While there is a consensus among all Lebanese parties to avert a leadership vacuum in the military, which would occur with the retirement of Army Commander General Joseph Aoun on January 10, there is a divergence of opinions regarding the best approach to dealing with the issue. The raging conflict …

Gaza-based Qassam Brigades has been waging an armed resistance against Israeli occupation since its founding in 1992. Hamas has been in the spotlight since October 7, when its military wing, the Qassam Brigades, launched an attack on Israeli territory, killing about 1,400 people and taking more than 200 people captives. …

The current ominous lull might be an indication of a standoff between Israel’s civilian leadership and the military. Nearly three weeks after the Hamas attacks in southern Israel, Israel has not yet responded with its promised ground invasion. Initial moves after the October 7 attacks conformed to political and military …