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House Speaker Johnson:

'Biden and Harris are still withholding weapons to Israel'

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Biden and Harris following the announcement of the ceasefire in Lebanon: They repeatedly appeased Iran. It is President Trump’s Administration that will pave the way to lasting peace.

'Biden and Harris are still withholding weapons to Israel'

WJC on ceasefire:

'Vital step toward restoring security in the north'

Amb. Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, on ceasefire in Lebanon: Israel must also take this moment to redirect its focus to the south and the Gaza envelope.

'Vital step toward restoring security in the north'

Senator Graham:

'The ceasefire will protect Israel from another October 7th'

Senator Lindsey Graham welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: I appreciate the hard work of the Biden Administration, supported by President Trump, to make this ceasefire a reality.

'The ceasefire will protect Israel from another October 7th'

President Herzog:

'Cabinet’s decision to approve truce is correct and important'

President Isaac Herzog comments on Lebanon ceasefire, which is set to take effect at 4:00 a.m.: The fundamental test of the ceasefire agreement will be in its full implementation, ensuring the security of all residents of the north of Israel.

'Cabinet’s decision to approve truce is correct and important'

Biden on ceasefire:

'What's left of Hezbollah won't be allowed to threaten Israel'

US President delivers remarks on the expected ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, announces 'good news from the Middle East.'

'What's left of Hezbollah won't be allowed to threaten Israel'

Full agreement between Israel and Lebanon

Israel will withdraw its forces gradually south of the Blue Line over a period of up to 60 days. US will simultaneously promote indirect negotiations to reach a recognized land border.

Full agreement between Israel and Lebanon

PM on Lebanon ceasefire

'If Hezbollah doesn't keep the agreement, we'll attack'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, vows Israel will strike Hezbollah for any violation of the agreement.

'If Hezbollah doesn't keep the agreement, we'll attack'

Commando Brigade eliminates Hezbollah regional commander

Over the past week, the Commando Brigade identified and eliminated an armed terrorist cell, including Hezbollah's regional commander in the area. The regional commander was responsible for conducting terror operations and rocket attacks on northern Israeli communities, including Metula.

Commando Brigade eliminates Hezbollah regional commander

With looming ceasefire:

IAF strikes 20 Hezbollah sites in Beirut in 2 minutes

IAF strikes 20 terror targets in the area of Beirut, including an aerial defense unit center, an intelligence center, command centers, weapons storage facilities, an operations room, an artillery storage facility, and terrorist infrastructure sites.

IAF strikes 20 Hezbollah sites in Beirut in 2 minutes

Im Tirtzu head to PM:

'Don't act like Lapid, allow Knesset to approve ceasefire'

Matan Jerafi, CEO of the Im Tirtzu Movement who served 300 days in the reserves, writes to Netanyahu warning that not bringing ceasefire to the Knesset for approval would repeat the Lapid government made with its gas agreement with Lebanon.

'Don't act like Lapid, allow Knesset to approve ceasefire'

IDF confirms:

Ahmad Sabhi, Hezbollah operations commander, eliminated in strike

Ahmad Sabhi Hazima, commander of Hezbollah's operations unit in the coastal sector, eliminated near Tyre in Lebanon; IAF strikes 'Nasser Unit' targets near Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon.

Ahmad Sabhi, Hezbollah operations commander, eliminated in strike

In first since 2000:

IDF ground forces operating near Litani River

Forces from IDF Division 91 operating in the Saluki area and near the Litani River: Dozens of weapons and enemy infrastructure found, destroyed, in Lebanon's mountainous and forested territory.

IDF ground forces operating near Litani River

Lebanon ceasefire?

Cabinet, not government, to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call Diplomatic-Security Council for a vote on the proposed agreement with Lebanon, bypassing the government.

Cabinet, not government, to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal

State Department:

'We've made progress on ceasefire, but we're not there yet'

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is close but not yet finalized: Nothing is final until everything is final. We continue to work to try and get an agreement over the line.

'We've made progress on ceasefire, but we're not there yet'

IDF strikes more Hezbollah Executive Council control centers

Following the strikes on the terrorist command centers and the Hezbollah Executive Council control centers earlier today, the IDF conducted intelligence-based strikes on two of the council’s command centers and several other command centers.

IDF strikes more Hezbollah Executive Council control centers

Israeli official to Arutz Sheva:

'War is not over, ceasefire will be tested on the ground'

Political source tells Arutz Sheva the ceasefire agreement expected to be reached with Lebanon this week will further isolate Hamas and contains significant enforcement mechanisms against Hezbollah.

'War is not over, ceasefire will be tested on the ground'

Various weapon systems in Hezbollah use seen in the past few days

IDF forces in southern Lebanon have found various weapon systems originating from Iran, Russia, Syria, and China, as well as the first known instance of a weapon with North Korean origins. Report.

Various weapon systems in Hezbollah use seen in the past few days

Hezbollah launcher used to fire 20 rockets at Nahariya struck

The IAF conducted intelligence-based strikes on command centers of Hezbollah's coast-to-sea missiles unit, communication units, and two additional Hezbollah military command centers in the Dahieh area.

Hezbollah launcher used to fire 20 rockets at Nahariya struck

Israeli officials:

Final text of Lebanon ceasefire reached

The political-security cabinet is expected to convene tomorrow to discuss the approval of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.

Final text of Lebanon ceasefire reached

IDF strikes 25 Hezbollah Executive Council targets

Administrative and supreme body of Hezbollah targeted in airstrikes in Nabatieh, Baalbek, Beqaa Valley, Dahieh, and the outskirts of Beirut.

IDF strikes 25 Hezbollah Executive Council targets

Ringolevio and Exploding Pagers

Hezbollah acts as if it is playing a game of Ringolevio, but recent events may have convinced Hezbollah that they are not playing a game.

Ringolevio and Exploding Pagers

Nonstop rocket attacks:

Woman wounded in rocket strike in Galilee

Woman in her 50s lightly wounded by shrapnel in barrage of 30 rockets. Hezbollah continues rocket and UAV launches throughout the morning.

Woman wounded in rocket strike in Galilee

Hezbollah weapons smuggling site on Lebanon-Syria border struck

Site near Jousieh Crossing used to transfer weapons from Syria to Hezbollah through the terrorist group's 4400 Unit struck by IAF.

Hezbollah weapons smuggling site on Lebanon-Syria border struck

Sirens in central Israel as 6 rockets fired from Lebanon

5 rockets intercepted after Red Alert alarms set off in northern and central Israel.

Sirens in central Israel as 6 rockets fired from Lebanon

IDF completes third round of strikes in Dahieh

Targets of IDF strike in Beirut include several Hezbollah command centers, additional terrorist infrastructure, intentionally embedded in civilian areas.

IDF completes third round of strikes in Dahieh

Target of the Beirut strike: Hezbollah's acting Chief of Staff

Mohammad Haidar, also known as Abu Ali Haidar, was considered a close associate of Hezbollah's late leader, Hassan Nasrallah. In the past, he served as a Lebanese MP from the Hezbollah political party.

Target of the Beirut strike: Hezbollah's acting Chief of Staff

IDF forces discover Iranian-made cannon on Mount Dov

IDF troops locate, dismantle, Iranian-made weapons aimed towards the State of Israel.

IDF forces discover Iranian-made cannon on Mount Dov

Four UNIFIL peacekeepers injured from Hezbollah rockets

UN peacekeeping force operating in Lebanon says four of its peacekeepers were injured by rockets, which it acknowledges were “likely” fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Four UNIFIL peacekeepers injured from Hezbollah rockets

Report:

Terms of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire taking shape

While critical details about implementation and enforcement remain unresolved, officials quoted in The New York Times express cautious optimism that an agreement on a ceasefire could be reached.

Terms of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire taking shape

In southern Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah Aziz unit in the area of Tyre

IAF strikes command centers, intelligence infrastructure, weapons storage facilities, an observation post, and additional terrorist infrastructure, many of which belonged to "Aziz" unit, which is responsible for launching projectiles into Israel and for additional terrorist activity.

IAF strikes Hezbollah Aziz unit in the area of Tyre

Jonathan Pollard’s bold call:

‘Destroy Hezbollah or retire’

In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, Jonathan Pollard delivers a sharp critique of a ceasefire with Hezbollah, demands a decisive victory.

‘Destroy Hezbollah or retire’

Braen Direktor, 27, killed in rocket strike on Nahariya park

Braen Direktor, age 27 from Maalot-Tarshiha, named as man killed in Thursday morning rocket strike on Nahariya park. Ten rockets were fired in the barrage.

Braen Direktor, 27, killed in rocket strike on Nahariya park

Military analyst:

Agreement between Israel and Lebanon is filled with holes

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua warns against proposed agreement with Lebanon, says he wishes Israel had a 'normal opposition.'

Agreement between Israel and Lebanon is filled with holes

Israel tightening the economic pressure on Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz imposes sanctions on dozens of Hezbollah-linked entities: We will reach anyone who supports terror - on every front and in every way.

Israel tightening the economic pressure on Hezbollah

Ehud Barak does not regret withdrawal from Lebanon

Former Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of strengthening Hezbollah and claims that there is no connection between the withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000 and the strengthening of the terrorist organization.

Ehud Barak does not regret withdrawal from Lebanon

Hezbollah leader:

'Israel can not operate in Lebanon whenever it wants'

Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem says his organization demands a total ceasefire and the assurance of Lebanese sovereignty.

'Israel can not operate in Lebanon whenever it wants'

New Zealand designates Houthis, entire Hezbollah as terror org's

The government of New Zealand designated Hezbollah's political wing, in addition to its military one, as well as the Houthis in Yemen, as terror organizations.

New Zealand designates Houthis, entire Hezbollah as terror org's

IDF announces:

Two Hezbollah commanders responsible for strikes eliminated

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operations commander, antitank commander, responsible for missile attacks on northern Israel.

Two Hezbollah commanders responsible for strikes eliminated

Northern Command chief:

Hezbollah's firing abilities dramatically reduced

'Northern Command's objective is to protect the residents, we're in the midst of an offensive with very good achievements so far,' Northern Command chief Major General Ori Gordin tells commanders,

Hezbollah's firing abilities dramatically reduced

After a 30-minute chase:

Three UAVs land in Galilee and near Akko

IAF pursues three Hezbollah UAVs for half an hour, attempting unsuccessfully to intercept them.

Three UAVs land in Galilee and near Akko

2nd UNIFIL post struck by Hezbollah rockets in 1 day

After multiple injuries were caused by a Hezbollah rocket that struck a UNIFIL post in the Ramyeh area, more Hezbollah rockets also struck a UNIFIL post in Chamaa

2nd UNIFIL post struck by Hezbollah rockets in 1 day

IDF:

UNIFIL post in Lebanon struck by Hezbollah rocket

IDF investigation finds that the injuries and damage caused to a UNIFIL post in Ramyeh was caused by a Hezbollah-fired rocket.

UNIFIL post in Lebanon struck by Hezbollah rocket

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