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News and updates about Hezbollah

Footage of the fighting:

Division 98 expands ground operations in southern Lebanon

IDF conducts targeted raid on a central Hezbollah terror stronghold in southern Lebanon.

Division 98 expands ground operations in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates commander of Hezbollah's medium-range rocket array

Ali Tawfiq Dweiq, commander of Hezbollah's medium-range rocket array, eliminated near Kfar Jouz in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates commander of Hezbollah's medium-range rocket array

Bodycam footage reveals:

Weapons stockpiles in Lebanese schoolyard

Rockets and weapons stockpiles located in schoolyard in southern Lebanon are destroyed by the IDF. Watch.

Weapons stockpiles in Lebanese schoolyard

Five lightly injured in barrage from Lebanon

Five people lightly injured at two different locations where Hezbollah rockets struck in Israel, following barrages on central Israel, Carmiel, and Galilee.

Five lightly injured in barrage from Lebanon

WSJ: Much of the seized Hezbollah weapons are Russian-made

A full 60-70% of weapons found in southern Lebanon at the start of the IDF's ground invasion were Russian-made; experts unsure of whether they were taken from Syria or signal increased cooperation between Russia and Hezbollah, report says.

WSJ: Much of the seized Hezbollah weapons are Russian-made

US National Security Adviser:

'No Lebanon agreement yet, but we're seeing progress'

US National Security Adviser tells PBS there is no agreement yet on a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but expresses optimism that a deal could be worked out.

'No Lebanon agreement yet, but we're seeing progress'

Lebanese official:

'Lebanon and Hezbollah have responded to the US peace offer'

Ali Hassan Khalil, an adviser to Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, says Lebanon presented its comments to the US proposal "in a positive atmosphere".

'Lebanon and Hezbollah have responded to the US peace offer'

Living quarters and supplies

Watch: Inside a Hezbollah tunnel

Troops from the 226th Reserve Brigade located multi-barrel launchers, mortars, rocket caches, and military equipment used in Hezbollah's attacks against Israel over the past year.

Watch: Inside a Hezbollah tunnel

As ceasefire talks continue:

Heavy missile barrage towards Nahariya and nearby areas

Rocket strikes apartments for married students at Kiryat Shmona's hesder yeshiva, causing damage but no casualties.

Heavy missile barrage towards Nahariya and nearby areas

Watch: Rockets from Hezbollah intercepted over Nahariya

Multiple interceptions following barrage of 30 rockets launched by Hezbollah towards Nahariya and the Western Galilee.

Watch: Rockets from Hezbollah intercepted over Nahariya

Northern Arrows:

This is what the US ceasefire proposal looks like

New ceasefire agreement will include removal of Hezbollah's military capabilities north as well as south of the Litani River, report reveals.

This is what the US ceasefire proposal looks like

'Served his head to Israel'

Hezbollah Propagandist's family blames spies for elimination

A family member of eliminated Hezbollah Spokesperson Mohammed Afif was recorded blaming spies serving Israel for his demise.

Hezbollah Propagandist's family blames spies for elimination

IDF eliminates Hezbollah's propaganda chief

IDF, Hezbollah confirm that the group's Media Relations Officer Mohammed Afif was eliminated in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah's propaganda chief

'Positive response'

Hezbollah delivers response to ceasefire proposal

Lebanese LBCI channel reports that Lebanon responded positively to the US proposal for a ceasefire ahead of envoy Amos Hochstein's arrival in the region on Tuesday.

Hezbollah delivers response to ceasefire proposal

Month before elimination:

Hezbollah propaganda chief stops press conference in mididle

Mohammad Afif, the Hezbollah Media Relations Officer who was reportedly eliminated in an airstrike in Lebanon today, was forced to cut short a press conference last month after warnings from the IDF spokesman in Arabic that the IAF was about to attack with force in Dahieh in Beirut.

Hezbollah propaganda chief stops press conference in mididle

In Lebanese village:

Tunnel shaft with underground weapons found and destroyed

The IDF announced that after operations in the Gaza Strip and counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria, the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit, under the command of the 228th Brigade, is conducting limited, localized, targeted raids in southern Lebanon.

Tunnel shaft with underground weapons found and destroyed

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Dahieh, Beirut

IAF conducts intelligence-based strikes on Hezbollah command centers and additional terrorist infrastructure in the Dahieh area, a key Hezbollah terrorist stronghold in Beirut.

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Dahieh, Beirut

IDF: We targeted a Hezbollah weapons facility in Tyre, Lebanon

IDF confirms Tyre strikes, reveals location of Hezbollah weapons storage facility near mosque and clinics.

IDF: We targeted a Hezbollah weapons facility in Tyre, Lebanon

A peek into the Commando Brigade's activities in southern Lebanon

IDF commandos located a mobile rocket launcher, underground weapons storehouse, and more. Watch.

A peek into the Commando Brigade's activities in southern Lebanon

Fourth round of strikes

IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Dahieh

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers, weapons storage facilities, and additional terrorist infrastructure sites in four rounds of strikes on the group's Beirut stronghold.

IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Dahieh

Source:

Hezbollah to respond to ceasefire proposal 'within days'

Hezbollah received copy of US ceasefire proposal, will issue response after examining it, report says.

Hezbollah to respond to ceasefire proposal 'within days'

Trump's message to Israel: Advance a deal with Lebanon

Diplomatic source says that US President-elect Donald Trump told Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer that Israel needs to reach an agreement which will end the war in Lebanon.

Trump's message to Israel: Advance a deal with Lebanon

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IDF reveals Hezbollah sites in village touching Israeli border

The IDF published an illustration of Kfarkela, exposing terrorist infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah and its Radwan Forces in the heart of a civilian village

IDF reveals Hezbollah sites in village touching Israeli border

Southern Lebanon:

IDF commandos raid new Hezbollah targets

Commandos from the Egoz, Maglan, and Duvdevan Units have been operating in thicketed, mountainous terrain

IDF commandos raid new Hezbollah targets

Taking aim at new targets:

Southern Lebanon: Radwan Force weapons, rocket launchers exposed

Soldiers from the IDF's 188th Brigade tackle new targets in southern Lebanon, locate Radwan Force weapons storehouse.

Southern Lebanon: Radwan Force weapons, rocket launchers exposed

Hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in a week

Over 140 launches struck, 200 Hezbollah terrorists threatening Israeli home front eliminated, as IDF forces continue operations in Lebanon.

Hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in a week

'Gift' to Trump

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan

Israeli officials tell The Washington Post that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told Trump and Jared Kushner that Israel is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan

IDF strikes smuggling routes between Syria and Lebanon

The IDF struck routes used by Hezbollah and the Syrian regime to smuggle weapons to the terror organization in Lebanon.

IDF strikes smuggling routes between Syria and Lebanon

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Israeli Navy operates against Hezbollah in Lebanon

The IDF released rare footage of the Israeli Navy intercepting a Hezbollah UAV and striking the terror organization's central naval base in Beirut.

Israeli Navy operates against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Defense Minister Katz:

'We won't agree to a ceasefire that doesn't disarm Hezbollah'

Newly-appointed Defense Minister visits Northern Command, says 'We will not agree to any ceasefires, we will not take our foot off the pedal' against Hezbollah.

'We won't agree to a ceasefire that doesn't disarm Hezbollah'

Four Hezbollah commanders eliminated in Lebanon

IDF eliminates Hezbollah field commanders of Khiam, Tebnit, and Ghajar, and the anti-tank missile commander of the Hajir area.

Four Hezbollah commanders eliminated in Lebanon

IDF CoS in southern Lebanon:

'The IDF is operating very strongly'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks to reserve commanders and soldiers operating in southern Lebanon: We struck heavily against Hezbollah targets in Beirut, the Dahieh, and other locations.

'The IDF is operating very strongly'

Ziv Belfer and Shimon Najm murdered by rocket in Nahariya

Ziv Belfer and Shimon Najm, both in their fifties, residents of Nahariya, are the two men who were murdered today when a rocket fired from Lebanon landed in the northern city.

Ziv Belfer and Shimon Najm murdered by rocket in Nahariya

IDF:

Majority of Hezbollah missile sites in Dahieh destroyed

Following an extensive effort in recent months, the IDF reveals that it has destroyed most of the missile production sites and munitions warehouses that Hezbollah had established under the Dahieh neighborhood.

Majority of Hezbollah missile sites in Dahieh destroyed

ANALYSIS:

Assessing Hezbollah’s severely depleted stockpile

Israel has spent weeks intensifying its efforts to interdict Hezbollah’s weapon supplies, an effort that will likely continue indefinitely, and although it can still terrorize northern Israel, the Lebanese group's arsenal is a shadow of its former self. Analysis.

Assessing Hezbollah’s severely depleted stockpile

Massive barrage on northern Israel:

Three injured in rocket barrage near Carmiel

Woman moderately injured, two others lightly injured, after at least 50 rockets were fired towards Carmiel.

Three injured in rocket barrage near Carmiel

Russian official:

'Russia is prepared to assist in reaching a deal in Lebanon'

An official in the Kremlin has confirmed reports that Russia would be involved in talks between Israel and Lebanon.

'Russia is prepared to assist in reaching a deal in Lebanon'

Progress in ceasefire talks in the north

Officials involved in the negotiations say significant progress has been made towards an agreement in the north. Israel demanding freedom of action in the event that Hezbollah re-arms itself.

Progress in ceasefire talks in the north

Southern Lebanon

Watch: Terror tunnel found under cemetery

Within the compound, the troops located command rooms, living quarters, and weapon storage facilities filled with arms and combat equipment - ready to be used to infiltrate Israel.

Watch: Terror tunnel found under cemetery

$10 mil. bounty on his head

Senior Hezbollah figure eliminated in Syria

al-Arabiya reported that Salim Ayyash, who was sentenced to five life sentences for the murder of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, was killed in an airstrike in Syria.

Senior Hezbollah figure eliminated in Syria

3 wounded in Hebzollah rocket barrage on northern Israel

2 moderately hurt, 1 lightly hurt, after rocket strike on avocado farm in the area of Moshav Ben Ami near Nahariya.

3 wounded in Hebzollah rocket barrage on northern Israel

Southern Lebanon:

IDF strikes mobile launchpad ready to strike at Galilee

IDF locates mobile missile system containing 24 ready-to-launch rockets, located adjacent to a civilian structure on the outskirts of a southern Lebanon village.

IDF strikes mobile launchpad ready to strike at Galilee

Watch: IDF 'Mountain Unit' operates in southern Lebanon

IDF forces deepen operations in Lebanon, at the same site from which Hezbollah terrorists launched a rocket towards a children's playground and soccer field in Majdal Shams, killing 12 children.

Watch: IDF 'Mountain Unit' operates in southern Lebanon

In a civilian area

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in southern Lebanon

IAF strikes the launchers from which projectiles were fired from Lebanon toward Acre and Ahihud earlier in the day.

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in southern Lebanon

Chief of Staff to northern leaders:

In any diplomatic agreement, we'll enforce violations with fire

'Nothing symbolizes victory more than the safe return of residents, and we will make this journey together,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tells municipal leaders of northern Israel.

In any diplomatic agreement, we'll enforce violations with fire

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Cars in flames after being struck by rocket in Kiryat Yam

Hezbollah fires a heavy barrage towards the Haifa and Kiryat area. A rocket directly struck two cars that caught fire. There were no casualties.

Cars in flames after being struck by rocket in Kiryat Yam

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The battle in which 5 soldiers fell in Lebanon

IDF publishes documentation from battle at Hezbollah compound in which 5 soldiers were killed and 16 were wounded while dozens of Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated.

The battle in which 5 soldiers fell in Lebanon

'He loved to work'

Father of teen killed in rocket strike remembers son

The father of Sivan Sadeh, who was killed by a Hezbollah rocket while working in a field, eulogized his son and spoke about his will to enlist in a combat unit.

Father of teen killed in rocket strike remembers son

Operations in Beit Lahia begins

IAF strikes 110 targets in Lebanon and Gaza

IDF troops continue to operate in the area of Jabaliya and have eliminated approximately 50 terrorists over the past day. 60 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in a number of strikes in Baalbek and north of the Litani River.

IAF strikes 110 targets in Lebanon and Gaza

Light aircraft hit by interceptor shrapnel while in flight

Two crew members, who landed safely, were aboard the plane when the shrapnel hit. The plane sustained damage.

Light aircraft hit by interceptor shrapnel while in flight

In southern Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers and storage facilities

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk to civilians, including issuing advanced warnings to the population in the area.

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers and storage facilities

18-year-old Israeli killed in rocket strike in Masarik

Israeli youth Divan Sadeh killed in rocket barrage on northern Israel while working in agricultural area.

18-year-old Israeli killed in rocket strike in Masarik

Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut

The IAF struck command centers, weapons storage facilities, and terrorist infrastructure in the Dahieh area of Beirut.

Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut

Initial report:

4 wounded, some seriously, in rocket strike in Avivim in north

Barrage of 50 rockets fired at Israel. 4 people wounded in Upper Galilee Moshav,

4 wounded, some seriously, in rocket strike in Avivim in north

Northern Arrows:

IDF raids command center, eliminates Hezbollah officer

The 8th brigade is continuing the IDF's operations in southern Lebanon with raids against Hezbollah assets.

IDF raids command center, eliminates Hezbollah officer

Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander eliminated

Hussain Abd Al-Haleem Harb, Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander, directed and executed many rocket attacks against communities in the Galilee, and against the area of Metula specifically.

Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander eliminated

IAF strikes Hezbollah munitions unit in Al Qusayr area of Syria

IDF states Hezbollah's munitions unit responsible for the storage of weapons in Lebanon has recently expanded its activities into Syria in the area of Al Qusayr, near the Syria-Lebanon border.

IAF strikes Hezbollah munitions unit in Al Qusayr area of Syria

IAF strikes Hezbollah intelligence HQ targets in Damascus

Sites belonging to Hezbollah’s central intelligence body struck in Damascus, Syria as IDF continues to degrade Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters.

IAF strikes Hezbollah intelligence HQ targets in Damascus

Hezbollah underground infrastructure located in south Lebanon

The engineering forces of the 188th Brigade are uncovering, neutralizing and destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah underground infrastructure located in south Lebanon

IDF eliminates additional Radwan Force antitank commander

Hezbollah terrorist Riad Rida Ghazzawi, commander in Radwan Force's antitank missile system, eliminated in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates additional Radwan Force antitank commander