Hezbollah

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.

Rescuing Hezbollah:

Inside France's panic over Israel's deepening incursion

France's panic tells us less about humanitarian principle than about the enduring European compulsion to rescue failing actors from the consequences of their own aggression, particularly when Israel is the one delivering them.

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.

'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.

Report:

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.

Watch:

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.

Iran official: We see ourselves as allies of Lebanon

Iran signals support for Hezbollah after US strikes in Iran and Israeli strikes in Lebanon, warning that it will not hesitate to 'aid Lebanon' against Israel.

Watch: IDF takes out launcher used to fire at Tiberias

Within minutes: IDF destroys rocket launcher used Sunday night by Hezbollah terror group to launch rockets toward Tiberias.

Netanyahu:

IDF will strike in Beirut following Hezbollah violations

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greenlights strikes in Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut following death of IDF soldier, repeated and increased fire from Lebanon.

'It must end'

UK Foreign Secretary blasts Israel, demands Hezbollah disarm

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper calls for an end to Israel’s operations in Lebanon, but also demands that Hezbollah disarm.

Four wounded in explosive drone strike in Beit Hillel

Four soldiers sustain light injuries in a Hezbollah explosive drone strike in Beit Hillel. Emergency forces treat them. IDF: The incident is under investigation.

Lebanese Doctor:

'Hezbollah, your struggle is a disaster'

Lebanese academic Dr. Antoine Haddad criticizes the conception of the struggle promoted by Hezbollah against Israel.

IDF investigates how Hezbollah drone hit Givati Recon Unit

The IDF is investigating whether Hezbollah used advanced targeting methods after a drone strike killed Staff Sgt. Michael Tyukin and wounded four soldiers.

Hezbollah expands range of rocket fire

Sirens sound across northern Israel as additional areas absorb rocket fire from the Hezbollah terror group; hospitals move underground.

Forty-four years later: Israeli flag flies over Beaufort Ridge

Forty-four years after Israel took Beaufort Ridge for the first time, Golani Brigade soldiers reconquer it and raise Israeli and Golani Brigade flags - on day of mourning for their fallen comrades.

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin, aged 21 from Ashkelon, fell in combat in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah command center erupts in secondary explosions

IDF strikes Hezbollah artillery command center after terrorists identified in the area, secondary explosions indicating weapons stored inside.

Ben Gvir urges: Flatten the Dahieh

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits northern town of Shtula, urging action against Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahieh neighborhood. 'What hurts them is the Dahieh.'

Metula leader:

‘If our residents don’t sleep, Beirut won’t sleep either’

Metula Council head David Azulay decries another night of sirens and fear along the northern border, demanding a stronger Israeli response as IDF forces reportedly operate north of the Litani.

IDF tests new drone interception methods

IDF conducting operational trials on technological solutions for identifying and intercepting Hezbollah's explosive drones.

Hezbollah launches around 30 rockets towards northern Israel

Rocket hits commercial center in Kiryat Shmona, beach near Nahariya, after Hezbollah terror group launches multiple barrages towards northern Israel.

IDF expanding operations in southern Lebanon

Special operation north of the Litani River, planned for over a year, aims to secure Metula and other Galilee Panhandle communities.

Israel-Lebanon talks

Rubio speaks to President Aoun amid Pentagon defense talks

US Secretary of State speaks to Lebanon's president, denounces Hezbollah’s attempts to derail US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon.

IDF reveals:

Hezbollah rockets hit church in southern Lebanon

IDF releases footage of Hezbollah rockets hitting an Orthodox church in southern Lebanon, in an area in which IDF soldiers are not operating.

Netanyahu: Our forces have crossed the Litani

During a visit to the northern border, Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms IDF troops have crossed Lebanon's Litani River: “We are dealing Hezbollah a crushing blow."

IDF Chief of Staff:

Over 7,500 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated since start of war

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says Hezbollah has suffered 'significant and unprecedented' damage, vows military to continue striking Hezbollah targets and expanding operations to protect northern communities.

Israel concerned US-Iran agreement could limit IDF in Lebanon

Hezbollah heavily pressuring Iran to ensure its inclusion in ceasefire deal, official warns.

Report:

The US directive holding Israel back in Lebanon

Channel 12 reports the US demanded advance notice on targeted eliminations and opposed collapsing buildings during Israeli operations in Lebanon.

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.

'Battered and wounded’

IDF Spokesman: Hezbollah fighting a war of survival

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says IDF forces continue striking Hezbollah targets while strengthening defenses against drones.

'Sorry I couldn't protect you'

Sergeant Rotem Yanai laid to rest

Family and friends gather to pay final respects to Sergeant Rotem Yanai, who was killed in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack on a military base in the north.

Watch: Elimination attempt in Beirut

IDF targets Ali al-Husseini, commander of the Imam Hussein Division’s missile array, as part of a wave of strikes on more than 135 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon.

IDF strikes over 135 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah launch sites, military infrastructure, and a training camp in Tyre, the Beqaa, and southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah Drone Threat:

Parents warned, IDF decided otherwise

A letter sent two months ago by parents of soldiers serving at the Goren Workshop base, where the late Corporal Rotem Yanai was killed, warned of the danger. The IDF chose to ignore it.

Netanyahu:

'Rotem always acted with dedication and sensitivity'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourns Sgt. Rotem Yanai, sends condolences to her family. 'Her spirit of giving will be inscribed in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her and serving alongside her.'

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Sgt. Rotem Yanai killed by explosive drone on Lebanese border

Sergeant Rotem Yanai, 20, from Giv'at Ada, killed by an explosive drone fired by Hezbollah terrorists. Two other soldiers injured.

Blank Cheque:

Senior IDF officer flies to U.S. to secure drone solution

IDF Ground Forces chief Nadav Lotan will carry out emergency procurement with no budget limit. At the same time, Israeli defense officials have assured the public that work is underway to develop defenses domestically.

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.

Following UAV launches:

IDF intensifies strikes on Hezbollah

IDF hits over 150 Hezbollah targets in a single day following uptick in launch of explosive drones towards Israel.

'Flatten the Dahieh'

Cabinet ministers demand harsher action in Lebanon

Security Cabinet ministers clashed over Hezbollah attacks, with calls for harsher action against Lebanon and expanded military operations.

In southern Lebanon:

IAF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist retrieving UAV

Israeli Air Force aircraft strikes a Hezbollah terrorist who arrived to retrieve a UAV that had posed a threat to Israeli troops.

US official: Collapse of Lebanon-Israel talks serves Hezbollah

US reportedly asks Israel to avoid strikes in Beirut as official says collapse of Israel-Lebanon talks serves terror group.

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.

Starting today:

Early alerts for launches from Lebanon

Home Front Command says it will provide preliminary alerts for rocket and missile fire from Lebanon when operational conditions allow, adding up to two minutes of preparation time before sirens.

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.

Ahead of talks

Lebanese President demands 'non-negotiable' Israeli withdrawal

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun says an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon is non-negotiable.