Lebanon

'On immediate takeoff alert'

IDF Chief: 'We are prepared for action in Iran'

At the Air Force pilots graduation, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reviewed wartime achievements, October 7 lessons and warned Israel is ready to act.

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IDF destroys two Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon

Troops of the 551st Brigade demolished two Hezbollah tunnels in Majdal Zoun with a combined length of approximately 200 meters and reaching a depth of about 20 meters.

Defense Min. warns: We don't need approval to remain in Lebanon

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel operates in line with its strategic interests, will continue to make decisions on Lebanon security zone independently.

President Trump:

Netanyahu has been a 'great wartime prime minister'

Speaking alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, President Donald Trump praises Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wartime leadership, saying Israel’s security depended on strong leadership, while discussing Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, and regional developments.

Special procedure rescues soldier from shrapnel near aorta

An IDF reserve officer who was critically wounded in combat in southern Lebanon underwent a rare life-saving operation after doctors discovered a piece of shrapnel lodged just millimeters from his aorta.

Soldiers dispute IDF statement on elimination of terrorist

Soldiers from the 679th Brigade, operating under the 91st Division in the security zone in southern Lebanon, are challenging the IDF's account that a dog handler from the Oketz working dog unit killed a Hezbollah terrorist.

Bint Jbeil: Hezbollah terrorist killed, second captured

Hezbollah terrorists open fire at IDF forces searching structure in Bint Jbeil, Lebanon; IDF fires back.

Footage from Lebanon:

Civilian bedroom turned into arms cache

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon uncovered weapons, explosives and Hezbollah flags hidden inside a civilian home in Tallousa.

'I would leave'

Lebanon's President rejects Netanyahu meeting

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun firmly rejects reports of a potential meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, vowing to walk out if they are placed in the same room.

IDF finds over 150 weapons in southern Lebanon village

IDF troops uncover over 150 weapons, dismantle over 90 Hezbollah terrorist sites in Hadatha, southern Lebanon, while eliminating terrorists in security zone.

Tehran draws hard line on Lebanon in talks with US

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf meets senior Hezbollah officials, affirming that backing armed proxies remains an unnegotiable "red line."

IDF and Lebanese army prepare Hezbollah-free zone

The coordination effort is designed to create a shared operational framework and minimize the risk of friction or misunderstandings ahead of a planned pilot Israeli withdrawal from two villages in southern Lebanon.

Footage from Beaufort Ridge:

Chief of Staff sends powerful message from Hezbollah tunnels

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, enters Hezbollah tunnel network. 'Hezbollah exhausted and beaten in every battle.'

Watch: Terrorist eliminated following pursuit

IDF eliminates armed Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon security zone, eliminating immediate threat. Watch.

Defends Israel accord

Lebanese President vows Lebanese Army control over sovereign land

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defends the US-mediated framework with Israel, asserting it empowers the domestic army despite fierce pushback from Hezbollah.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons shipment

The IDF struck approximately 10 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and a truck used to transfer weapons in southern Lebanon.

IDF week in review:

Tunnels destroyed in Gaza, Central Command arrests 60 terrorists

The IDF published a summary of the operations conducted by troops in Lebanon, Gaza, and Judea and Samaria.

Syrian FM:

'Willing to talk to Hezbollah if in Syria's national interest'

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visits Beirut, clarifying Damascus' conditional openness to engaging directly with Hezbollah.

Reservist seriously injured in southern Lebanon

IDF reserve soldier severely injured as a result of a close-quarters encounter in southern Lebanon. The soldier has been evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital.

Amb. Yechiel Leiter:

'Peace with Lebanon possible; only after Hezbollah is dismantled'

'Lebanon agreement is about defeating Hezbollah, not Israeli withdrawal,' says Ambassador Yechiel Leiter to JPPI's Jewish Crossroads and warns that Iran and anti-Israel disinformation remain the greatest threats.

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Givati Brigade completes eight-month deployment in Lebanon

Commander of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo, says fighters changed security reality in North for years to come, thanking them on behalf of the region’s residents.

Netanyahu's goal: Peace with Lebanon

At ceremony marking 20 years since Second Lebanon War, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows Israel will remain in security zone as long as necessary, says Israel ultimately wants peace between the two countries.

PM to troops in Southern Lebanon

We won't leave until the threat Is eliminated

Netanyahu, Katz and the deputy chief of staff toured the security strip in southern Lebanon.

Report:

US administration backs Israel's continued presence in Lebanon

The Wall Street Journal reports the US is linking any Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah’s full disarmament and LAF deployment.

IDF reservist severely wounded in explosion in southern Lebanon

The IDF conducted a preliminary inquiry into the incident, but has so far been unable to determine with certainty the source of the explosion that injured the soldier.

Herzog

'The Israel-Lebanon MOU is a major breakthrough for peace'

Addressing a joint session of the Romanian Parliament, President Herzog declared that the recent Israel-Lebanon memorandum of understanding could become "a cornerstone" for lasting peace.

Defense Minister: Trump's pressure saved Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed that President Trump's demand to link the Iran and Lebanon arenas prevented Hezbollah's collapse.

Minister Gamliel

Mossad involved in advancing 'voluntary emigration' from Gaza

Minister Gila Gamliel explains in the Arutz Sheva studio why she views the agreement in Lebanon as an Israeli victory and discusses the need to bring down Iran's regime.

IDF destroys Hezbollah command centers

Responding to continued Hezbollah attacks on IDF soldiers, IDF takes out Hezbollah launcher, command centers.

Lebanese Army to deploy in two cities, under US supervision

CENTCOM chief to supervise Lebanese Army deployment in two cities, in line with pilot program to determine whether Lebanon can thwart Hezbollah from regaining its strength.

Lebanese Speaker vows: Israel-Lebanon accord will not pass

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejects the trilateral framework agreement with Israel and the US, calling it an unenforceable document of "dictates."

80 tons of explosives

IDF destroys massive Hezbollah terror tunnel in southern Lebanon

IDF destroys a Hezbollah underground infrastructure spanning over 200 meters in length and reaching a depth of more than 25 meters in the Majdal Zoun area.

IDF:

Tank tragedy caused by explosive drone

The IDF announced that an inquiry found that an explosive drone penetrated the tank that carried the commander of the 52nd Battalion and three of his soldiers.

Chief of Staff

'Agreement with Lebanon historic'

Chief of Staff Zamir addressed the ceasefire agreement signed with Beirut for the first time and sent a warning to Tehran and Hezbollah.

Underground monsters:

What remains of the terror tunnels beneath Lebanese soil?

For decades, Hezbollah's vast tunnel project, larger than anyone imagined, was dug under Israel's nose under Lebanese soil, complete with an infiltration plan waiting for orders to be carried out. Watch.

Lebanon:

Hezbollah terrorists armed with RPG launchers eliminated

Troops from the Egoz Unit identified an anti-tank missile squad belonging to the terrorist organization in the Nabatieh area. An Israeli Air Force aircraft was dispatched and eliminated the terrorists.

Aoun presses Trump to force Israeli withdrawal after pact signed

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speaks with US President Donald Trump, requesting US pressure on Israel to withdraw forces following new agreement.

Hezbollah chief: Agreement with Israel embarrasses Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem slams newly-signed Israel-Lebanon agreement, promises to continue pushing for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.

Ben-Gvir:

'Lebanon deal is a mistake, I demand a vote on it'

The National Security Minister said he asked the prime minister to bring the deal with Lebanon to a Cabinet vote, adding that he would oppose it.

Netanyahu: Lebanon agreement major blow to Iran and Hezbollah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Israel-Lebanon agreement, praises Lebanese government for courageous actions.

Ambassador Leiter:

'The final destination - peace between our countries'

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter comments on signing of framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, says the ultimate goal is peace between the two countries.

'Without us, nothing will pass’

Hezbollah denounces Israel-Lebanon agreement

Hezbollah condemns the newly signed Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, calling the Lebanese government illegitimate and vowing to block the implementation of the deal on the ground.

Netanyahu:

'We'll stay in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed'

In a video address, Prime Minister Netanyahu hails the Lebanon agreement as a major blow to Iran, vowing the IDF will stay in the security zone until Hezbollah disarms.

Israel and Lebanon sign historic security framework agreement

Israel and Lebanon sign historic, US-backed framework agreement in Washington aimed at removing Iranian influence and disarming Hezbollah.

'You wanted a ceasefire'

Cabinet clashes over Lebanon policy

Government ministers, security officials, clash over policy for handling Hezbollah threat in Lebanon; IDF Chief of Staff slams, 'You wanted a ceasefire.'

Southern Lebanon: Terrorist hurls grenade, four soldiers injured

IDF officer was moderately injured, additional officer and two soldiers lightly injured, after Hezbollah terrists hurls grenade at them in southern Lebanon.

US-mediated Israel-Lebanon peace talks extended to fourth day

The US-mediated peace talks between Israel and Lebanon will extend into a fourth day on Friday.

Quds Force chief warns Israel:

'Evacuate Lebanon or face humiliating defeat'

Iran's Quds Force leader Esmail Qaani threatens Israel with a humiliating defeat if it refuses to completely withdraw its military forces from Lebanon.

6 Hezbollah terrorists who posed threats eliminated

5 terrorists were eliminated in the Zawtar al-Sharqiya area and 1 was eliminated in the Ali al-Taher Ridge area.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid fell in southern Lebanon

Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid, aged 32 from Peki'in, fell during operational activity in southern Lebanon.

To neutralize Hezbollah

Netherlands ramps up Lebanese military support

The Netherlands has increased its military backing of the Lebanese Army, funding a new base and anti-terror training to help Beirut neutralize Hezbollah.

Col. Richard Kemp

'Concessions to Iran not game-changing, but encourage jihadists'

Former British commander tells Arutz Sheva that 'absent regime change, we are likely to see the threat from Iran regenerating' in wake of MOU.

Rubio warns Iran:

US wants a 'Real Deal' or Trump has options

Marco Rubio addressed Iran talks, Lebanon security, and Israel’s position, saying Washington seeks agreements that protect allies and ensure compliance.

Two terrorists eliminated in Lebanon

IDF strikes two armed Hezbollah terrorists near Ali al-Taher Ridge.

Defense Minister promises: We won't leave

Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks at expo, noting Hamas tunnels would have remained intact had the October 7 massacre not happened, and promising that Israel will remain in Syria and Lebanon.

Sa’ar:

Hezbollah launched over 7,000 missiles at Israel since March

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says Hezbollah launched over 7,000 rockets, missiles and drones from Lebanon into Israel since March, says Hezbollah a threat to both nations. 'No country would tolerate such attacks.'

IDF preparing for 'day after' in Lebanon

Political leadership, top IDF brass, discuss plans for deploying forces in Lebanon after main fighting with Hezbollah ends.

Israel increasingly concerned by US plans for Lebanon

US President Donald Trump wants the Syrian regime to manage Hezbollah and move into southern Lebanon, sparking new security concerns for Israel.

Former IDF commander:

'We are in the worst security situation'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva at the Heart for Science, Technology and Security Conference, Maj. Gen. (res.) Itzhak Brik presents a bleak analysis of the current situation on the various fronts.

Former NSC head:

'Constraints in Lebanon; worthy price to stop nuclear program'

Former National Security Advisor Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror says Israel must maintain its freedom of operation in Lebanon while seeking a better US-Iran deal.