militant

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Last month, Mladenov told the UN Security Council that "the laying down of arms by militant actors would represent a decisive break from cycles of violence that have defined life in Gaza for decades".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Iran warned that continued Israeli attacks targeting the militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon could jeopardize the two-day-old truce.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“Energy flows, militant networks, trade routes, and financial pressures all pass through it in different forms,” wrote geopolitical analyst Tanvi Ratna.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Kneecap made headlines last year when Mo Chara was charged under British anti-terrorism laws for allegedly displaying a flag of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah during a 2024 concert.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Anna Howard Shaw thought Paul was too young and too militant for the job, but she decided to give her a chance after progressive reformer and suffragist Jane Addams spoke up on Paul’s behalf.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling