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At the start of August

Rome to host US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon

Trilateral talks between Israel, Lebanon, and the US will take place in Rome from August 4-6 to discuss border disputes and expanding southern Lebanon security zones, says a US official.

Rome to host US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon

Newly released footage:

Graham offers US strikes on Lebanon, Netanyahu refuses

Unseen footage shared by CNN's Inside Politics captures a phone call between Senator Graham and Prime Minister Netanyahu, in which Graham says he will try to persuade President Trump to strike Lebanon, but Netanyahu turns down the offer.

Graham offers US strikes on Lebanon, Netanyahu refuses

Syrian president: We will not intervene militarily in Lebanon

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says Damascus won't involve itself militarily in Lebanon, but warns internal instability there would have serious repercussions for Syria.

Syrian president: We will not intervene militarily in Lebanon

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How IDF soldiers celebrate a new daughter

IDF soldiers operating in the security zone in southern Lebanon paused an operational mission to celebrate the birth of a fellow soldier's daughter before carrying out the destruction of terrorist infrastructure.

How IDF soldiers celebrate a new daughter

Trump ends decades-long ban on direct US flights to Lebanon

President Donald Trump directs his administration to permit direct US flights to Lebanon following a White House meeting with President Joseph Aoun.

Trump ends decades-long ban on direct US flights to Lebanon

Damascus’s secret path

Syria prepares to move against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Despite the Syrian president’s official rejection of President Donald Trump’s proposal, preparations are underway behind the scenes to intervene on the Hezbollah issue in Lebanon.

Syria prepares to move against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Trump

'A lot more countries will join the Abraham Accords soon'

The US President and the Lebanese President met today at the White House.

'A lot more countries will join the Abraham Accords soon'

For 2nd time in a week: Syria thwarts Hezbollah smuggling attempt

Customs at the Jdeidat Yabous border crossing foiled an attempt to smuggle 226 grenade launcher rounds and other weapons concealed in a private vehicle bound for Lebanon.

For 2nd time in a week: Syria thwarts Hezbollah smuggling attempt

'Safe Zone' program begins

IDF withdraws, Lebanese military takes its place

Lebanese forces begin to deploy in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon, replacing IDF troops as part of the US-mediated deal.

IDF withdraws, Lebanese military takes its place

'Immoral':

Likud MK blasts IDF fire restrictions in Lebanon

Likud MK Amit Halevi says current IDF rules of engagement in Lebanon delay strikes, endanger troops, and undermine Israel's war effort.

Likud MK blasts IDF fire restrictions in Lebanon

US announces

Implementation of Israel-Lebanon deal begins in pilot areas

State Department says the pilot program of the agreement between Israel and Lebanon to end hostilities has begun in 3 villages.

Implementation of Israel-Lebanon deal begins in pilot areas

Rubio backs Lebanon’s 'move towards peace' in summit with Aoun

US Secretary of State praises Lebanese President’s peace efforts and push to disarm Hezbollah during a historic Washington summit.

Rubio backs Lebanon’s 'move towards peace' in summit with Aoun

Landmark summit

Lebanese President heads to Washington

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun travels to Washington, marking the first visit by a Lebanese head of state since 2009.

Lebanese President heads to Washington

IDF strikes Hezbollah drone cell in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah terror cell after troops identified operatives flying a drone near the security zone in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah drone cell in southern Lebanon

Lebanese soldier killed by Hezbollah-planted explosive

IDF investigation indicates device likely planted by Hezbollah, Lebanese forces entered area without coordinating.

Lebanese soldier killed by Hezbollah-planted explosive

Body found on stretcher in southern Lebanon

IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon security zone discover body tied to stretcher, transfer it for testing.

Body found on stretcher in southern Lebanon

Katz, Hegseth, hold security talks

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth updates Defense Minister Israel Katz on US military operations in Iran; Katz reaffirms Israel's determination to maintain security zones after October 7 massacre.

Katz, Hegseth, hold security talks

Lebanese report:

Presidential Palace optimistic about talks with Israel

Lebanese presidential sources express optimism following talks in Rome, describing the negotiations as positive; Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterates commitment to diplomacy and fulfilling commitments under agreement.

Presidential Palace optimistic about talks with Israel

20 years later:

IDF returns to Hezbollah stronghold

Twenty years after the Second Lebanon War, IDF releases footage from Bint Jbeil, where troops destroyed 1,500 terror sites and eliminated 500 terrorists.

IDF returns to Hezbollah stronghold

Lebanon:

Alleged Israeli spy inside Hezbollah network detained

Lebanese authorities arrest high-level operative in Beirut accused of feeding Hezbollah intelligence to Israel that led to the deaths of senior commanders.

Alleged Israeli spy inside Hezbollah network detained

'They don't want you there'

Report: Trump pressed Netanyahu to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

According to Axios, President Trump urged Netanyahu to redeploy Israeli forces from Syria and Lebanon while Israel cites ongoing security concerns.

Report: Trump pressed Netanyahu to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

Nine-year-old girl allegedly attempts to infiltrate Lebanon

Honenu legal advocacy organization says an adult woman and four minor girls, including a nine-year-old, were detained by police who claimed they attempted to infiltrate Lebanon.

Nine-year-old girl allegedly attempts to infiltrate Lebanon

Alma Research Center:

Another test of Lebanese sovereignty

Will Lebanon’s General Security undermine the Foreign Ministry’s decision against the Iranian Ambassador? Opinion.

Another test of Lebanese sovereignty

IDF General’s Stark Warning:

Put Victory First - or Risk Another October 7

Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Winner says IDF troops demonstrate courage and commitment, but leadership must strengthen its guiding values, adopt a decisive approach to victory, and address long-term security threats.

Put Victory First - or Risk Another October 7

Footage from Lebanon:

Terrorists approach launcher - and are eliminated

IDF releases new footage from operations in southern Lebanon, after troops eliminate more than 80 Hezbollah terrorists, uncover hundreds of weapons, and destroy over 200 terrorist infrastructure.

Terrorists approach launcher - and are eliminated

'Our worst nightmare was true':

Family slams IDF probe into son's death

Family of Sgt. Gur Kehati says IDF inquiry confirms its worst fears, alleging grave failures and a lack of command accountability for his death.

Family slams IDF probe into son's death

Hezbollah terrorists bearing antitank missiles eliminated

Hezbollah terrorists transferring weapons within southern Lebanon security zone are identified, eliminated.

Hezbollah terrorists bearing antitank missiles eliminated

Emerged from tunnel

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

IDF forces eliminate a Hezbollah terrorist at a tunnel shaft on the Ali al-Taher Ridge and strike a second suspect vehicle threatening troops in the area.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

Report:

IDF freezes 'sensitive' Lebanon moves at US request

Kan 11 News reports that at US request, Israel has frozen sensitive military operations in southern Lebanon to avoid expansion of the Iran conflict.

IDF freezes 'sensitive' Lebanon moves at US request

Footage from Lebanon:

Weapons cache intended for attacks on Israel uncovered

Golani Brigade troops uncover, destroy Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon containing launchers, missiles, explosives, and machine guns.

Weapons cache intended for attacks on Israel uncovered

Lebanon pilot zone for territory handover to launch within days

US official confirms that the first pilot zone to transfer Lebanese territory from Israeli control to Beirut will launch in days, despite pushback over pullouts.

Lebanon pilot zone for territory handover to launch within days

'On immediate takeoff alert'

IDF Chief: 'We are prepared for action in Iran'

At the Air Force pilots graduation, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reviewed wartime achievements, October 7 lessons and warned Israel is ready to act.

IDF Chief: 'We are prepared for action in Iran'

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IDF destroys two Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon

Troops of the 551st Brigade demolished two Hezbollah tunnels in Majdal Zoun with a combined length of approximately 200 meters and reaching a depth of about 20 meters.

IDF destroys two Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon

Defense Min. warns: We don't need approval to remain in Lebanon

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel operates in line with its strategic interests, will continue to make decisions on Lebanon security zone independently.

Defense Min. warns: We don't need approval to remain in Lebanon

President Trump:

Netanyahu has been a 'great wartime prime minister'

Speaking alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, President Donald Trump praises Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wartime leadership, saying Israel’s security depended on strong leadership, while discussing Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, and regional developments.

Netanyahu has been a 'great wartime prime minister'

Special procedure rescues soldier from shrapnel near aorta

An IDF reserve officer who was critically wounded in combat in southern Lebanon underwent a rare life-saving operation after doctors discovered a piece of shrapnel lodged just millimeters from his aorta.

Special procedure rescues soldier from shrapnel near aorta

Soldiers dispute IDF statement on elimination of terrorist

Soldiers from the 679th Brigade, operating under the 91st Division in the security zone in southern Lebanon, are challenging the IDF's account that a dog handler from the Oketz working dog unit killed a Hezbollah terrorist.

Soldiers dispute IDF statement on elimination of terrorist

Bint Jbeil: Hezbollah terrorist killed, second captured

Hezbollah terrorists open fire at IDF forces searching structure in Bint Jbeil, Lebanon; IDF fires back.

Bint Jbeil: Hezbollah terrorist killed, second captured

Footage from Lebanon:

Civilian bedroom turned into arms cache

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon uncovered weapons, explosives and Hezbollah flags hidden inside a civilian home in Tallousa.

Civilian bedroom turned into arms cache

'I would leave'

Lebanon's President rejects Netanyahu meeting

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun firmly rejects reports of a potential meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, vowing to walk out if they are placed in the same room.

Lebanon's President rejects Netanyahu meeting

IDF finds over 150 weapons in southern Lebanon village

IDF troops uncover over 150 weapons, dismantle over 90 Hezbollah terrorist sites in Hadatha, southern Lebanon, while eliminating terrorists in security zone.

IDF finds over 150 weapons in southern Lebanon village

Tehran draws hard line on Lebanon in talks with US

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf meets senior Hezbollah officials, affirming that backing armed proxies remains an unnegotiable "red line."

Tehran draws hard line on Lebanon in talks with US

IDF and Lebanese army prepare Hezbollah-free zone

The coordination effort is designed to create a shared operational framework and minimize the risk of friction or misunderstandings ahead of a planned pilot Israeli withdrawal from two villages in southern Lebanon.

IDF and Lebanese army prepare Hezbollah-free zone

Footage from Beaufort Ridge:

Chief of Staff sends powerful message from Hezbollah tunnels

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, enters Hezbollah tunnel network. 'Hezbollah exhausted and beaten in every battle.'

Chief of Staff sends powerful message from Hezbollah tunnels

Watch: Terrorist eliminated following pursuit

IDF eliminates armed Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon security zone, eliminating immediate threat. Watch.

Watch: Terrorist eliminated following pursuit

Defends Israel accord

Lebanese President vows Lebanese Army control over sovereign land

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defends the US-mediated framework with Israel, asserting it empowers the domestic army despite fierce pushback from Hezbollah.

Lebanese President vows Lebanese Army control over sovereign land

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons shipment

The IDF struck approximately 10 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and a truck used to transfer weapons in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons shipment

IDF week in review:

Tunnels destroyed in Gaza, Central Command arrests 60 terrorists

The IDF published a summary of the operations conducted by troops in Lebanon, Gaza, and Judea and Samaria.

Tunnels destroyed in Gaza, Central Command arrests 60 terrorists

Syrian FM:

'Willing to talk to Hezbollah if in Syria's national interest'

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visits Beirut, clarifying Damascus' conditional openness to engaging directly with Hezbollah.

'Willing to talk to Hezbollah if in Syria's national interest'

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.

Reservist seriously injured in southern Lebanon

Amb. Yechiel Leiter:

'Peace with Lebanon possible; only after Hezbollah is dismantled'

'Lebanon agreement is about defeating Hezbollah, not Israeli withdrawal,' says Ambassador Yechiel Leiter to JPPI's Jewish Crossroads and warns that Iran and anti-Israel disinformation remain the greatest threats.

'Peace with Lebanon possible; only after Hezbollah is dismantled'

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Givati Brigade completes eight-month deployment in Lebanon

Commander of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo, says fighters changed security reality in North for years to come, thanking them on behalf of the region’s residents.

Givati Brigade completes eight-month deployment in Lebanon

Netanyahu's goal: Peace with Lebanon

At ceremony marking 20 years since Second Lebanon War, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows Israel will remain in security zone as long as necessary, says Israel ultimately wants peace between the two countries.

Netanyahu's goal: Peace with Lebanon

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.

We won't leave until the threat Is eliminated

Report:

US administration backs Israel's continued presence in Lebanon

The Wall Street Journal reports the US is linking any Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah’s full disarmament and LAF deployment.

US administration backs Israel's continued presence in 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 reservist severely wounded in explosion in southern Lebanon

Herzog

'The Israel-Lebanon MOU is a major breakthrough for peace'

Addressing a joint session of the Romanian Parliament, President Herzog declared that the recent Israel-Lebanon memorandum of understanding could become "a cornerstone" for lasting peace.

'The Israel-Lebanon MOU is a major breakthrough for peace'

Defense Minister: Trump's pressure saved Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed that President Trump's demand to link the Iran and Lebanon arenas prevented Hezbollah's collapse.

Defense Minister: Trump's pressure saved Hezbollah

Minister Gamliel

Mossad involved in advancing 'voluntary emigration' from Gaza

Minister Gila Gamliel explains in the Arutz Sheva studio why she views the agreement in Lebanon as an Israeli victory and discusses the need to bring down Iran's regime.

Mossad involved in advancing 'voluntary emigration' from Gaza

IDF destroys Hezbollah command centers

Responding to continued Hezbollah attacks on IDF soldiers, IDF takes out Hezbollah launcher, command centers.

IDF destroys Hezbollah command centers