The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/matthew-levitt/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:58:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Matthew Levitt | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/matthew-levitt/ 32 32 Hezbollah hints it’s ready for a war over gas — but knows Lebanon can’t afford one https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-hints-its-ready-for-war-over-gas-but-knows-lebanon-cant-afford-one/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 16:01:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2803649 As Israel prepares for potential conflict over offshore gas extraction, experts say Nasrallah's threats are mostly an effort to stay relevant, but they also keep him dangerous

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]]> Lebanese environmental group helping Hezbollah’s military wing – US think tank https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanese-environmental-group-helping-hezbollahs-military-wing-us-think-tank/ Thu, 14 May 2020 17:59:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2300884 Washington Institute backs Israeli claim that 'Green Without Borders' is a front that let the Iran-backed terror organization use its sites for September 1 attack on IDF

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]]> IS leader’s threat to Israel a sign of setbacks, expert says https://www.timesofisrael.com/is-leaders-threat-to-israel-a-sign-of-setbacks-expert-says/ Thu, 07 Jan 2016 09:50:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1315119 After Baghdadi vowed to make Israel 'a graveyard' for Jews, Matthew Levitt interprets rhetoric with 'grain of salt'

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]]> Cyprus verdict may undercut Hezbollah in Europe https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyprus-verdict-may-undercut-hezbollah-in-europe/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:35:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=432516 Operative's conviction in plot to attack Israelis may convince more EU members to designate and penalize group as a terrorist organization

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]]> Elaborate surveillance operation raises concerns about broader Hezbollah attacks http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/elaborate-surveillance-operation-raises-concerns-about-broader-hezbollah-attacks/2013/02/26/683da8d6-7d10-11e2-a044-676856536b40_story.html?hpid=z1 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:11:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=392284 Investigations uncover efforts by Iranian-backed terror group to recruit local operatives around the world, Washington Post reports

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]]> Why won’t Europe state the obvious about Hezbollah? https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-wont-europe-state-the-obvious-about-hezbollah/ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:56:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=366224 Everyone knows the Lebanese Shiite group is a terrorist organization, especially the French. But even Bulgaria's indictment may not change what one US legislator calls an 'indefensible' EU policy

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]]> Year after embassy attack, Israelis in Delhi boost security https://www.timesofisrael.com/year-after-embassy-attack-israelis-in-delhi-boost-security/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:43:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=360186 Officials fortify Israeli interests in city, fearing new attempt by Iranians to carry out terror operation

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]]> Iran and Hezbollah learning from terror mistakes https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-and-hezbollah-learning-from-terror-mistakes/ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:02:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=358988 A new report indicates that 'amateurish' attacks around the world are giving way to more polished operations

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