The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shiites/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Shiites | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shiites/ 32 32 In Lebanon, displaced Shiites feared over potential Hezbollah ties amid IDF strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-lebanon-displaced-shiites-feared-over-potential-hezbollah-ties-amid-idf-strikes/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:19:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3794048 As a million people flee their homes, locals elsewhere refuse to rent to Shiites amid concerns undisclosed links to terror group could put their buildings in crosshairs of Israel

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]]> Iraq’s Iran-linked Shiite bloc nominates former premier for prime minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqs-iran-linked-shiite-bloc-nominates-former-premier-for-prime-minister/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:17:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3740567 Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination sets stage for delicate talks on forming government amid US-Iran tensions and pressure over armed militias

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]]> Iraq’s top judge says pro-Iran militias will coordinate with state on gun control https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqs-top-judge-says-pro-iran-militias-will-coordinate-with-state-on-arms-control/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 06:29:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716761 Judge says limits on use of arms to begin when need for fighting ceases, but Kataeb Hezbollah insists it will only discuss giving up weapons when foreign troops leave

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]]> As Iran’s network of proxies withers, Israel has an opening to revive its own https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-irans-network-of-proxies-withers-israel-has-an-opening-to-revive-its-own/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 20:53:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3446676 Tehran dominated much of the region through loyal armed groups; burned by Lebanon trauma, Israel moved away from that approach, but now leaders talk of alliances with minorities

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]]> Lebanon’s Shiites increasingly reject role of scapegoat in Hezbollah’s war on Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanons-shiites-increasingly-reject-role-of-scapegoat-in-hezbollahs-war-on-israel/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:34:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3426297 Over 1.4 million Lebanese from Hezbollah's support base have fled their homes. And while the terror group attempts to retain their loyalty, some are calling for its demise

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]]> Report: Iran recruiting British Muslims on Middle East pilgrimages to spy on UK Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-iran-recruiting-british-muslims-on-middle-east-pilgrimages-to-spy-on-uk-jews/ Sat, 10 Feb 2024 11:27:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3220847 UK newspaper says IRGC approaches Shiite Muslims visiting religious sites in Iraq, Iran, asks them to gather intel on prominent British Jews, synagogues, Iranian dissidents

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]]> Why Hezbollah is obsessed with Mount Dov, and how Israel has shifted its approach https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-hezbollah-is-obsessed-with-mount-dov-and-how-israel-has-shifted-its-approach/ Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:30:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3047686 Defense Minister Gallant equating Lebanon with Hezbollah marked a subtle threat to the country after the terror group set up tents in Israeli territory

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]]> Pope Francis calls for human rights, end to death penalty during Bahrain trip https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-francis-calls-for-human-rights-end-to-death-penalty-during-bahrain-trip/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:05:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2866664 Rights groups urge head of Catholic Church to advocate for dissidents in Sunni-ruled kingdom, which faces accusations of oppressing its Shiite majority

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]]> Iraqi lawmakers elect new president despite threat of rocket fire https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqi-lawmakers-elect-new-president-despite-threat-of-rocket-fire/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:45:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2852384 Five wounded in attacks near parliament, delaying proceedings; newly chosen Abdul Latif Rashid given 15 days to nominate prime minister amidst political disputes

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]]> Rival rallies in Iraq underscore inter-Shiite power struggle https://www.timesofisrael.com/rival-rallies-in-iraq-underscore-inter-shiite-power-struggle/ Sat, 13 Aug 2022 08:06:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2817571 Supporters of Iran-backed factions hold protest in Baghdad to denounce followers of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, as jockeying for power has left country in political limbo

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]]> Iran suspends talks with Saudi Arabia after mass execution — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-suspends-talks-with-saudi-arabia-after-mass-execution-report/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 14:08:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2722974 Halt comes after Riyadh put 81 people to death over various crimes, in largest known public killing in kingdom's modern history, with over three dozen said to be Shiites

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]]> Bomb attack at Shiite mosque in Pakistan kills at least 45 https://www.timesofisrael.com/bomb-attack-at-shiite-mosque-in-pakistan-kills-at-least-45/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:50:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2715531 Blast in northwestern city of Peshawar wounds some 65 others, many of them critically; gunmen opened fire on worshippers before detonating device; no claim of responsibility

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]]> Hezbollah said making preparations for Lebanon’s possible collapse https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-said-making-preparations-for-lebanons-possible-collapse/ Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:36:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2525933 Terror group stocking up on supplies, including fuel from Iran, as it prepares to protect its Shiite backers, assume an even larger role in society if country's leadership crumbles

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]]> US blacklists Iraqi Shiite paramilitary chief after base attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-blacklists-iraqi-shiite-paramilitary-chief-after-base-attacks/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:03:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2248735 Ahmad al-Hamidawi, leader of Kataib Hezbollah, is declared a 'specially designated global terrorist,' freezing his assets in the country and making it illegal to trade with him

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]]> Iraqi cleric’s backers chant against Israel as Shiites make Arbaeen pilgrimage https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqi-clerics-backers-chant-against-israel-as-shiites-make-arbaeen-pilgrimage/ Sat, 19 Oct 2019 12:00:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2167473 In what is considered the world's largest public gathering, millions march to Iraqi city of Karbala for commemoration of Shiite saint

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