Hezbollah

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.

IDF:

IDF Commander offers rare peek inside IDF operations in Lebanon

Lt. Col. D., commander of the 77th Battalion, offers a rare peek into the deepest areas south of the Litani River where the IDF maintains a presence.

Israel’s enemies are forgiven before their victims are buried

The world remembers every Israeli transgression and forgets every Jewish grave. Op-ed.

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.

Meir Ben-Shabbat to Arutz Sheva

'Hamas is trying to replicate Hezbollah's model'

Former National Security Adviser analyzes threats to Israel in the wake of US attacks on Iran in an interview with Channel 7 and warns against retreats in Lebanon.

Syria blocks major Hezbollah arms shipment from Iraq

Syrian authorities seize long-range missiles, anti-tank weapons and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah after foiling a cross-border smuggling attempt.

Body found on stretcher in southern Lebanon

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

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IDF strikes three Hezbollah terrorists in security zone

IDF eliminated the three terrorists, who were carrying combat equipment within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

How Sinwar planned a multi-front war against Israel

Newly analyzed documents reveal the plans Sinwar proposed to Hezbollah ahead of the October 7th Massacre, which included attacks from Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lebanese President:

'Israel framework the only alternative to endless war'

President Joseph Aoun says the US-mediated framework with Israel is Lebanon's best option.

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.

Ghalibaf threatens: Response to every violation of agreement

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims Iranian aggression in Strait of Hormuz due to destruction of terror infrastructure in 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.

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.

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.

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.

IDF destroys Hezbollah command centers

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

Lebanese Army to deploy in two cities, under US supervision

CENTCOM chief to supervise Lebanese Army deployment in two cities, in line with pilot program to determine whether Lebanon can thwart Hezbollah from regaining its strength.

Lebanese Speaker vows: Israel-Lebanon accord will not pass

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejects the trilateral framework agreement with Israel and the US, calling it an unenforceable document of "dictates."

80 tons of explosives

IDF destroys massive Hezbollah terror tunnel in southern Lebanon

IDF destroys a Hezbollah underground infrastructure spanning over 200 meters in length and reaching a depth of more than 25 meters in the Majdal Zoun area.

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.

Chief of Staff

'Agreement with Lebanon historic'

Chief of Staff Zamir addressed the ceasefire agreement signed with Beirut for the first time and sent a warning to Tehran and Hezbollah.

Underground monsters:

What remains of the terror tunnels beneath Lebanese soil?

For decades, Hezbollah's vast tunnel project, larger than anyone imagined, was dug under Israel's nose under Lebanese soil, complete with an infiltration plan waiting for orders to be carried out. Watch.

Lebanon:

Hezbollah terrorists armed with RPG launchers eliminated

Troops from the Egoz Unit identified an anti-tank missile squad belonging to the terrorist organization in the Nabatieh area. An Israeli Air Force aircraft was dispatched and eliminated the terrorists.

Hezbollah chief: Agreement with Israel embarrasses Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem slams newly-signed Israel-Lebanon agreement, promises to continue pushing for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.

Ben-Gvir:

'Lebanon deal is a mistake, I demand a vote on it'

The National Security Minister said he asked the prime minister to bring the deal with Lebanon to a Cabinet vote, adding that he would oppose it.

Netanyahu: Lebanon agreement major blow to Iran and Hezbollah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Israel-Lebanon agreement, praises Lebanese government for courageous actions.

Ambassador Leiter:

'The final destination - peace between our countries'

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter comments on signing of framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, says the ultimate goal is peace between the two countries.

'Without us, nothing will pass’

Hezbollah denounces Israel-Lebanon agreement

Hezbollah condemns the newly signed Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, calling the Lebanese government illegitimate and vowing to block the implementation of the deal on the ground.

Netanyahu:

'We'll stay in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed'

In a video address, Prime Minister Netanyahu hails the Lebanon agreement as a major blow to Iran, vowing the IDF will stay in the security zone until Hezbollah disarms.

Israel and Lebanon sign historic security framework agreement

Israel and Lebanon sign historic, US-backed framework agreement in Washington aimed at removing Iranian influence and disarming Hezbollah.

'You wanted a ceasefire'

Cabinet clashes over Lebanon policy

Government ministers, security officials, clash over policy for handling Hezbollah threat in Lebanon; IDF Chief of Staff slams, 'You wanted a ceasefire.'

Southern Lebanon: Terrorist hurls grenade, four soldiers injured

IDF officer was moderately injured, additional officer and two soldiers lightly injured, after Hezbollah terrists hurls grenade at them in southern Lebanon.

US-mediated Israel-Lebanon peace talks extended to fourth day

The US-mediated peace talks between Israel and Lebanon will extend into a fourth day on Friday.

Quds Force chief warns Israel:

'Evacuate Lebanon or face humiliating defeat'

Iran's Quds Force leader Esmail Qaani threatens Israel with a humiliating defeat if it refuses to completely withdraw its military forces from Lebanon.

6 Hezbollah terrorists who posed threats eliminated

5 terrorists were eliminated in the Zawtar al-Sharqiya area and 1 was eliminated in the Ali al-Taher Ridge area.