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'Eternal Darkness'

IDF reveals success of massive airstrikes on Hezbollah

The IDF says over 250 Hezbollah terrorists, including senior commanders, were eliminated in major airstrikes across Lebanon during largest attack on Hezbollah since operation began.

IDF reveals success of massive airstrikes on Hezbollah

IDF strikes Hezbollah-linked gas stations in Beirut

Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF has struck more than 15 gas stations of the “Al-Amana" company, which is controlled by Hezbollah

IDF strikes Hezbollah-linked gas stations in Beirut

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Terror tower struck and collapses in Beirut area

The IDF has revealed the scope of its strikes against Hezbollah assets in Beirut: more than 100 high-rise towers used for command and control have been destroyed from the air.

Terror tower struck and collapses in Beirut area

Dramatic footage:

IDF topples high-rise buildings in Beirut

IDF publishes footage of strikes on high-rise buildings in the Lebanese capital used as operational command centers by Hezbollah.

IDF topples high-rise buildings in Beirut

Iranian missile lands near Beirut

A missile launched from Iran fell in the Beirut area. In Lebanon, it is believed the target was the U.S. Embassy, while a U.S. official claims the missile was aimed at Cyprus.

Iranian missile lands near Beirut

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IDF strikes Hezbollah headquarters hidden in broadcasting station

Israel Air Force struck a Hezbollah headquarters hidden inside the 'Noor' radio station complex.

IDF strikes Hezbollah headquarters hidden in broadcasting station

Building collapses in Beirut attack

Lebanese Health Ministry reports injured and killed in strikes on Beirut, Baalbek, and southern Lebanon; building in Beirut collapses. Watch.

Building collapses in Beirut attack

Amid Iranian launches

IDF strikes in Tehran and Beirut

The IDF targets infrastructure in Tehran and Beirut. Sirens sound in central and northern Israel after launches from Iran that were intercepted without casualties.

IDF strikes in Tehran and Beirut

In strike in Beirut

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Murtada Hussein Srour

The Israeli Air Force eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Murtada Hussein Srour, a weapons expert and university lecturer who played a key role in the terrorist organization’s operations.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Murtada Hussein Srour

Israel Air Force drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut

Lebanese army claims that an Israeli aircraft dropped leaflets over Beirut containing QR codes for WhatsApp and Facebook, which allegedly lead to an Israeli intelligence unit responsible for recruiting agents.

Israel Air Force drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut

Chemistry lecturer by day, Hezbollah terrorist by night

Israel Air Force killed Murtadha Hussein Srour, a Hezbollah aerial-unit terrorist and weapons expert, who also worked as a chemistry lecturer at the Lebanese University.

Chemistry lecturer by day, Hezbollah terrorist by night

IDF strikes in Lebanon

Additional barrages from Iran and Lebanon

Sirens sound from northern Israel to Eilat following launches from Iran and Lebanon. No injuries reported. The IDF strikes dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

Additional barrages from Iran and Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Beirut, Tyre

IDF carries out a new wave of airstrikes in Beirut’s Dahieh district targeting Hezbollah command centers and weapons facilities, a day after striking another Hezbollah command site in the Tyre area.

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Beirut, Tyre

Report:

IAF strikes residential apartment in Beirut

Arab media report a targeted strike on an apartment in Aisha Bekkar area of Beirut. At least four dead.

IAF strikes residential apartment in Beirut

Strike in Dahieh: Camera catches building's collapse

Footage from Lebanon show 'Hezbollah's bank' collapsing as onlookers watch.

Strike in Dahieh: Camera catches building's collapse

Beirut:

Five senior Quds Force commanders eliminated in Israeli strike

Overnight, the Israeli Navy, directed by precise IDF intelligence, conducted a precise strike in Beirut, Lebanon, targeting five commanders from the IRGC’s Lebanon Corps and Palestine Corps while they were meeting at a hotel in Beirut.

Five senior Quds Force commanders eliminated in Israeli strike

Precise strike in Beirut

IDF hits key commanders in the Quds Force's Lebanon Corps

IDF strikes a Beirut hotel, targeting IRGC Quds Force commanders linked to Hezbollah and Iran. Lebanese reports say four killed and ten wounded in the precise strike.

IDF hits key commanders in the Quds Force's Lebanon Corps

In Beirut strikes

IDF hits Hezbollah and IRGC command centers

Israeli Air Force strikes multiple Hezbollah command centers in Beirut’s Dahieh suburb, including facilities tied to the IRGC and Hezbollah’s naval and financial units.

IDF hits Hezbollah and IRGC command centers

IDF conducts 26 strike waves in Beirut’s Dahieh

Israeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah command centers, UAV storage sites in Beirut, part of 26 strike waves targeting terror infrastructure in the Dahieh area.

IDF conducts 26 strike waves in Beirut’s Dahieh

Dramatic evacuation order

IDF evacuates Beirut's Dahieh suburb

IDF calls on residents of four neighborhoods in Beirut's Daheih suburb to leave ahead of strikes on Hezbollah targets.

IDF evacuates Beirut's Dahieh suburb

IDF eliminates senior Quds Force official in Beirut

IDF eliminates head of Hezbollah's weapons buildup operations on behalf of ‘Quds Force.’

IDF eliminates senior Quds Force official in Beirut

In Beirut

IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad’s Lebanon sector

The IDF says it eliminated Abu Hamza Rami, a key commander of the Islamic Jihad in Lebanon, in overnight airstrikes.

IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad’s Lebanon sector

Targeted elimination in Dahieh

IDF conducts targeted strike against senior Hezbollah official in Beirut, IDF spokesperson says.

Targeted elimination in Dahieh

Report: Iranian diplomats smuggled cash to Hezbollah

Senior Iranian diplomats reportedly transported large sums of cash to Hezbollah in recent months, using diplomatic passports to evade inspections, Iran International report says.

Report: Iranian diplomats smuggled cash to Hezbollah

US pressures Lebanon: Return unexploded Israeli bomb

The US administration has formally requested the Lebanese government to return an advanced GBU-39B bomb that remained intact after an Israeli attack on Beirut. The main concern: advanced American technology leaking to Hezbollah or hostile countries.

US pressures Lebanon: Return unexploded Israeli bomb

Operation Black Friday

IDF Confirms: Hezbollah military chief eliminated in Beirut

IDF confirms that Hezbollah's Chief of Staff Haytham Ali Tabataba'i was eliminated in a Sunday afternoon airstrike on Beirut's Dahieh suburb.

IDF Confirms: Hezbollah military chief eliminated in Beirut

Lebanon:

Political backlash to Nasrallah tribute on Beirut’s Raouche Rock

Hezbollah marked the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah’s elimination by illuminating Beirut’s Raouche Rock, sparking political backlash over the landmark’s national symbolism.

Political backlash to Nasrallah tribute on Beirut’s Raouche Rock

Mossad agents infiltrated Nasrallah’s bunker, planted devices

In September 2023, Mossad agents infiltrated a secret bunker in Dahieh, Beirut, and installed advanced equipment designed for a precise deep strike. “The chance of returning alive was fifty-fifty,” said those involved. The covert operation led to the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah.

Mossad agents infiltrated Nasrallah’s bunker, planted devices

Defense Minister:

'There will be no quiet in Beirut without security for Israel'

Minister Israel Katz responds to the Lebanese President's condemnation of the IDF strikes on Hezbollah targets in the Dahiya area of Beirut.

'There will be no quiet in Beirut without security for Israel'

Watch: IDF reveals footage from Beirut strike

IDF releases new footage from strike on Hezbollah precision missile storage facility in Beirut.

Watch: IDF reveals footage from Beirut strike

IDF reveals serious violation of Lebanon ceasefire by Hezbollah

The IDF's Arabic-language spokesman revealed that Hezbollah has been attempting to rebuild an underground weapons production facility in Beirut in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

IDF reveals serious violation of Lebanon ceasefire by Hezbollah

'Posed an immediate threat'

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist who had recently directed Hamas operatives and assisted them in planning a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians.

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut

After missile attack

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut stronghold

The IDF confirmed that it struck infrastructure for storing UAVs used by Hezbollah's aerial unit in the Dahieh suburb.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut stronghold

With IAF jets overhead

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's funeral held in Beirut

Tens of thousands of people gathered for the funerals of Hezbollah's longtime secretary general and his successor Hashem Safieddine in Beirut.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's funeral held in Beirut

Defense Minister Katz:

'Hezbollah specializes in funerals, we in victories'

Israeli Defense Minister says the IDF aircraft that flew over Beirut during the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah send a clear message to the terrorist organization.

'Hezbollah specializes in funerals, we in victories'

Lebanon detains more than 25 after UN convoy attack

Lebanese authorities say over 25 individuals have been arrested following an attack on a United Nations convoy, which left two peacekeepers injured.

Lebanon detains more than 25 after UN convoy attack

Over blocked flight

Hezbollah supporters target UN convoy

Deputy UNIFIL Force Commander injured after Hezbollah supporters attack convoy of UNIFIL vehicles, in protest against Lebanon's refusal to allow a flight from Iran to land in Beirut.

Hezbollah supporters target UN convoy

Arab Reports:

Lebanon blocking flight from Tehran due to cash for Hezbollah

The Lebanese government is blocking an Iranian civilian airplane from landing in Tehran reportedly to meet an Israeli demand to prevent Iran from using flights to fund Hezbollah.

Lebanon blocking flight from Tehran due to cash for Hezbollah

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

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

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

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Israeli missile brings down an 8-story building

A camera captured the moment the IDF bombed a large building in Beirut.

Israeli missile brings down an 8-story building

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

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

Hezbollah confirms:

Nasrallah's successor was eliminated by Israel

Hezbollah issues statement confirming that Hashem Safieddine was eliminated in a recent Israeli strike in Beirut.

Nasrallah's successor was eliminated by Israel

IDF confirms:

Body of Nasrallah's successor found in Beirut

Hezbollah leader's successor, Hashem Safieddine, was eliminated in a strike in the Dahieh suburb of Beirut about three weeks ago, along with the intelligence chief of Hezbollah.

Body of Nasrallah's successor found in Beirut

In Beirut:

IDF strikes central Hezbollah naval base

The base was used by Hezbollah to store military speed boats, and held a training center and an area to conduct experiments.

IDF strikes central Hezbollah naval base

IDF reveals:

Nasrallah's money bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital

The IDF published documentation showing former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had a 'money bunker' used to finance the terrorist organization underneath a Beirut hospital.

Nasrallah's money bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital

IDF confirms: We targeted Hezbollah banks in Dahieh

IDF strikes command centers, sites where Hezbollah's military arm stored its money for use in funding terror activities.

IDF confirms: We targeted Hezbollah banks in Dahieh

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IDF strikes Hezbollah intelligence command center in Beirut

IAF conducted an intelligence-based strike on a command center of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut.

IDF strikes Hezbollah intelligence command center in Beirut

After six day pause

IDF again strikes Beirut's southern suburb

IDF soldiers continue to operate in Gaza and Lebanon. In Lebanon, ground troops eliminated dozens of terrorists and located numerous weapons. In Gaza, a senior Hamas terrorist was eliminated.

IDF again strikes  Beirut's southern suburb

Senior official: Israel is helping Hezbollah recuperate

Senior source says IAF not striking in Beirut for five days is equivalent to Israel helping Hezbollah recover its strength.

Senior official: Israel is helping Hezbollah recuperate

US urging American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

US Embassy in Beirut calls on American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately: US citizens who choose not to depart at this time should prepare contingency plans should the situation deteriorate further.

US urging American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

The halt in strikes in Beirut

Ministers livid: We will demand answers from Netanyahu

The directive from the political level regarding the strikes in Beirut was sent in writing to the IDF on Friday morning, after Thursday's strikes in Beirut.

Ministers livid: We will demand answers from Netanyahu

Political echelon directive:

IDF has not struck Beirut for three days

The last strike on the capital city was conducted on Thursday against senior Hezbollah official Wafiq Safa.

IDF has not struck Beirut for three days

Top Hezbollah military official targeted in airstrike

In the first airstrike on western Beirut, the IAF targeted Hassan Nasrallah's brother-in-law Wafiq Safa, considered one of Hezbollah's top leaders.

Top Hezbollah military official targeted in airstrike

Ex-haredi man arrested by Hezbollah

Yehoshua Tartakovsky was arrested by Lebanese authorities, and during his investigation, an Israeli passport was found in his possession.

Ex-haredi man arrested by Hezbollah

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Israeli citizen arrested in Beirut

Lebanese security forces arrested an Israeli citizen in Beirut after an Israeli passport was found in his belongings. He allegedly entered the country as a journalist with a British passport.

Israeli citizen arrested in Beirut

IDF spokesman:

Dahieh is where Hezbollah decisions are made

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari on why IDF is operating in Dahieh: 'Dahieh is not like the rest of Beirut, it's Hezbollah's stronghold. When we say our war is not against the citizens of Lebanon, we mean it: We are sacrificing the element of surprise to warn civilians.'

Dahieh is where Hezbollah decisions are made