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Behind the Dismantling of Hezbollah: Decades of Israeli Intelligence
A Times investigation shows how extensively Israel penetrated the Lebanese militia, closely tracking the group’s commanders and culminating in the assassination of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Ignoring Warnings, a Growing Band of Tourists Venture to Afghanistan
With the war now over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away.

How An Underground Church for L.G.B.T. Africans Has Thrived in Kenya
The congregation in Nairobi, Kenya, has been forced to move to 10 different locations over 10 years, and yet it has survived as a sanctuary in an increasingly hostile environment.

Live Updates: Jeju Air Flight Crashes in South Korea, Killing Many
The passenger plane was landing when it went off the runway in Muan. The flight came from Bangkok and was carrying 181 people.

Netanyahu to Have Prostate Removal Surgery
The prime minister was diagnosed with an infection from a “benign enlargement of his prostate.”

Elon Musk Doubles Down on Support for German Far-Right AfD
The world’s richest man, a key adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, ridicules critics over his backing of the German extremist party, as Germany prepares for elections.

Syria’s New Government Steps Up Pursuit of Assad Loyalists
Finding the remnants of the old dictatorship and bringing them to justice has emerged as a top priority for the new administration in Syria.

Putin Apologizes but Stops Short of Taking Responsibility for Kazakhstan Crash
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia told the Azerbaijani leader, Ilham Aliyev, in a phone call, “that the tragic incident took place in Russian airspace.”

What to Know About Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis Amid Cease-Fire Push
Human rights organizations and residents describe the situation in the enclave as getting more desperate. Here is a closer look.

In Bomb-Scarred Cities, Risking Life and Limb to Get Civilians to Safety
The danger and hardship gets worse by the day for civilians in eastern Ukraine. Still, they resist leaving the places that have become their homes.