Hezbollah

'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.'

Cleared for publication:

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.

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.