Southern Lebanon

Reservist seriously injured in southern Lebanon

IDF reserve soldier severely injured as a result of a close-quarters encounter in southern Lebanon. The soldier has been evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital.

Southern Lebanon:

IDF eliminates terrorist who emerged from tunnel

IAF eliminates a terrorist who exited one of the access shafts of the underground terror infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher Ridge and posed an immediate threat to troops.

PM to troops in Southern Lebanon

We won't leave until the threat Is eliminated

Netanyahu, Katz and the deputy chief of staff toured the security strip in southern Lebanon.

IDF reservist severely wounded in explosion in southern Lebanon

The IDF conducted a preliminary inquiry into the incident, but has so far been unable to determine with certainty the source of the explosion that injured the soldier.

IDF:

Tank tragedy caused by explosive drone

The IDF announced that an inquiry found that an explosive drone penetrated the tank that carried the commander of the 52nd Battalion and three of his soldiers.

After 3 days of silence:

IDF strikes terror cell in southern Lebanon

IDF acts to eliminate 'immediate threat' after armed terrorists were identified operating near Israeli troops.

Israel to unveil limited withdrawal proposal during Lebanon talks

Israel is expected to propose a limited IDF withdrawal from part of southern Lebanon during US-mediated talks opening in Washington.

Netanyahu: There are no restrictions on the IDF in Lebanon

The Prime Minister clarified that the directive to the IDF has not changed: full freedom of action against any threat to the forces or residents of northern Israel.

As IDF chief visits nearby

Lebanese military chief tours southern Lebanon

Lebanese Army chief Rodolphe Haykal toured southern Lebanon as IDF Chief Eyal Zamir visited nearby forces.

10KM from Israel:

How Hezbollah prepared for its next attack

IDF uncovers underground terror tunnel containing hundreds of weapons and four launch shafts aimed at the State of Israel, located under the village of Majdal Zoun.

Southern Lebanon tragedy:

Naveh's father sends moving message

Haim, the father of Naveh Habshush, who fell in battle in Lebanon along with three other soldiers, published a post calling on his followers to continue living their lives in his son's honor.

4 soldiers killed in battle in Lebanon

Battalion commander LTC Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, 32, and 3 other soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon.

Map of Security Zone

IDF official: Troops to stay in Lebanon as talks continue

An IDF official said troops will remain in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon to eliminate threats as negotiations with Lebanon continue.

Minutes after launch:

IDF destroys launcher used to fire missiles at troops

After Hezbollah launched missiles at soldiers, the IAF struck the launcher, which was loaded and ready to fire additional rockets.

Five soldiers wounded, one severely, in Hezbollah drone attack

Explosive drone hits Givati force operating in southern Lebanon, injuring four. Additional drone strikes evacuation crew, injuring an additional soldier.

Is this a ceasefire?

Hezbollah fired rockets; IAF destroys launcher

The Israeli Air Force intercepted several rockets launched today by Hezbollah toward the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon. Later, it struck the launcher from which some of the rockets had been fired.

IDF confirms:

Hezbollah commander behind attack on US troops eliminated

Ali Musa Daqduq, a senior Hezbollah commander wanted for the 2007 killing of US soldiers, was eliminated by the IDF, Israel says.

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Terrorists flee drone in tunnel and are taken out from the air

IDF troops uncovered weapons and targeted Hezbollah operatives after a drone detected terrorists inside a tunnel network beneath Beaufort Ridge.

IDF achieves operational control of the Saluki River

The IDF says troops gained operational control north of the Saluki River, eliminating terrorists and dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Over the past 24 hours, the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites and eliminated terrorists in the area of Tyre and additional areas in southern Lebanon.

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IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

The “Shahaf" Unit continues to conduct intelligence collection, fire direction, and strikes through surveillance operations in Lebanon.

Guns and toys

Watch: Hezbollah weapons cache found in children's bedroom

While operating north of the Litani River, Givati soldiers were shocked to find dozens of weapons alongside a baby crib.

Minutes from Israeli border:

Hezbollah's underground terror city

IDF forces uncovered a large-scale network of terror tunnels on the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon.

'Loved by everyone'

Sergeant Ohad Yaari laid to rest

Sergeant Ohad Yaari, a 21-year-old Givati Brigade soldier who was killed in Lebanon over the weekend, was laid to rest at the military cemetery in his hometown.

Two officers seriously wounded in southern Lebanon

Three officers were wounded, two seriously,, in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon.

Using 6 tons of explosives

IDF destroys over 20 terror sites in southern Lebanon

Within minutes, soldiers dismantled more than 20 Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon. Later, troops located and dismantled a booby-trapped explosives storage facility.

IDF warns of troubling UNIFIL activity

IDF officials told lawmakers that UNIFIL personnel gathered intelligence on Israeli troops, with information allegedly reaching Hezbollah.

Cleared for publication

Captain Doctor Ori Yosef Silvester fell in combat in Lebanon

Captain Silvester, a doctor in the Shaked Battalion (424), Givati Brigade, fell in combat in southern Lebanon

Breathtaking drone-footage:

Beaufort Ridge under IDF control

IDF publishes footage of Golani Reconnaissance Unit troops capturing the Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon.

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The first tank to cross the Litani River on way to Beaufort

New footage released by the IDF reveals the first tank crossing the Litani River in southern Lebanon as part of the operation that led to the capture of the Beaufort Ridge.

IDF takes over Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon

IDF expands its Lebanon offensive, launching an operation in Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki to remove Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.

IDF reveals:

Multiple top Hezbollah commanders eliminated in past two weeks

Since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, 2,500 Hezbollah terrorists have been eliminated, 800 of them were killed after the start of the ceasefire understandings.

Footage from Lebanon

The elimination of the terrorist who killed Maj. Itamar Sapir

Soldiers identified the Hezbollah terrorist who opened fire from inside a church and eliminated him using tank fire and airstrikes.

Netanyahu tells Cabinet

'We're securing strategic areas & fortifying the security zone'

Netanyahu stated at the beginning of the cabinet meeting that the IDF is deepening its operations in Lebanon and fortifying the security zone.

IDF ground forces operating beyond the “Yellow Line" in Lebanon

The censor has allowed publication that IDF forces are operating beyond the Yellow Line where they were as part of the ceasefire agreement.

Escalation continues

IDF strikes over 100 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

The IDF said it struck over 100 Hezbollah targets overnight, including weapons depots and command centers across Lebanon.

Reservists mobilized

IDF expected to expand operations in Lebanon

The IDF has begun mobilizing reserve forces to begin amping up ground operations against Hezbollah as the terrorist organization continues to violate the ceasefire.

New strategy

Hezbollah launches 'commander hunt' using drones

An intelligence report says Hezbollah is intensifying drone attacks and targeting senior IDF commanders in southern Lebanon and along the border.

Disturbing footage:

Hezbollah begins using FPV drones at night

New footage published by the terrorist organization apparently indicates that its explosive FPV drones are now equipped with thermal cameras, enabling their use in the dark.

'No one will forget you'

Sergeant Nehoray Leizer laid to rest

19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer was laid to rest in his hometown of Eilat after he was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon.

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Call Trump, bang on his desk'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to intensify the war in Lebanon and create a new security perimeter.

Female soldier seriously wounded by explosive drone in Lebanon

Seven soldiers were wounded, including one seriously and three moderately, after an explosive drone struck in southern Lebanon. Earlier in the day, the commander of the 401st Brigade was also seriously wounded in a similar incident.

401st Armoured Brigade commander severely wounded in drone strike

The Commander of the 401st Armoured Brigade, Colonel Meir Biderman, wounded, along with other soldiers, as a result of an explosive drone impact in southern Lebanon.

Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir killed in battle in southern Lebanon

The Binyamin Council announced the death in battle in southern Lebanon of Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, a resident of Ariel who grew up in Eli.

Two lightly wounded

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel

Hezbollah explosive drone detonates on vehicle near Misgav Am. Two lightly wounded.

Explosive attack in Lebanon

Four soldiers wounded, one severely

Four soldiers were wounded, one severely, one moderately, and two lightly, as a result of an explosive device detonation in southern Lebanon.

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan, 20, a combat soldier in the Golani Brigade, killed by anti-tank missile fired by Hezbollah terrorists.

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Identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists

IDF publishes footage of the identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.

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IDF strikes loaded and ready-to-fire Hezbollah missile launcher

IDF targeted a number of rocket launchers directed toward areas in which IDF soldiers are operating and toward Israeli territory.

Senior IDF officer reprimanded over risky Lebanon visit

An IDF brigade commander was censured after bereaved families entered Bint Jbeil without authorization or full security clearance.

Southern Lebanon:

Over 350 terrorists eliminated since ceasefire began

IDF struck 1,100 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including weapons storage facilities and loaded launchers ready to fire.

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IDF strikes terrorists attempting to transport launcher

IDF eliminates a terrorist launch cell that attempted to transfer a rocket launcher on a truck after firing rockets toward IDF soldiers.

No injuries:

Hezbollah drones strike unmanned engineering vehicles

Hezbollah launched several rockets and explosive drones toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. Two drones struck unmanned engineering vehicles, damaging them

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue sentenced to jail

A soldier who was filmed disrespecting a Christian statue in southern Lebanon several weeks ago was sentenced to 21 days in military detention. His friend, who photographed the incident, will serve 14 days in military prison.

Dramatic evacuation in southern Lebanon

An IAF helicopter failed to take off while evacuating wounded troops out of southern Lebanon. An additional helicopter was dispatched while an IAF crew worked to repair the error.

Lebanon

3 soldiers wounded, 1 seriously, by explosive drone

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah fell near the Lebanese border. One soldier was seriously injured and another was moderately injured.

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IDF drone chases down Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

Soldiers from the 146th Division worked with the IAF to eliminate 20 Hezbollah terrorists. Working with Yahalom troops, the forces demolished a 30-meter-long underground tunnel route.

In southern Lebanon

IDF soldier seriously injured by explosive drone

IDF soldier seriously injured, three other soldiers sustain minor injuries after from impact of explosive drone in southern Lebanon. Soldiers evacuated to hospital.

IDF investigating

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue in southern Lebanon

A video of a soldier photographed smoking a cigarette and holding another one to the mouth of a Christian statue was published in Lebanon. The IDF is investigating the incident.

Ceasefire in Lebanon? 70 drones launched, five killed

Since the ceasefire in Lebanon began, Hezbollah has launched 70 explosive drones at IDF forces, killing five and wounding 33.