“Syria was the beginning of the expansion of Hizbollah,” said Randa Slim, a programme director at the Middle East Institute in Washington. “That weakened their internal control mechanisms and opened the door for infiltration on a big level.” menasky

How Israeli spies penetrated Hizbollah

Depth and quality of intelligence helped Netanyahu’s forces turn the tide against Lebanese militant group

I remember feeling that way when I was at SOAS, but worse, despite a noble effort by our instructor to try that out over just two lectures/seminar discussions.

You're not alone--I've done the same thing for the same reason sadly and just touched on it very briefly in my MENA political economy class.

From that piece:

Interesting, clear distillation by Lebanese researcher Elia Ayoub, who acknowledges his own biases at the outset.

Hezbollah: 10 Things You Need To Know

Plus an extra one and a list of resources. The text is free.

I'm still stunned by the stupidity, after so many years of caution, especially when last week's attacks obviously confirmed that Israeli intelligence had infiltrated deeply.

Appalachian Voices has built a page of donation suggestions and other relief aid for getting donations to the people who need it in TN/NC/VA/KY! appvoices.org/helene-relief/

Thinking of friends in Asheville and other parts of North Carolina affected by flooding from the hurricane. Excellent resources below to help those impacted:

PLphillewis.bsky.socialSep 28, 2024 11:34pm

Here’s a list of ways to help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene:

List: Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating flooding in the mountains of North Carolina. Here are ways to help local flood victims in Western North Carolina by donating relief funds or volunteering.

Here’s a list of ways to help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene:

List: Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating flooding in the mountains of North Carolina. Here are ways to help local flood victims in Western North Carolina by donating relief funds or volunteering.

"Two of the officials said that more than 80 bombs were dropped over a period of several minutes to kill him. They did not confirm the weight or make of the bombs."

TNnytimes.comSep 28, 2024 12:16pm

Breaking News: Hezbollah confirmed the death of its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike, a major escalation of Israel’s campaign. Follow live updates.

Hezbollah Confirms Hassan Nasrallah Is Killed in Israeli Strike in Lebanon: Live Updates

The death of the longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, is a major escalation in Israel’s rapidly expanding campaign against the Iran-backed group.