Lebanon

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'IDF won't leave Lebanon until long-term security is guaranteed'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tells troops in southern Lebanon that the Security Zone will remain in place until northern communities are fully protected.

IDF: Hezbollah violated ceasefire agreement

IDF investigation reveals Hezbollah launched explosive drone toward IDF engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon security zone.

300 meters from UNIFIL:

Watch: IDF uncovers Hezbollah HQ beneath factory

IDF troops destroy 55-meter-long underground Hezbollah command center hidden beneath construction materials factory just 300 meters from a UNIFIL position.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons cache in southern Lebanon

IDF troops operating in Lebanon security zone locate dozens of Hezbollah weapons, including assault rifles, RPGs, explosives, and grenades.

Lebanon:

Suspect detained for transferring hundreds of thousands to ISIS

Lebanese authorities arrest a suspect who stole $400,000 from his father to finance ISIS operations, uncovering a cross-border terror funding cell.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Trump

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

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

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.

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lebanese soldier killed by Hezbollah-planted explosive

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

Body found on stretcher in southern Lebanon

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Alma Research Center:

Another test of Lebanese sovereignty

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

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.

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.

'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.

Hezbollah terrorists bearing antitank missiles eliminated

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

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bint Jbeil: Hezbollah terrorist killed, second captured

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

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.

'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.

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.

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."

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.

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.'

Watch: Terrorist eliminated following pursuit

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.