Lebanon

Benny Gantz: I will not waste votes, my support will grow

Gantz on the brief campaign against the Tehran regime: "Every time the Iranians attack us, we must strike back in Iran in a smart and incisive manner."

The moving letter waiting for soldiers in Lebanon

IDF soldier Yehonatan Gottlieb published an unusual letter found in one of the villages, in which local residents thanked the IDF.

Golani soldier removed from combat role over “Messiah" patch

Rosh Yeshiva criticizes battalion commander’s decision to remove a Golani Brigade soldier from combat duty after he wore a “Messiah" patch during operational activity.

Iran declares: We completed operations against Israel

Iran declares end to strikes against Israel - on condition that Israel cease responding to Hezbollah's aggression.

Iran shoots at American destroyers, talks continue anyway

Iran's message to Washington was unambiguous: we can hurt you, but we are choosing not to, and that choice should be compensated with concessions at the negotiating table, and with Trump telling Israel to ignore rockets from Lebanon and missiles from Iran. Opinion.

Following Beirut strike:

Iran launches missiles at Israel

Iran launched missles at northern Israel following an Israeli strike on Hezbollah targets in the Dahieh. Schools cancelled across the country.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in the Dahieh

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz ordered the IDF to strike Hezbollah command centers in Beirut's Dahieh suburb after the terrorist organization launched missiles into Israel.

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.

Large Hezbollah bunker discovered at Beaufort Castle

IDF forces discovered a significant bunker used by Hezbollah at the Beaufort Castle complex, which was intended for emergencies.

Southern Lebanon:

Four reservists moderately wounded by explosive drone

Four IDF reservists moderately wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon. They have been evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.

Hezbollah reveals: Footage from the impact angle

Hezbollah terror group publishes video showing four explosive drones striking IDF forces in southern Lebanon.

Givati fighter Ohad Yaari fell in southern Lebanon

Givati fighter Sgt. Ohad Yaari fell in Lebanon on Friday, apparently after being struck in the head by shrapnel.

Captain Shachar Gamla dies following injury in Lebanon

Captain Shachar Gamla, 24, dies of his wounds after sustaining serious injuries in Lebanon on Thursday night.

IDF strikes suspicious vehicle in Lebanon

Lebanese soldiers injured after IDF strikes suspicious vehicle due to intelligence on upcoming Hezbollah attack.

Netanyahu to Cabinet:

Lebanon ceasefire deal 'not fully finalized'

Kan 11 News reports that Netanyahu told the Cabinet that the Lebanon ceasefire is not finalized due to Hezbollah opposition, but that the diplomatic route is preferred.

'It's not your country'

Lebanese President delivers blistering rebuke to Iran

In an interview with CNN, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun slams Iran’s use of Lebanon as a pawn.

Two officers seriously wounded in southern Lebanon

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

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg laid to rest

The funeral of Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, who was killed yesterday by an anti-tank missile strike in southern Lebanon, is being held at the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion.

IDF:

Commander of Hezbollah engineering unit eliminated

IDF activity in southern Lebanon led to the elimination of Abd Harb, a senior commander in the Hezbollah terrorist organization, who was responsible for assembling and operating explosive devices.

Bereaved brother:

'It was important for him to do his part; he loved his country'

Shachar, younger brother of fallen soldier Captain Eitan Lemberg, says: 'In his high school yearbook, someone wrote that he would one day become IDF chief of staff because he cared so much.'

EU pledges €100M to Lebanese Army amid ceasefire with Israel

EU pledges 100 million euros to Lebanon's military after Hezbollah leader rejects the latest ceasefire.

House soundly rejects Tlaib's Lebanon war powers bill

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly blocks a resolution to withdraw US troops from hostilities in Lebanon.

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Outgoing Golani commander orders capture of Beaufort Castle

The IDF on Thursday evening released footage of outgoing Golani Brigade commander Lt. Col. Adi Ganon at the start of the assault to capture Beaufort Castle.

Anti-tank missile strike

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg fell in combat in Lebanon

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, aged 21, from Mishmar HaShiv'a, an officer in the armored corps of the 75th Battalion, 7th Brigade, fell in combat in southern Lebanon.

The Lebanon Ceasefire was never meant to hold

By delivering a ceasefire on paper while Hezbollah's actual behavior guarantees its collapse, Israel and Washington have handed Tehran a paper concession that costs nothing real. Opinion.

Chief of Staff to northern leaders:

We are creating a new security reality

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir meets northern local leaders, stresses military is working intensely to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure, restore lasting security to the north.

Hezbollah mortar hit UNIFIL position in Lebanon

UN personnel killed by Hezbollah fire and two others injured in southern Lebanon, IDF and UNIFIL confirm.

Lebanese President:

Ceasefire could begin within 24 hours of final approval

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says last round of talks with Israel was 'very difficult,' calls agreement a 'last opportunity.'

Katz: Lebanon agreement is a major achievement for Israel

Defense Minister Israel Katz says the US-mediated declaration with Lebanon reflects Israel’s gains on the ground and diplomatically, including a demand to disarm Hezbollah and continued IDF freedom of action.

Explosive drone hits Northern Command chief's car

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah hit the vehicle of the IDF's Northern Command Chief during southern Lebanon visit, none injured.

Ben Gvir warns: Lebanon ceasefire a mistake

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, warns it will provide Hezbollah with quiet, ability to rebuild.

Watch: UAV eliminates terror cell on Beaufort Ridge

Golani Brigade soldiers identify armed terrorists nearby, operate quickly to prevent attack.

Lebanese report:

Disagreements on Hezbollah disarmament blocking deal

Despite ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, gaps remain on issue of disarming Hezbollah, sources say.

Following US-mediated talks:

Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire, Hezbollah evacuation

US, Lebanon and Israel announce an agreement on a ceasefire, conditional on a Hezbollah retreat. Comprehensive peace talks to resume on June 22.

Iranian FM warns:

'Strikes on Beirut will trigger full-scale resumption of war'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Israel against attacking Beirut, says any attack will trigger a full-scale resumption of the Middle East war.

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.

Prominent Shiite cleric challenges Hezbollah's war narrative

Sheikh Ali Al-Amin said Lebanon is suffering from a war it did not choose and claimed Hezbollah was hijacking the Shiite community.

IDF Chief of Staff:

There is no ceasefire, we are maximizing our operational freedom

During a visit to the Haifa naval base, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to resume operations against Iran if needed.

IDF warns of troubling UNIFIL activity

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

Hezbollah attacked twice within hours; Will Israel strike Beirut?

Sirens activated this morning in the areas of Manara, Kiryat Shmona, & Misgav Am. IAF intercepts UAV & 2 other projectiles from Lebanon.

Fourth round of talks

US reports progress in Israel-Lebanon talks

US State Department spokesperson reports ongoing political and security progress following most recent round of direct Israel-Lebanon talks.

Netanyahu:

'We will solve the drone threat, our best minds are mobilized'

During the approval of a 13-billion-shekel revitalization package for the north, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledges that Israel would find a solution to the ongoing drone threat.

Southern Lebanon:

Four soldiers wounded in explosive drone attack

Four reservists wounded when explosive drone strikes during operational activity in southern Lebanon. Soldiers evacuated for medical treatment.

Israeli nonprofit trains working dogs to counter Hezbollah drones

A new pilot program is testing whether specially trained dogs can detect incoming hostile drones and provide early warning to Israeli troops.

After the ceasefire:

Home Front Command eases guidelines in the north

Following an updated situational assessment and after the declaration of a ceasefire, the Home Front Command announced significant relaxations to the safety guidelines for northern areas.

Footage from Lebanon:

Givati Brigade Commander recounts route to Beaufort Ridge Summit

Givati Brigade soldiers crossed the Litani River, eliminated terrorists, and uncovered hundreds of weapons. The brigade commander described the fighting and its significance in protecting northern Israeli communities.

Ehud Barak

“Netanyahu is misleading the public on Lebanon"

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak sharply criticized the government, claiming that the Israeli public is being given a misleading picture regarding the operational achievements in Lebanon.

Defense Minister:

If attacks continue, we'll strike Beirut

Defense Minister Katz reveals that approximately 600,000 of the 900,000 residents of Beirut's Dahieh suburb have evacuated.

'Stagnation is a disgrace'

MK Tur-Paz criticizes Lebanon campaign

MK Moshe Tur-Paz criticizes the handling of the war in Lebanon, calls for intensified strikes against Hezbollah and backs holding elections within a few months.

'You're f***ing crazy'

The difficult call between Trump and Netanyahu

Axios reports that Trump fiercely berated Netanyahu in a phone call on Monday, forcing Israel to cancel its planned Beirut strikes.

'Thank you Bibi!'

Trump thanks Netanyahu for halting Beirut strike

President Trump thanks Netanyahu for canceling a Beirut raid, expresses hope the new truce lasts "for eternity".

Netanyahu after call with Trump

'If Hezbollah attacks us, we will strike The Dahieh'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to President Trump's announcement about stopping the Israeli attack against Hezbollah in The Dahieh.

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

Heavy US pressure halted a strike in Dahieh

President Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agreed to cease all attacks after speaking with Netanyahu, stopping a strike on Hezbollah stronghold.

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Lebanese Speaker told US Hezbollah ready for immediate ceasefire

Lebanese speaker says Hezbollah would fully commit to a comprehensive truce as Israel warns of possible strikes in Beirut.

IDF Spokesman declares

"We'll keep striking throughout Lebanon, from Dahieh to Tyre"

IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Efi Defrin delivered a special statement from Israel's northern border following the capture of the Beaufort Ridge.

Netanyahu: Dahieh will not be out of bounds

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Hezbollah is on the run, vowing Hezbollah will not be allowed to attack northern Israel while its headquarters remains untouched.

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Terrorists eliminated while launching drone

IDF forces spot Hezbollah terrorists preparing to launch drone, eliminate them in airstrike, thwarting planned attack.

'An enormous loss'

Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati, aged 20, from Rosh Ha'ayin, fell in combat in southern Lebanon, two others injured.