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Rubio to Lebanon's President:

'Confiscated explosives must not be returned to Hezbollah'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges Lebanon to hold those behind a Hezbollah explosives shipment accountable and warns against returning the seized weapons to the group.

'Confiscated explosives must not be returned to Hezbollah'

Bound for Attacks on IDF

Hezbollah admits ownership of Lebanese-seized explosives

Hezbollah admits explosives seized in Lebanon belonged to the group, claiming they were intended for attacks on Israeli forces and demanding their return.

Hezbollah admits ownership of Lebanese-seized explosives

IDF fails to intercept Hezbollah drones over Lebanon

Hezbollah launched three reconnaissance drones into southern Lebanon's security zone over the past two weeks, IAF failed to intercept two of them but withheld details from the public, Galei Zahal report says.

IDF fails to intercept Hezbollah drones over Lebanon

Katz threatens Hezbollah:

Join Iran's attack, lose more of Lebanon

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hezbollah against joining Iranian attack on Israel, saying IDF will seize additional territory in southern Lebanon, strike Beirut's Dahieh district.

Join Iran's attack, lose more of Lebanon

Miracle:

IDF discovers Hezbollah bomb ready to explode in southern Lebanon

IDF's 810th Brigade discovers ready-to-detonate explosive device, Hezbollah position, during operation near Kfar Shouba in southern Lebanon.

IDF discovers Hezbollah bomb ready to explode in southern Lebanon

Northern Israel UFO panic

IDF reaches conclusion on mystery object

The IDF says the unidentified object that entered Israeli airspace was likely a balloon or hot-air device, not a drone, and probably posed no threat.

IDF reaches conclusion on mystery object

Guy Hochman to honor fallen IDF officer

Captain Eliav Haim Tzapalamus surprised his girlfriend with tickets to a Guy Hochman show, but fell in Lebanon. Hochman will leave his seat empty in his memory.

Guy Hochman to honor fallen IDF officer

Hundreds of meters long

Watch: Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in southern Lebanon

Inside the tunnels, the troops found hideouts and weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, a machine gun, and anti-tank missiles.

Watch: Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in southern Lebanon

Mystery on the Lebanese border

IDF radar systems detected an unidentified object in the skies near the Israel-Lebanon border last night. IDF forces are conducting ground and aerial searches in an attempt to determine what it was.

Mystery on the Lebanese border

Transported explosives

Lebanon arrests two suspected Hezbollah members

Lebanese security forces reportedly arrest two suspected Hezbollah members carrying 500 kilograms of explosives, including TNT and C4, in a car bound for Beirut.

Lebanon arrests two suspected Hezbollah members

IDF concerns:

Two IDF soldiers wounded after playing with live ammunition

An investigation into an incident initially classified as an 'operational accident,' later found that the two injured soldiers had been removing gunpowder from ammunition as part of a game.

Two IDF soldiers wounded after playing with live ammunition

'Shrapnel all over my body'

Soldier critically wounded by Hezbollah drone is back on his feet

Critically wounded when a Hezbollah explosive drone struck his tank in southern Lebanon, H. was rescued under fire by Egoz fighters. Just three months later, he is back on his feet, defying his doctors’ predictions.

Soldier critically wounded by Hezbollah drone is back on his feet

Cpt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus was killed during operational activity

Capt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, 21, from Haifa, was killed during operational activity in southern Lebanon when the Humvee he was traveling in overturned. Three soldiers were lightly wounded.

Cpt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus was killed during operational activity

Hezbollah returns to areas from which IDF is expected to wthdraw

Hezbollah activity has been identified in three areas of southern Lebanon from which the IDF is expected to withdraw under the agreements with Lebanon.

Hezbollah returns to areas from which IDF is expected to wthdraw

Despite US pressure

Iran sent Hezbollah $200 million

Reuters reports Iran sent Hezbollah $200 million for displaced Lebanese families, despite tighter US pressure and growing obstacles to moving funds.

Iran sent Hezbollah $200 million

Magnitude of the failure:

1,200 crew members from banned countries entered Israel

Since the beginning of the year, more than 1,200 foreign airline crew members from countries without diplomatic ties with Israel, including Syria, Lebanon, and Oman, have entered the country.

1,200 crew members from banned countries entered Israel

Southern Lebanon

2 soldiers seriously, moderately wounded in operational accident

An initial investigation found that the soldier and officer who were seriously and moderately wounded were struck by shrapnel from a grenade that exploded during operational activity.

2 soldiers seriously, moderately wounded in operational accident

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Golani soldiers engage Hezbollah near Litani River

The Israel Defense Forces (Wednesday) published this morning footage from body cameras of Golani Brigade soldiers, as they complete seven months of operations in southern Lebanon.

Golani soldiers engage Hezbollah near Litani River

Lebanese PM meets Rubio, urges implementation of Israel deal

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam urges implementation of the Israel framework, including an Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament, during talks with Rubio.

Lebanese PM meets Rubio, urges implementation of Israel deal

Terror tunnel found under home:

More than 600 terror tunnels destroyed in Al-Mansouri

Operation completed in the area of Al-Mansouri in the security zone: Troops from the 55th Brigade completed their mission in southern Lebanon.

More than 600 terror tunnels destroyed in Al-Mansouri

IDF strikes Hezbollah after explosive drone attack on troops

IDF targets Hezbollah drone launch sites, anti-tank missile positions and other infrastructure in southern Lebanon after explosive drone launched toward Israeli soldiers.

IDF strikes Hezbollah after explosive drone attack on troops

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons depot

IDF targets Hezbollah weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon after identifying arms used to threaten Israeli soldiers operating in the Security Zone.

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons depot

Lebanese PM demands Israel withdraw from all Lebanese territory

Speaking before the UN General Assembly, Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam demands an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, citing the 1949 borders.

Lebanese PM demands Israel withdraw from all Lebanese territory

Two IDF soldiers injured in southern Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers lightly wounded after Hezbollah explosive device hits engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon; IDF retaliates.

Two IDF soldiers injured in southern Lebanon

Israeli arrested over suspected contact with Lebanese agent

Majd al-Krum resident knowingly maintained contact with foreign agent from Lebanon, was asked to carry out security-related missions, investigation reveals.

Israeli arrested over suspected contact with Lebanese agent

IDF Chief

War not yet over, Hezbollah must be removed from south of Litani

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits 91st Division, says IDF will maintain forward defensive positions inside enemy territory and prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its capabilities.

War not yet over, Hezbollah must be removed from south of Litani

Footage from Lebanon:

IDF destroys 32 rockets aimed at Israel

IDF forces operating in the security zone locate and destroy a Hezbollah hideout and ready-to-use rocket launchers containing 32 rockets.

IDF destroys 32 rockets aimed at Israel

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah: Next attack will bring ‘heavier blows’

Netanyahu hails the destruction of Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon and warns that any renewed attack on Israel will be met with even heavier blows.

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah: Next attack will bring ‘heavier blows’

Katz warns:

Whoever approaches will be destroyed

Defense Minister Katz says IDF will remain in southern Lebanon’s security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed, warning anyone approaching Ali al-Taher Ridge.

Whoever approaches will be destroyed

Special Rosh Hashana interview:

Explosions in Lebanon that showed Rabbi Eliyahu the redemption

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu reflects on a difficult year, the miracles he sees within it, and the connection between the Lebanon explosions and the biblical process of redemption.

Explosions in Lebanon that showed Rabbi Eliyahu the redemption

After destroying tunnels:

Zamir issues stark warning to Hezbollah

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir warns Hezbollah against rebuilding its capabilities after troops dismantled a major underground terror network built with Iranian aid.

Zamir issues stark warning to Hezbollah

Defense Minister

Terror tunnels intended to be used to launch conquest of Galilee

Defense Minister Israel Katz praises IDF troops following destruction of tunnels on Ali al-Taher Ridge: “We promised security to the residents of the north - and we delivered."

Terror tunnels intended to be used to launch conquest of Galilee

Helmet footage:

The IDF's secret four-month operation

Behind the scenes of one of the war’s most complex operations: Crossing the Litani River, face-to-face combat, prolonged underground fighting, and destruction.

The IDF's secret four-month operation

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hezbollah failed, abandoned personnel inside tunnels'

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin provides an update from the Ali al-Taher Ridge in Lebanon: All of the terrorists who were inside the infrastructure were eliminated or fled.

'Hezbollah failed, abandoned personnel inside tunnels'

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All terror tunnels at former Hezbollah stronghold dismantled

The IDF dismantled Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher Ridge on Thursday evening. “Any attempt to harm our civilians and our forces will be met with force."

All terror tunnels at former Hezbollah stronghold dismantled

Iran’s new demands from US: $24 billion, Yemen, Lebanon and nukes

IRGC says war with the US could end if Washington meets Tehran’s demands on frozen assets, nuclear and missile programs, Yemen and Lebanon.

Iran’s new demands from US: $24 billion, Yemen, Lebanon and nukes

Critically wounded in Lebanon, soldier returns to IDF

Nearly two years after fighting for his life, Itamar Galinsky returns to reserve duty in the same unit where he was wounded. 'The nation of Israel lives!'

Critically wounded in Lebanon, soldier returns to IDF

The story of the Jews who were kidnapped & murdered in Lebanon

Netanyahu instructed the negotiating team with Lebanon to gather information on the 11 Jews who were executed in the 1980s. A former adviser to Rabin recounts their story.

The story of the Jews who were kidnapped & murdered in Lebanon

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Lebanese reporter injured during live broadcast

Ali Shabib, a reporter for the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Manar network, was injured in an IDF strike in Nabatieh. Footage shows the moment he was hit during the live broadcast.

Lebanese reporter injured during live broadcast

Hezbollah launches explosive drone, Israel strikes back

IDF hits Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon after another explosive drone is launched at Israeli troops.

Hezbollah launches explosive drone, Israel strikes back

IDF retaliates after Hezbollah UAV strikes

The IDF struck terrorists and infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

IDF retaliates after Hezbollah UAV strikes

Chilling:

Daughter sings for fallen father after he fell in Lebanon

The Birenstock family releases a moving music video in memory of Maj. Harel Birenstock, featuring his daughter Ori singing in tribute to her father and expressing her deep pain of loss.

Daughter sings for fallen father after he fell in Lebanon

Report

Hezbollah abandoned Ali al-Taher Ridge on Iran’s orders

The terrorist organization withdrew from the Ali al-Taher Ridge and left it to Israeli forces rather than hand the territory over to the Lebanese Army, on orders from the Iranian regime.

Hezbollah abandoned Ali al-Taher Ridge on Iran’s orders

Southern Lebanon:

Hezbollah launches two explosive drones, IDF retaliates

Hezbollah launches two explosive drones toward IDF forces in southern Lebanon. One intercepted, with no injuries reported. The IDF is striking in response.

Hezbollah launches two explosive drones, IDF retaliates

IDF weighs major pullback from southern Lebanon

Emerging plan would see IDF troops leave forward positions, redeploy along a new 'Gray Line' just kilometers from Israel's northern border.

IDF weighs major pullback from southern Lebanon

Hezbollah drone targets IDF troops, Israel strikes back

IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone over the Lebanon security zone before striking terrorists and weapons storage facilities used to plan attacks.

Hezbollah drone targets IDF troops, Israel strikes back

IDF strikes in Lebanon after soldiers down Hezbollah drone

IDF soldiers shoot down a Hezbollah drone targeting troops in southern Lebanon, prompting Israeli strikes in the area.

IDF strikes in Lebanon after soldiers down Hezbollah drone

Defense Minister:

Israel to remain in Ali al-Taher until Hezbollah disarms

Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF cleared Hezbollah terrorists from strategic tunnels at Ali al-Taher, vows Israel will remain in Lebanon’s security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed.

Israel to remain in Ali al-Taher until Hezbollah disarms

Israel explains why it's releasing Lebanese detainees

PMO stresses the five Lebanese detainees are not terrorists, says their release comes amid efforts to recover the bodies of murdered Jewish community leaders.

Israel explains why it's releasing Lebanese detainees

Israel to release five Lebanese prisoners in US-brokered gesture

Israel to release five Lebanese POWs, following reported progress in talks over detainees, missing persons and the northern border.

Israel to release five Lebanese prisoners in US-brokered gesture

Threats of major attack

Iran implies that IRGC operatives are in Hezbollah stronghold

Iran reportedly warned the US of a major response if Israel attacks Ali al-Taher, where IRGC personnel are said to be positioned alongside Hezbollah.

Iran implies that IRGC operatives are in Hezbollah stronghold

Lebanon arrests five over Syria border trafficking network

Lebanon arrests five Lebanese and Syrians accused of bringing people from Syria for military training, as Hezbollah denied links to the alleged network.

Lebanon arrests five over Syria border trafficking network

Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF, Israel strikes back

IDF downs one of two explosive drones targeting soldiers before striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF, Israel strikes back

First time since June:

UAV infiltrates Israel from Lebanon

Sirens sound in the Galilee panhandle for the first time in months following suspected drone infiltration. The IDF launches interceptors at a suspicious target. No injuries reported.

UAV infiltrates Israel from Lebanon

US Embassy:

'Hezbollah is taking orders from Iran, it must disarm'

US Embassy in Beirut says Hezbollah must disarm, accusing the Iran-backed group of refusing talks because it is taking orders from Tehran.

'Hezbollah is taking orders from Iran, it must disarm'

'Illegitimate and illegal'

Hezbollah chief again rejects Israel-Lebanon framework

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reiterates his rejection of the US-mediated Israel-Lebanon framework.

Hezbollah chief again rejects Israel-Lebanon framework

Ceasefire violation:

Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF troops

IDF downs drone after Hezbollah targets soldiers in southern Lebanon security zone; no injuries reported.

Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF troops

40 years, one mission:

How Israel finally brought Yehuda Katz home

A decades-long intelligence investigation, repeated missions behind enemy lines and one crucial focus on his tank ultimately helped Israel bring Yehuda Katz home.

How Israel finally brought Yehuda Katz home

Sheikh who fought Hezbollah

“They brought ruin upon Lebanon"

Sheikh Muhammad Ali al-Fouani accuses Iran of brainwashing the disadvantaged population and claims that international pressure would lead to Hezbollah’s rapid collapse.

“They brought ruin upon Lebanon"

No man left behind

Israel's demand for Lebanon prisoner swap

Israel reportedly demands the return of Israeli prisoners’ remains as talks with Lebanon continue, with Hezbollah refusing to leave a key southern Lebanon position.

Israel's demand for Lebanon prisoner swap