The UNIFIL maritime task force operating in Lebanese waters. (Credit: Pasqual Gorriz/UNIFIL)
A growing rift is emerging between Hezbollah and Berlin. The already strained relationship between them has worsened, fueled by accusations of the country’s bias toward Israel. Two recent events have further complicated the relationship in recent weeks, potentially impacting Germany's role in the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).The abduction of Captain Imad Amhaz, identified by Israel as a “key figure in Hezbollah's naval force,” in Batroun on Nov. 1 was carried out by Israeli commandos from the 13th naval unit. Hezbollah has accused Germany, which leads UNIFIL's naval unit, of facilitating the Israeli operation by ignoring the incursion of Israeli commandos into Lebanese territory. "For the Israelis to enter in this manner is a grave insult to Lebanon and a violation of its sovereignty," Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem...
A growing rift is emerging between Hezbollah and Berlin. The already strained relationship between them has worsened, fueled by accusations of the country’s bias toward Israel. Two recent events have further complicated the relationship in recent weeks, potentially impacting Germany's role in the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).The abduction of Captain Imad Amhaz, identified by Israel as a “key figure in Hezbollah's naval force,” in Batroun on Nov. 1 was carried out by Israeli commandos from the 13th naval unit. Hezbollah has accused Germany, which leads UNIFIL's naval unit, of facilitating the Israeli operation by ignoring the incursion of Israeli commandos into Lebanese territory. "For the Israelis to enter in this manner is a grave insult to Lebanon and a violation of its sovereignty," Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim...