
Middle East
Israel Escalates Lebanon Campaign as Ceasefire Excludes Hezbollah Ahead of Washington Talks
2026-04-137 min read

Middle East Correspondent
Beirut, Lebanon
Layla Hassan is a Middle East correspondent covering the complex web of alliances, rivalries, and proxy conflicts across the region. Fluent in Arabic, Farsi, and English, she has reported from Tehran, Beirut, Baghdad, and Riyadh. Her work focuses on Iran's regional influence, Gulf state security dynamics, and the humanitarian consequences of armed conflict. She previously worked for Al Jazeera English and the BBC Arabic Service before joining The Conflict Desk.
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