Hezbollah

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.

Ahead of escalation?

IDF tightens restrictions in communities in northern Israel

Home Front Command tightens defense guidelines along the northern border, reducing permissible gathering sizes starting Tuesday.

Disturbing footage:

Hezbollah begins using FPV drones at night

New footage published by the terrorist organization apparently indicates that its explosive FPV drones are now equipped with thermal cameras, enabling their use in the dark.

Netanyahu: We'll strike Hezbollah even harder

Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the threat of explosive drones and the campaign against Hezbollah: "We need to increase our blows and our strength."

Northern Command Chief's warning to Hezbollah

Major General Rafi Milo makes it clear that Hezbollah has crossed a red line from the army's perspective. "We will not tolerate firing on the home front."

'No one will forget you'

Sergeant Nehoray Leizer laid to rest

19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer was laid to rest in his hometown of Eilat after he was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon.

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Call Trump, bang on his desk'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to intensify the war in Lebanon and create a new security perimeter.

IDF warns of operation near Tyre

IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee warns residents of Tyre and its environs to evacuate ahead of impending IDF strike. 'Anyone present near Hezbollah elements or facilities, infrastructure, or combat means exposes their life to danger.'

Hezbollah drone hits home in Metula

In first since war began, Hezbollah drone hits residence in northern Israel.

Explosive drones:

Smotrich demands deterrence, Netanyahu rebuffs him

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, warn only solution to Hezbollah's drone threat is 'disproportionate, deterrent response.'

Hezbollah leader calls to topple Lebanese government

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem hopes Iran ceasefire will apply to Lebanon as well, calls to overthrow Lebanese government.

Gaza, Lebanon and the Trump deal:

"Quiet for quiet" again?

Someone should tell Donald Trump that the saying that "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results" is a truism. Opinion.

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Nehoray Leizer killed by explosive drone in Lebanon

Sergeant Nehoray Leizer, aged 19, from Eilat, killed by explosive drone fired by Hezbollah. An additional IDF soldier was severely injured.

Rubio slams Hezbollah

'Plotting to drag Lebanon into chaos and destruction'

US Secretary of State condemns Hezbollah's attempts to overthrow the Lebanese government.

IDF Chief in the north:

IDF prepared to resume combat against Iran immediately

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approves continued combat plans in the north, vows intensified strikes on Hezbollah amid ongoing operations

Missile-cam footage:

Terrorist attempts to flee on motorcycle and is eliminated

IDF publishes footage showing the elimination of terrorists operating in southern Lebanon.

MK Amit Halevy:

'We must move from defense to decisive action'

MK Amit Halevi says Israel must “move toward decisive, not defensive, action, take control of territory up to the Litani River, and destroy Hezbollah’s centers of control,' warning of the outcome of a possible agreement between the US and Iran.

4 rooms, 100 meters:

Footage from the tunnel destroyed in Har Dov

Combat soldiers from the Mountain Brigade and the Yahalom unit located and destroyed a terror tunnel containing four living quarters used by Hezbollah terrorists in the region.

Hezbollah to be included in US-Iran deal?

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi promises to include Hezbollah terror group in any ceasefire agreement, despite terror group's repeated violations.

Dramatic footage:

IDF soldier identifies drone, is injured and evacuated

Female combat photographer Staff Sgt. S., injured in southern Lebanon, captured the moment of the hit and her evacuation with her helmet cam.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in Tyre

IDF strikes Hezbollah underground compound used to manufacture weapons in Lebanon’s Beqaa region, terror infrastructure in Tyre.

Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger killed by Hezbollah drone

Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger fell in northern Israel, two other soldiers injured.

US sanctions nine Lebanese officials for aiding terror

The US Treasury sanctions nine Lebanese and Iranian officials for sabotaging Hezbollah's disarmament.

Condition of soldiers injured by explosive drones improves

Col. Meir Biderman and Staff Sgt. S., injured during combat in Lebanon, regain consciousness and are out of danger, hospital says.

Female soldier seriously wounded by explosive drone in Lebanon

Seven soldiers were wounded, including one seriously and three moderately, after an explosive drone struck in southern Lebanon. Earlier in the day, the commander of the 401st Brigade was also seriously wounded in a similar incident.

IDF reveals: Here's how Hezbollah monitors IDF soldiers

Hezbollah using Lebanese civilians to advance terror attacks against IDF soldiers, statement warns.

Kiryat Shmona:

Children panic as siren sounds ahead of festive ceremony

Shocking footage: Children at 'Hamaginim' school in Kiryat Shmona panic, rush for shelter, as siren sounds ahead of festive ceremony.

Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi:

'If we dismantle Hezbollah, there won’t be explosive drones'

The threat posed by fiber-optic guided explosive drones continues to exact a heavy toll and deeply trouble Israel’s defense establishment. Is a solution on the horizon - and what will happen if the threat reaches Judea and Samaria?

Two lightly wounded

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel

Hezbollah explosive drone detonates on vehicle near Misgav Am. Two lightly wounded.

Min. Cohen to Arutz Sheva:

'If Iran rejects US dictates, a strike will happen'

Cabinet member Minister Eli Cohen speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the campaign against Iran and Hezbollah, as well as sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

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Interviewer attacks Israel, Lebanese MP pushes back

Lebanese MP Fouad Makhzoumi pushed back against claims Israel seeks civil war, blaming Hezbollah for Lebanon’s deepening crisis.

Explosive attack in Lebanon

Four soldiers wounded, one severely

Four soldiers were wounded, one severely, one moderately, and two lightly, as a result of an explosive device detonation in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes 100 Hezbollah targets after attacks on troops

IDF retaliates following Hezbollah attacks on Israeli troops in Lebanon, striking the terror group's military and terror infrastructure.

Watch: IDF takes out terrorists in aftermath of rocket fire

IDF soldiers from Division 91 eliminate terrorists operating in area from which Hezbollah launched missiles towards Israeli forces.

US announces 45-day extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

State Department announces a 45-day extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to allow for further talks. Hezbollah continues to violate the ceasefire by firing on northern Israel.

IDF destroys Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Troops operating under the 146th Division struck over 100 Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites, eliminate 60 terrorists, in southern Lebanon.

IDF striking near Tyre after repeated launches towards Israel

Hezbollah explosive drones fall near the Israel-Lebanon border, forcing students in northern Israel to remain in school after final bell rings.

IDF destroys Hezbollah launcher used to fire at Kiryat Shmona

IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launcher in southern Lebanon following rocket fire towards Kiryat Shmona.

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan, 20, a combat soldier in the Golani Brigade, killed by anti-tank missile fired by Hezbollah terrorists.

How the IDF is preparing against explosive drones

As part of expanding its response to the drone threat, the Israel Defense Forces has begun supplying forces operating in Lebanon with wire-mesh nets designed to protect against explosive drones.

Three injured by Hezbollah explosive drone

Three people injured, including one critically, by explosive drone launched by Hezbollah towards Rosh Hanikra.

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Identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists

IDF publishes footage of the identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.

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IDF strikes loaded and ready-to-fire Hezbollah missile launcher

IDF targeted a number of rocket launchers directed toward areas in which IDF soldiers are operating and toward Israeli territory.

IDF warns: Evacuate villages in southern Lebanon

IDF warns residents of multiple Lebanese villages to evacuate; Lebanese media reports eight dead in vehicle strike south of Beirut.

Hezbollah's largest drone attack yet

Hezbollah launched two waves of drone swarms toward the north. For the first time, the IDF identified a timed, large-scale attack on a single target inside Israel.

Footage from the tank:

Hezbollah terrorist eliminated with precise fire

Hezbollah terrorist using surveillance equipment against IDF troops is struck and eliminated, IDF footage reveals.

Dominican Republic designates IRGC and Hezbollah as terrorists

The Dominican Republic designates Hezbollah and the IRGC as terrorists, a move welcomed by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.

On northern border

Non-commissioned officer & soldier wounded by explosive drone

An IDF soldier was moderately injured and a reservist was slightly injured as a result of an explosive drone launched from Lebanon. IDF: "This is a violation of the ceasefire agreements."

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Terrorist emerges from tunnel with weapon - and is eliminated

Soldiers operated 10 kilometers from the border to destroy launch sites. In the new footage, an armed terrorist is seen emerging from the ground and is immediately eliminated.

Hezbollah attempts to fire missiles at Israeli aircraft

A short while ago, an unsuccessful attempt to launch a surface-to-air missile toward an Israeli Air Force aircraft was identified. No damage was caused, and no IDF soldiers were injured.

Qassem warns Israel: We will turn the battlefield into hell

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed continued attacks on Israel, rejected surrender, and called for indirect negotiations through Lebanon.

IDF reveals footage from covert mission north of the Litani

The IDF released footage from a rare operation deep in Lebanese territory in which commandos crossed the Litani River and struck Hezbollah targets.

Daring covert mission north of the Litani revealed

IDF commandos crossed the Litani River in a rare deep operation against Hezbollah, engaging terrorists in close-range clashes.

Southern Lebanon:

Over 350 terrorists eliminated since ceasefire began

IDF struck 1,100 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including weapons storage facilities and loaded launchers ready to fire.

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IDF strikes terrorists attempting to transport launcher

IDF eliminates a terrorist launch cell that attempted to transfer a rocket launcher on a truck after firing rockets toward IDF soldiers.

No injuries:

Hezbollah drones strike unmanned engineering vehicles

Hezbollah launched several rockets and explosive drones toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. Two drones struck unmanned engineering vehicles, damaging them

Near Miss:

Woman leaves kitchen moments before debris strike

Ariela Eliyahu had finished preparing breakfast for her children and left the kitchen moments before interceptor fragments struck her home in Kiryat Shmona.

100 operators, fewer than 10 killed:

How Hezbollah's explosive drone network operates

The IDF assesses that Hezbollah currently has about 100 explosive-drone operators, most of whom were trained during the last ceasefire in Lebanon.