Lebanon

In southern Lebanon:

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets hidden in civilian areas

IDF carries out strikes on a weapons storage facility and underground terror infrastructure site used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah Secretary-General threatens Israel, refuses to disarm

Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem reiterates refusal to disarm despite pressure from the US and Israel on the Lebanese government.

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IDF locates weapons in southern Lebanon

Troops identified and neutralized old weapons and explosive devices stored in structures that were used as terror infrastructure in the area of Houla.

US official:

'Iran still funnels billions to Hezbollah despite sanctions'

US sanctions chief says Iran sent $1B to Hezbollah this year, notes Washington sees a chance to cut funding and push disarmament of Hezobllah.

Senator Graham:

Disarmament of Hamas key to Gaza rebuilding

In an interview with Sky News Arabia, Senator Lindsey Graham says Gaza's rebuilding, regional normalization, and lasting peace hinge on Hamas disarmament.

Urges respect for ceasefire

EU condemns Israeli strikes on Hezbollah

The EU condemns Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, urges ceasefire compliance. Israel says the attacks aim to prevent the terrorist group from rebuilding its military infrastructure.

IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates three terrorists, involved in weapons smuggling and rebuilding Hezbollah infrastructure, in southern Lebanon.

Following warnings

IDF launches wave of strikes on southern Lebanon

IDF said it would strike military infrastructure 'to deal with the prohibited attempts carried out by Hezbollah to rebuild its activities in the region.'

Tyre strike targets Hezbollah terrorists

IDF strikes terrorists operating at Hezbollah terror infrastructure site in Tyre, Lebanon.

Israel detects significant Hezbollah buildup

At a security briefing convened by the Prime Minister, senior defense officials warn Hezbollah is accelerating its armament and infrastructure rehabilitation efforts.

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IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Radwan Force and Hezbollah terrorists who attempted to reestablish terror infrastructure sites and gather intelligence on IDF troops.

Israel warns Lebanon:

Disarm Hezbollah or face new offensive

An Israeli official told Al Arabiya that Hezbollah has smuggled missiles from Syria, is rebuilding in southern Lebanon, and noted Egypt is now mediating to avoid escalation.

Lebanon demands: Israel must withdraw

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam calls on Germany to pressure Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah gains power:

40,000 terrorists, 20,000 rockets and missiles

US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack calls Lebanon a 'failed state,' warns Hezbollah still has tens of thousands of terrorists, and tens of thousands of rockets and missiles.

Hezbollah maintenance officer eliminated in Lebanon

Ibrahim Muhammad Raslan, a Hezbollah maintenance officer aiming to rebuild Hezbollah infrastructure, is eliminated in southern Lebanon.

Defense echelon warns: Iran increasing regional terror activity

IDF and Mossad on alert as Iran Increases regional terror activity in Middle East, prepare for potential ground incursion.

IDF announces:

Hezbollah terrorist responsible for logistical support eliminated

Hussein Ali Tohmeh, Hezbollah terrorist responsible for logistical support in the Qana sector of southern Lebanon, was eliminated earlier this month, IDF confirms.

Hezbollah leader:

'We will not disarm, weapons are our right'

Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem rejects Lebanon’s disarmament plan, defends the group’s weapons as a “legitimate right,” and claims the strike on Netanyahu’s home was a deliberate operational success.

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IDF eliminates two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates Ali Hussein al‑Mousawi, weapons smuggler for Hezbollah, and Abd Mahmoud al‑Sayed, Hezbollah’s local mediator; both worked to rebuild terror group’s military infrastructure.

Defense Minister:

Israel will defend its northern border against every threat

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits Israel-Lebanon border with US envoy Morgan Ortagus, receiving briefing on IDF efforts to thwart Hezbollah terror activities.

Hezbollah antitank commander eliminated

IDF eliminates terrorist Zayn al-Abidin Hussein Fatouni, a commander in the antitank unit of Hezbollah's Radwan Force.

IDF catches suspects smuggling weapons from Syria to Lebanon

IDF troops, in cooperation with Unit 504, apprehended several suspects who attempted to smuggle weapons from Syrian territory to Lebanon in the Hermon Summit area in Syria.

Lebanon:

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing site

IDF strikes Hezbollah military compound, precision missile manufacturing site, in Beqaa and in northern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates Radwan Force platoon commander

Issa Ahmad Karbala, Hezbollah 'Radwan Force' platoon commander, eliminated near Ain Qana, Lebanon.

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IDF conducts operation in Lebanon

Troops from the 810th Brigade dismantled posts belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Har Dov area.

Trump’s peace plan:

US Envoy highlights Syria, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia

US Ambassador Thomas Barrack outlined Trump’s next peace steps, urging Syria’s reintegration, Hezbollah’s disarmament, and noting Saudi Arabia is nearing Abraham Accords accession.

Experts warn:

Hezbollah ‘waiting in the dark’ as it rebuilds in Lebanon

Le Figaro reports that Hezbollah is rebuilding its command structure with Iranian backing, despite its defeat by Israel. Experts warn its covert activity could spark future escalation.

IDF thwarts weapons smuggling on Mount Hermon

IDF troops thwart weapons smuggling in Hermon summit area.

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Dounine, Lebanon

Hezbollah terrorist working to re-establish terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon eliminated in Dounine area, IDF confirms.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon strike

IDF eliminates a Hezbollah terrorist in Kherbet Selem and dismantles a hostile structure in Yaroun, citing violations of Israel-Lebanon understandings.

IDF carries out series of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF struck infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah and its affiliate Green Without Borders, used for the terror organization's rehabilitation attempts.

In southern Lebanon:

IDF takes out terrorist rebuilding Hezbollah infrastructure

IAF attacks Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, eliminating a terrorist and destroying an engineering vehicle used to rebuild terror infrastructure.

IDF strikes Hezbollah fire-control site on Beaufort Ridge

IDF strikes site used to manage Hezbollah’s fire-and-defense array on the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, hitting weapons, military structures and underground infrastructure.

Push to disarm Hezbollah

US sends $230M to Lebanese forces

Trump administration approves $230M for Lebanon’s security forces as Hezbollah faces mounting pressure to disarm.

From before 2nd Lebanon War

Explosives cache discovered near Lebanon border

During civil works in the area of Ghajar, a pit filled with explosives was discovered. The IDF notes that the infrastructure was buried before the Second Lebanon War.

Two Hezbollah operatives killed in Lebanon

The IDF killed two senior members of Hezbollah's artillery unit who were involved in building attack routes against northern Israel.

Iran vows full support for Hezbollah and Lebanon’s 'resistance’

Iran’s Ali Larijani pledges full support for Lebanon and Hezbollah, backing calls for regional unity against Israel.

Naim Qassem: Hezbollah will not disarm

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem speaks on anniversary of predecessor Hassan Nasrallah's death, promising terror group is ready for war and will not lay down its weapons.

Intelligence Directorate:

Nasrallah didn't realize he was the next target for elimination

IDF's Intelligence Directorate reveals that in the days leading up to his elimination, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah chose to remain in place and plan counterattacks, each of which was quickly thwarted.

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.

Southern Lebanon:

Top Hezbollah commander eliminated in IDF strike

The IDF announces it eliminated a Hezbollah commander and another terrorist in southern Lebanon. The strikes also hit a vessel used for intelligence gathering, targeting terror infrastructure.

Deaths of Kehati and Erlich

IDF to charge Ex-Golani Chief Yarom

The IDF announces plans to prosecute Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom for reckless homicide in the deaths of Sgt. Gur Kehati and Ze’ev Erlich during a Golani operation last November.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah weapons dealer

Hussein Saifo Sharif, senior weapons dealer who directed terrorists in Syrian territory, is eliminated in Lebanon.

French probe targets former Lebanese PM Najib Mikati

French investigators open a corruption inquiry into former Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. The probe, launched by anti-corruption groups, accuses Mikati and his brother of fraudulently building their fortune.

IDF eliminates terrorist working for Iran in Lebanon

The IDF eliminated Wasim Saeed Jaba‘i, a terrorist in the Imam Hossein Division, which is used by the IRGC’s Quds Force to bolster the 'axis of resistance' and employ forces against Israel.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beqaa

IDF strikes Hezbollah training sites, weapon storage, in Beqaa area in Lebanon, targeting compounds used to plan attacks against Israel.

Lebanon’s Christian bloc demands Hezbollah disarm

Lebanese Christian leader Samir Geagea urges Hezbollah to disarm, warning of civil war and accusing the group of serving Iran.

Timeline unclear

Lebanon backs army plan to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanon’s cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, prompting Shiite ministers to walk out in protest. The army will begin implementation, though no timeline has been set.

In northern Israel:

IDF's Mountain Brigade marks one year of operations

IDF releases new footage of 810th ‘Mountain Brigade,’ operating in Syria and Lebanon, as the brigade marks one year since its establishment.

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Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in moving vehicle and on balcony

The IAF struck and eliminated local Hezbollah representative Al-Munim Musa Sweidan and a terrorist in the ‘Lebanese Resistance Brigades’ terrorist organization.

Lebanese villagers claim:

Israelis wander our villages like tourists

Pro-Hezbollah daily al-Akhbar reports villagers saw Israelis crossing into southern Lebanon, buying food and coffee, and paying in shekels like casual tourists.

Lebanon’s Speaker rejects US call to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri opposes US push to disarm Hezbollah, urging calm dialogue amid Israeli airstrikes and rising tensions over the group's weapons.

IDF demolishes Hezbollah structure in southern Lebanon

In southern Lebanon, IDF forces demolish Hezbollah structure used to gather intelligence on Israeli troops.

Lebanon hails UNIFIL extension as key to border stability

Lebanon welcomes UN's unanimous vote to extend UNIFIL mandate through 2026, calling it a step toward border stability and urging Israel's full withdrawal and return of Lebanese detainees.

Southern Lebanon:

Hezbollah military positions and weapons caches uncovered

UNIFIL and the Lebanese army have uncovered over 800 military positions and weapons caches in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared in November last year.

After 50 years, UN votes to disband UNIFIL

UN Security Council unanimously votes to end UNIFIL mandate after next year; Israel praises decision.

Hezbollah-related opposition

UN vote on UNIFIL's future delayed

A UN Security Council vote on the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon delayed amid opposition from the US and Israel, who are pushing for the force’s withdrawal.

Hezbollah vows to keep arms

Qassem slams Lebanese government plan

Speaking at a memorial, Qassem accused the Lebanese government of following US-Israeli orders and warned of civil war if Hezbollah is forced to surrender its weapons.

Kiryat Shmona Mayor:

'We will not be silent about the abandonment of the Galilee'

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern warns that the IDF withdrawal from the five positions in Lebanon is a dangerous move that could reduce security in the north.

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Israel to gradually withdraw from five key points in Lebanon

Prime Minister's Office congratulates Lebanese government on decision to disarm Hezbollah, promising that if concrete steps are made, the IDF will gradually withdraw from Lebanon.