OPINION - Israel's strike against Hamas in Lebanon poses big questions for the West
by Ben Judah
Jan 04, 2024
3 minutes
Across the Middle East, Dahiya, in south Beirut, is seen as not just a suburb. It is a synonym for Hezbollah. This is not only the movement’s stronghold, it is the headquarters of what is in Lebanon a state within a state. That an Israeli drone strike could kill the deputy, and several aides at a meeting in the heart of Dahiya has shocked the region and left it asking one question. Is war about to break out between Hezbollah, ’s highly-armed proxy, and ?
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