug 2024 21:06:34 +0000Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas’s armed wing, was killed in Gaza in July, the IDF said. Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran.Iran and its allies mourn militant leaders, vow revenge against Israelhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comMissy Ryan, Susannah George, Mohamad El Chamaa, Suzan HaidamousThu, 01 Aug 2024 14:46:47 +0000Mourners in Iran and Lebanon commemorated slain Hamas and Hezbollah officials, as they signaled that the outburst of violence in the region may be far from over.Iran vows revenge for killing of Hamas leader in Tehran https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeThu, 01 Aug 2024 06:11:52 +0000Thousands mourn Ismail Haniyeh at funeral in Tehran https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeThu, 01 Aug 2024 05:56:46 +0000Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated; Netanyahu says Israel dealt ‘crushing blows’ to Iran-backed groupshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/30/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-haniyeh/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/30/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-haniyeh/Andrew Jeong, Susannah George, Rachel Pannett, Niha Masih, Victoria BissetThu, 01 Aug 2024 01:58:26 +0000Ismail Haniyeh led Hamas, the Palestinian group that runs Gaza, for over a decade. Hamas said he was killed in Tehran after attending the inauguration of Iran’s president.Iran vows revenge for killing of Hamas leader in Tehran https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeWed, 31 Jul 2024 23:33:09 +0000“We consider it our duty to take vengeance” for the death of Ismail Haniyeh, Iran’s supreme leader said. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack.Iran vows revenge for killing of Hamas leader in Tehran https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/31/hamas-haniyeh-iran-israel-revenge/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/31/hamas-haniyeh-iran-israel-revenge/Susannah GeorgeWed, 31 Jul 2024 21:16:11 +0000“We consider it our duty to take vengeance” for the death of Ismail Haniyeh, Iran’s supreme leader said. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack.It’s unclear what the effect of Ismail Haniyeh’s killing will be on cease-fire talks, but there...https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeWed, 31 Jul 2024 09:57:36 +0000Ebrahim Rezaei, the spokesman for the Iranian legislature’s national security commission, denounced Ismail Haniyeh’s killing as...https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comAndrew Jeong, Susannah GeorgeWed, 31 Jul 2024 06:42:20 +0000A spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Nasser Kanaani, said the killing of Ismail Haniyeh will “strengthen...https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comRachel Pannett, Susannah GeorgeWed, 31 Jul 2024 05:51:22 +0000Israel recovers bodies of five hostages amid delay in latest talks on dealhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/25/israel-gaza-hamas-hostages-netanyahu/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/25/israel-gaza-hamas-hostages-netanyahu/Maham Javaid, Susannah GeorgeThu, 25 Jul 2024 15:38:37 +0000Israeli media contrasted the news about the recovery of the bodies with Benjamin Netanyahu’s triumphant speech in the United States and the lack of a hostage deal.Israel recovers bodies of five hostages amid delay in latest talks on dealhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comMaham Javaid, Susannah GeorgeThu, 25 Jul 2024 14:46:14 +0000Israeli media compared the news about the recovery of the bodies with Benjamin Netanyahu’s triumphant speech in the United States and the lack of a hostage deal.Iranian reformist wins presidency, seeks engagement with the Westhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/06/pezeshkian-iran-new-president/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/06/pezeshkian-iran-new-president/Susannah GeorgeSat, 06 Jul 2024 22:30:09 +0000Iran’s new president Masoud Pezeshkian campaigned on modest social reforms and talks with the United States over the country’s nuclear program.Iranian reformist wins presidency, seeks engagement with the Westhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeSat, 06 Jul 2024 16:51:23 +0000Iran’s new president Masoud Pezeshkian campaigned on modest social reforms and engagement with the United States over the country’s nuclear program.What low voter turnout might reveal about Iran’s presidential electionhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeFri, 05 Jul 2024 21:13:53 +0000Political engagement in Iran has steadily plummeted, and voter turnout last week was the lowest in years. Will this round be different?What low voter turnout might reveal about Iran’s presidential electionhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/05/iran-president-election-voter-turnout/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/05/iran-president-election-voter-turnout/Susannah GeorgeFri, 05 Jul 2024 16:25:27 +0000Political engagement in Iran has steadily plummeted, and voter turnout last week was the lowest in years. Will this round be different?Iran heads to presidential runoff pitting reformist against conservativehttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeSat, 29 Jun 2024 16:20:06 +0000Turnout in the snap election, in which Iranians are choosing a president after the last died in a helicopter crash last month, hit a historic low.Iran heads to presidential runoff pitting reformist against conservativehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/29/iran-president-election-results/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/29/iran-president-election-results/Susannah GeorgeSat, 29 Jun 2024 12:05:20 +0000Turnout in the first round of voting hit a historic low. But some people hope the pro-reform candidate’s will mobilize voters ahead of the runoff July 5.Iran extends voting hours in snap election for a new presidenthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/28/iran-election-president-supreme-leader/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/28/iran-election-president-supreme-leader/Susannah GeorgeFri, 28 Jun 2024 20:04:45 +0000For Iran’s ruling clerics, the public’s participation in elections is important to maintain the regime’s legitimacy, even as Iranians grow more disillusioned.Iran votes for a new president as the country faces multiple criseshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah GeorgeFri, 28 Jun 2024 13:22:27 +0000For Iran’s ruling clerics, the public’s participation in elections is important to maintain the regime’s legitimacy, even as Iranians grow more disillusioned.Hajj heat wave deaths underscore climate threat for most vulnerable https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/23/hajj-heat-saudi-arabia-pilgrims/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/23/hajj-heat-saudi-arabia-pilgrims/Susannah George, Heba Farouk Mahfouz , Samuel OakfordSun, 23 Jun 2024 20:02:00 +0000Many of those who died this month from extreme heat in Saudi Arabia were unregistered pilgrims without access to cooling facilities during the Hajj.Hajj heat wave deaths underscore climate threat for most vulnerable https://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Heba Farouk Mahfouz , Samuel OakfordSun, 23 Jun 2024 17:46:24 +0000Many of those who died this month from extreme heat in Saudi Arabia were unregistered pilgrims without access to cooling facilities during the Hajj.Yemen’s Houthis undeterred by U.S. campaign to halt Red Sea attackshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/22/yemen-houthis-red-sea-us-military/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/22/yemen-houthis-red-sea-us-military/Susannah George, Dan Lamothe, Abigail HauslohnerSat, 22 Jun 2024 22:45:19 +0000Recent attacks by Houthi fighters on commercial ships in the Red Sea have underscored the group’s ability to pose a sustained threat.Yemen’s Houthis undeterred by U.S. campaign to halt Red Sea attackshttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comSusannah George, Dan Lamothe, Abigail HauslohnerSat, 22 Jun 2024 18:53:00 +0000Recent attacks by Houthi fighters on commercial ships in the Red Sea have underscored the group’s ability to pose a sustained threat.Rift grows between Netanyahu and Israeli military over Hamas eliminationhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/20/idf-hamas-netanyahu-gaza-israel/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/20/idf-hamas-netanyahu-gaza-israel/Adela Suliman, Susannah George, Bryan PietschThu, 20 Jun 2024 20:22:46 +0000Differences are emerging as the Israeli army says Hamas is an idea that cannot be eliminated, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to seek a “total victory” over the group in Gaza.Rift grows between Netanyahu and Israeli military over Hamas eliminationhttps://www.washingtonpost.comhttps://www.washingtonpost.comAdela Suliman, Susannah George, Bryan PietschThu, 20 Jun 2024 12:29:28 +0000Differences are emerging as the Israeli army says Hamas is an idea that cannot be eliminated, while the prime minister seeks a “total victory” over the group in Gaza.