Lebanon

IDF spokesman:

We won't allow weapons to be smuggled through Syria to Hezbollah

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari tells Sky News Arabia: 'Hezbollah was defeated in battle, our message is clear: Any attempt to threaten Israel will be answered with action.'

Israel demands Iranian plane not land in Syria, return to Iran

Israeli security forces suspected the plane carried weapons intended for Hezbollah, IAF planes flew alongside it and ordered it to return to Iran.

Netanyahu:

We're following situation in Syria, enforcing Lebanon ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to new recruits for the Armored Corps, stresses, 'We're aggressively enforcing the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, any violation is met by a powerful response by the IDF.'

Foreign policy expert:

'This is the best deal Israel could get from Biden'

Foundation for the Defense of Democracy President and founder Clifford D. May tells Fox News this was not the best deal Israel could have gotten from Hezbollah, but was the best it could hope for due to US pressure.

Schools reopen in north following ceasefire with Lebanon

Thousands of children return to school and preschool in communities on the northern border as Home Front Command relaxes guidelines in light of the ceasefire with Lebanon.

Revealed: Hezbollah terrorists concealed weapons in a mosque

Over the past day, IDF forces in southern Lebanon discovered, confiscated, Hezbollah weapons hidden in a mosque in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah leader claims 'victory' over Israel

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem claims the group's "divine victory" over Israel surpassed the victory the group claimed after the 2006 Second Lebanon War.

Lebanon ceasefire:

IDF identifies and thwarts terrorist activity in southern Lebanon

IDF identifies terrorist activity and movement of a Hezbollah portable rocket launcher, says threat was thwarted in an IAF strike.

Discussion of Syria

Netanyahu to hold rare Friday night security consultation

The discussion comes after Syrian rebels entered the city of Aleppo, three days after launching a surprise offensive against Assad’s troops.

IDF Northern Command head:

We'll aggressively enforce ceasefire, won't let Hezbollah return

Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, Major General Ori Gordin, says IDF ready to resume combat in Lebanon if Hezbollah 'makes a mistake.'

Kiryat Shmona resident:

'Hezbollah won't meet the conditions of the ceasefire'

Refael Salab from Kiryat Shmona speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the difficulties the residents of the north are facing and the disappointment of the ceasefire agreement that did not meet expectations, especially when it comes to a buffer zone.

Over 12,500 terror targets:

IDF summarizes Operation Northern Arrows

During Operation Northern Arrows, 2,500 senior Hezbollah members were eliminated and most of its launch capabilities were eliminated.

After more than two years:

Lebanon's parliament to elect new president

Lebanon's parliament to convene on January 9 to elect a new president, having been without one since Michel Aoun’s term ended in October 2022.

Institute for Study of War:

'Ceasefire terms are tantamount to a Hezbollah defeat'

The Insitute for the Study of War released a report stating that the ceasefire in Lebanon shows Israel fulfilled its stated aims and Hezbollah gave up on its aims, but the agreement could allow Hezbollah to rearm and rebuild if Israel and the US do not enforce it.

Katz to UK Defense Sec.

'We expect UK to join efforts to prevent Hezbollah’s armament'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz held his first conversation today with UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, and emphasized Israel would act to prevent Iran from smuggling weapons into Lebanon.

Ceasefire day 2:

IAF strikes missile storage facility in southern Lebanon

The IDF struck a facility used by Hezbollah to store mid-range rockets in southern Lebanon after terrorist activity was identified at the site.

Lebanese Minister:

'We'll be in dangerous territory if Hezbollah violates ceasefire'

Lebanon’s Economy Minister, Amin Salam, says there will be consequences if Hezbollah does not honor the ceasefire agreement.

IDF Spokesman:

'Today we enforced ceasefire violations in the field'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari summarizes the first day of the ceasefire. ' The IDF's mission is to enforce the agreement - any violation of the ceasefire will be met with fire.'

1st day of the ceasefire

IDF: Violations will be enforced, will see if ceasefire will last

The IDF summarized the first day of the ceasefire and emphasized that the test of the agreement will be the enforcement against Hezbollah's violations and attempts to rebuild its war machine.

US envoy Hochstein:

Hezbollah is degraded, what's the point of degrading it further?

In first interview with Israeli media since the Lebanon ceasefire went into effect today, American mediator Amos Hochstein dismissed criticism that a better deal or outcome could have been reached as "fantasy deals" and "utopia."

Netanyahu and Katz:

IDF ordered not to allow return to Lebanese border villages yet

PM and Defense Minister order IDF not to allow residents of Lebanese villages on the border with Israel to return to their homes yet, as stipulated by the terms of the ceasefire agreement.

IDF sums up Northern Arrows:

Hezbollah lost 70% of its UAVs, and its leaders were eliminated

IDF eliminates chain of command of Hezbollah’s Aerial Unit (127), taking out its Operations Officer, who was responsible for launching UAVs and cruise missiles toward Israel.

A final blow:

IDF attacks secret, critical Hezbollah factory

Shortly before the ceasefire with Lebanon took effect, the IDF struck a secret Hezbollah factory manufacturing surface-to-surface weapons, causing significant damage.

Watch: Lebanese citizens return to homes near Israeli border

Lebanese return to border area following ceasefire with Israel, walk freely near IDF tanks; their Israeli counterparts do not yet feel safe doing the same.

First violation of ceasefire:

Hezbollah terrorists near Israeli border, IDF fires warning

IDF soldiers fire warning shots at Hezbollah terrorists nearing Kfarkela, which overlooks Metula.

Lloyd Austin:

'Ceasefire is good for Israel and good for Lebanon'

US Secretary of Defense welcomes ceasefire agreed to by Israel and Lebanon: Our support for Israel's security remains ironclad, and so does our support for Israel's right to defend itself from Iranian-backed terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas.

After Cabinet approval

Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

Agreement brings to an end the current round of conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

House Speaker Johnson:

'Biden and Harris are still withholding weapons to Israel'

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Biden and Harris following the announcement of the ceasefire in Lebanon: They repeatedly appeased Iran. It is President Trump’s Administration that will pave the way to lasting peace.

WJC on ceasefire:

'Vital step toward restoring security in the north'

Amb. Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, on ceasefire in Lebanon: Israel must also take this moment to redirect its focus to the south and the Gaza envelope.

Senator Graham:

'The ceasefire will protect Israel from another October 7th'

Senator Lindsey Graham welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: I appreciate the hard work of the Biden Administration, supported by President Trump, to make this ceasefire a reality.

President Herzog:

'Cabinet’s decision to approve truce is correct and important'

President Isaac Herzog comments on Lebanon ceasefire, which is set to take effect at 4:00 a.m.: The fundamental test of the ceasefire agreement will be in its full implementation, ensuring the security of all residents of the north of Israel.

Biden on ceasefire:

'What's left of Hezbollah won't be allowed to threaten Israel'

US President delivers remarks on the expected ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, announces 'good news from the Middle East.'

Full agreement between Israel and Lebanon

Israel will withdraw its forces gradually south of the Blue Line over a period of up to 60 days. US will simultaneously promote indirect negotiations to reach a recognized land border.

Ze'ev Erlich's brother:

They feared he would find Jewish items in the Lebanese mosque

'What's bothering the critics is not what he was looking for in Lebanon, but rather what he might have found there,' says Yigal Amitai, brother of Ze'ev Erlich, who was killed in Lebanon.

IDF confirms:

Ahmad Sabhi, Hezbollah operations commander, eliminated in strike

Ahmad Sabhi Hazima, commander of Hezbollah's operations unit in the coastal sector, eliminated near Tyre in Lebanon; IAF strikes 'Nasser Unit' targets near Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon.

In first since 2000:

IDF ground forces operating near Litani River

Forces from IDF Division 91 operating in the Saluki area and near the Litani River: Dozens of weapons and enemy infrastructure found, destroyed, in Lebanon's mountainous and forested territory.

Lebanon ceasefire?

Cabinet, not government, to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call Diplomatic-Security Council for a vote on the proposed agreement with Lebanon, bypassing the government.

State Department:

'We've made progress on ceasefire, but we're not there yet'

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is close but not yet finalized: Nothing is final until everything is final. We continue to work to try and get an agreement over the line.

Amid reports of ceasefire:

Woman in her 70s seriously injured in barrage on Nahariya

Woman in her 70s seriously injured and a man in his 80s suffers light injuries from impact of rocket which hit a residential building.

Israeli official to Arutz Sheva:

'War is not over, ceasefire will be tested on the ground'

Political source tells Arutz Sheva the ceasefire agreement expected to be reached with Lebanon this week will further isolate Hamas and contains significant enforcement mechanisms against Hezbollah.

Ze'ev (Jabo) Erlich:

Golani weapons officer takes responsibility for incident, resigns

Golani weapons officer, Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, resigns following incident, in which Major (res.) Ze'ev Erlich and Sergeant Gur Kehati were killed.

Biden, Macron expected to announce Lebanon ceasefire tomorrow

US, French Presidents expected to announce a 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon tomorrow. French role in compliance mechanism reduced due to Israeli concerns.

Hezbollah launcher used to fire 20 rockets at Nahariya struck

The IAF conducted intelligence-based strikes on command centers of Hezbollah's coast-to-sea missiles unit, communication units, and two additional Hezbollah military command centers in the Dahieh area.

Israeli officials:

Final text of Lebanon ceasefire reached

The political-security cabinet is expected to convene tomorrow to discuss the approval of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.

IDF strikes 25 Hezbollah Executive Council targets

Administrative and supreme body of Hezbollah targeted in airstrikes in Nabatieh, Baalbek, Beqaa Valley, Dahieh, and the outskirts of Beirut.

Ben-Gvir:

'Deal with Lebanon a missed opportunity and a big mistake'

The National Security Minister expressed opposition to a ceasefire deal with Lebanon. 'Right now, when Hezbollah is down and begging for a ceasefire, we can't stop.'

Mayor of Nahariya:

'Destroy Lebanon or this will never end'

Nahariya Mayor Ronen Marelly criticized the government's handling of ongoing tensions with Lebanon, urging decisive action against Lebanese infrastructure.

Rocket attack on central Israel:

3 hurt in Petah Tikva, 2 in Haifa, 1 seriously in Kfar Blum

Red alert sirens activated in Tel Aviv area after rockets fired from Lebanon in second attack on the center of the country today. 150 rockets fired from Lebanon so far today.

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.

Four UNIFIL peacekeepers injured from Hezbollah rockets

UN peacekeeping force operating in Lebanon says four of its peacekeepers were injured by rockets, which it acknowledges were “likely” fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Report:

Terms of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire taking shape

While critical details about implementation and enforcement remain unresolved, officials quoted in The New York Times express cautious optimism that an agreement on a ceasefire could be reached.

In southern Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah Aziz unit in the area of Tyre

IAF strikes command centers, intelligence infrastructure, weapons storage facilities, an observation post, and additional terrorist infrastructure, many of which belonged to "Aziz" unit, which is responsible for launching projectiles into Israel and for additional terrorist activity.

Jonathan Pollard’s bold call:

‘Destroy Hezbollah or retire’

In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, Jonathan Pollard delivers a sharp critique of a ceasefire with Hezbollah, demands a decisive victory.

Nighttime barrage on Haifa:

Five rockets fired, some of them intercepted

Sirens sounded in Haifa and the area. IDF says five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Some of the projectiles were intercepted.

Live:

Funeral of Ze'ev (Jabo) Hanoch Erlich

The funeral of Ze'ev Erlich, scholar of the Land of Israel, resident of Ofra, who was killed in Lebanon, is taking place now.

Military analyst:

Agreement between Israel and Lebanon is filled with holes

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua warns against proposed agreement with Lebanon, says he wishes Israel had a 'normal opposition.'

3rd injury in battle:

Heroic Golani commander injured in Lebanon

Golani Commander (res.) Yoav Yarom, who lost his leg in Lebanon in 1993 and was wounded by gunfire in Samaria in 2001, suffers moderate injuries in Lebanon.

Sergeant Gur Kehati fell in battle in Lebanon

Sergeant Gur Kehati, age 20, served in the Golani Brigade's Battalion 13, and fell in battle in southern Lebanon.

For 20 minutes

IDF monitors UAV fired from Lebanon

Sirens activated in communities in the Western Galilee. IDF monitors and intercepts UAV launched from Lebanon. Fragments from the interception fall in Nahariya, no injuries reported.

Ehud Barak does not regret withdrawal from Lebanon

Former Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of strengthening Hezbollah and claims that there is no connection between the withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000 and the strengthening of the terrorist organization.