Hezbollah

Pennsylvania Man Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Hezbollah Ties and Misleading FBI

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Philadelphia, PA – A Pennsylvania resident faces federal indictment charges for reportedly attempting to join the militant group Hezbollah and providing false information to the FBI. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the charges against the man, highlighting the ongoing vigilance against terrorist affiliations and national security threats. The indictment reveals that the individual, a 28-year-old from the Pittsburgh area, actively sought membership in the Hezbollah organization. Known for its designation as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States since 1997, Hezbollah has been involved in various attacks and militant activities, primarily in the … Read more

Legal Scrutiny: Assessing Israel’s Pager-Based Attack on Hezbollah Under International Law of Armed Conflict

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Jerusalem — A recent military strike by Israel on Hezbollah has raised significant international scrutiny. This operation, which reportedly utilized an exploding pager mechanism targeted at Hezbollah operatives, has provoked questions regarding its compliance with the international laws of armed conflict (LOAC). The legal principles key to this review include military necessity, proportionality, discrimination, and unnecessary suffering. The justification of military necessity dictates that force may only be used to the extent necessary to accomplish a legitimate military aim. Given Hezbollah’s status as a recognized militant threat to Israel, such an attack—focused explicitly on neutralizing … Read more