Hezbollah’s soul-searching reveals its defeat While it is too early to eulogize Hezbollah, it seems that Lebanese President-elect Joseph Aoun’s ambitions to implement “one army for one state” and, by implication, disarming Hezbollah send a strong signal about the group’s future. Raphael G. Bouchnik-Chen Feb. 6, 2025
Guterres: More than 100 arms caches found in Southern Lebanon The U.N. secretary-general accused Israel of war crimes. JNS Staff Jan. 18, 2025
Lebanon’s new president: A symbol of Hezbollah’s decline Joseph Aoun now faces the daunting task of steering Lebanon toward a brighter future. However, his tenure is likely to encounter persistent resistance from his opponents, particularly Hezbollah and its allies. Yoni Ben Menachem Jan. 13, 2025
Joseph Aoun and the New Middle East: Lebanon at a pivotal moment Aoun's election offers Lebanon a chance to reclaim stability and sovereignty, but only if Lebanon's leaders, backed by international support, address internal divisions and navigate a shifting regional landscape. Harold Rhode Jan. 12, 2025