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News and updates about Lebanon

IDF announces:

Two Hezbollah commanders responsible for strikes eliminated

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operations commander, antitank commander, responsible for missile attacks on northern Israel.

Two Hezbollah commanders responsible for strikes eliminated

Northern Command chief:

Hezbollah's firing abilities dramatically reduced

'Northern Command's objective is to protect the residents, we're in the midst of an offensive with very good achievements so far,' Northern Command chief Major General Ori Gordin tells commanders,

Hezbollah's firing abilities dramatically reduced

Argentina withdraws from UNIFIL

UNIFIL spokesperson says Argentina has announced its decision to withdraw from the force.

Argentina withdraws from UNIFIL

IDF:

UNIFIL post in Lebanon struck by Hezbollah rocket

IDF investigation finds that the injuries and damage caused to a UNIFIL post in Ramyeh was caused by a Hezbollah-fired rocket.

UNIFIL post in Lebanon struck by Hezbollah rocket

Footage of the fighting:

Division 98 expands ground operations in southern Lebanon

IDF conducts targeted raid on a central Hezbollah terror stronghold in southern Lebanon.

Division 98 expands ground operations in southern Lebanon

Bodycam footage reveals:

Weapons stockpiles in Lebanese schoolyard

Rockets and weapons stockpiles located in schoolyard in southern Lebanon are destroyed by the IDF. Watch.

Weapons stockpiles in Lebanese schoolyard

Report:

Lebanon pessimistic about ceasefire

Al-Akhbar newspaper notes clauses considered problematic from Lebanon's perspective and claims that government officials are pessimistic about the possibility of reaching a ceasefire.

Lebanon pessimistic about ceasefire

Five lightly injured in barrage from Lebanon

Five people lightly injured at two different locations where Hezbollah rockets struck in Israel, following barrages on central Israel, Carmiel, and Galilee.

Five lightly injured in barrage from Lebanon

WSJ: Much of the seized Hezbollah weapons are Russian-made

A full 60-70% of weapons found in southern Lebanon at the start of the IDF's ground invasion were Russian-made; experts unsure of whether they were taken from Syria or signal increased cooperation between Russia and Hezbollah, report says.

WSJ: Much of the seized Hezbollah weapons are Russian-made

US National Security Adviser:

'No Lebanon agreement yet, but we're seeing progress'

US National Security Adviser tells PBS there is no agreement yet on a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but expresses optimism that a deal could be worked out.

'No Lebanon agreement yet, but we're seeing progress'

Lebanese official:

'Lebanon and Hezbollah have responded to the US peace offer'

Ali Hassan Khalil, an adviser to Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, says Lebanon presented its comments to the US proposal "in a positive atmosphere".

'Lebanon and Hezbollah have responded to the US peace offer'

Watch: Rockets from Hezbollah intercepted over Nahariya

Multiple interceptions following barrage of 30 rockets launched by Hezbollah towards Nahariya and the Western Galilee.

Watch: Rockets from Hezbollah intercepted over Nahariya

Northern Arrows:

This is what the US ceasefire proposal looks like

New ceasefire agreement will include removal of Hezbollah's military capabilities north as well as south of the Litani River, report reveals.

This is what the US ceasefire proposal looks like

IDF eliminates Hezbollah's propaganda chief

IDF, Hezbollah confirm that the group's Media Relations Officer Mohammed Afif was eliminated in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah's propaganda chief

'Positive response'

Hezbollah delivers response to ceasefire proposal

Lebanese LBCI channel reports that Lebanon responded positively to the US proposal for a ceasefire ahead of envoy Amos Hochstein's arrival in the region on Tuesday.

Hezbollah delivers response to ceasefire proposal

First time since 2000:

Israeli artillery battery enters Lebanese territory

As ground forces have begun operating deeper in Lebanese territory, batteries from the Keren (411) Battalion have crossed the border to provide artillery support.

Israeli artillery battery enters Lebanese territory

Rabbi Weinberger prays for IDF soldiers when leaving battle

Rabbi Danny Weinberger, Rabbi of the 5067th reserve battalion, said a prayer for the peace of the IDF soldiers, after the battalion left intense fighting in Lebanon.

Rabbi Weinberger prays for IDF soldiers when leaving battle

Report:

Details from draft ceasefire proposal with Lebanon emerge

The proposal includes a full Israeli withdrawal from the occupied areas, the deployment of 5,000 Lebanese troops in southern Lebanon, and granting exclusive military authority in the area to the Lebanese Armed Forces.

Details from draft ceasefire proposal with Lebanon emerge

Month before elimination:

Hezbollah propaganda chief stops press conference in mididle

Mohammad Afif, the Hezbollah Media Relations Officer who was reportedly eliminated in an airstrike in Lebanon today, was forced to cut short a press conference last month after warnings from the IDF spokesman in Arabic that the IAF was about to attack with force in Dahieh in Beirut.

Hezbollah propaganda chief stops press conference in mididle

In Lebanese village:

Tunnel shaft with underground weapons found and destroyed

The IDF announced that after operations in the Gaza Strip and counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria, the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit, under the command of the 228th Brigade, is conducting limited, localized, targeted raids in southern Lebanon.

Tunnel shaft with underground weapons found and destroyed

IDF: We targeted a Hezbollah weapons facility in Tyre, Lebanon

IDF confirms Tyre strikes, reveals location of Hezbollah weapons storage facility near mosque and clinics.

IDF: We targeted a Hezbollah weapons facility in Tyre, Lebanon

Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon:

'Hezbollah will continue to fire - we will continue to fight'

Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi visits troops in Kfarkela in Southern Lebanon, stressing: 'We will continue to fight, to implement plans, conduct deep strikes, and hit Hezbollah very hard.'

'Hezbollah will continue to fire - we will continue to fight'

A peek into the Commando Brigade's activities in southern Lebanon

IDF commandos located a mobile rocket launcher, underground weapons storehouse, and more. Watch.

A peek into the Commando Brigade's activities in southern Lebanon

Fourth round of strikes

IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Dahieh

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers, weapons storage facilities, and additional terrorist infrastructure sites in four rounds of strikes on the group's Beirut stronghold.

IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Dahieh

Source:

Hezbollah to respond to ceasefire proposal 'within days'

Hezbollah received copy of US ceasefire proposal, will issue response after examining it, report says.

Hezbollah to respond to ceasefire proposal 'within days'

Trump's message to Israel: Advance a deal with Lebanon

Diplomatic source says that US President-elect Donald Trump told Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer that Israel needs to reach an agreement which will end the war in Lebanon.

Trump's message to Israel: Advance a deal with Lebanon

Watch:

IDF reveals Hezbollah sites in village touching Israeli border

The IDF published an illustration of Kfarkela, exposing terrorist infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah and its Radwan Forces in the heart of a civilian village

IDF reveals Hezbollah sites in village touching Israeli border

Southern Lebanon:

IDF commandos raid new Hezbollah targets

Commandos from the Egoz, Maglan, and Duvdevan Units have been operating in thicketed, mountainous terrain

IDF commandos raid new Hezbollah targets

Taking aim at new targets:

Southern Lebanon: Radwan Force weapons, rocket launchers exposed

Soldiers from the IDF's 188th Brigade tackle new targets in southern Lebanon, locate Radwan Force weapons storehouse.

Southern Lebanon: Radwan Force weapons, rocket launchers exposed

IAF strikes in Dahieh - as a plane prepares to take off nearby

Israel strikes in Beirut's Dahieh suburb as plane prepares to take off from a nearby airport. Watch.

IAF strikes in Dahieh - as a plane prepares to take off nearby

Hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in a week

Over 140 launches struck, 200 Hezbollah terrorists threatening Israeli home front eliminated, as IDF forces continue operations in Lebanon.

Hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in a week

'Gift' to Trump

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan

Israeli officials tell The Washington Post that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told Trump and Jared Kushner that Israel is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan

IDF strikes smuggling routes between Syria and Lebanon

The IDF struck routes used by Hezbollah and the Syrian regime to smuggle weapons to the terror organization in Lebanon.

IDF strikes smuggling routes between Syria and Lebanon

Watch:

Israeli Navy operates against Hezbollah in Lebanon

The IDF released rare footage of the Israeli Navy intercepting a Hezbollah UAV and striking the terror organization's central naval base in Beirut.

Israeli Navy operates against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Four Hezbollah commanders eliminated in Lebanon

IDF eliminates Hezbollah field commanders of Khiam, Tebnit, and Ghajar, and the anti-tank missile commander of the Hajir area.

Four Hezbollah commanders eliminated in Lebanon

IDF CoS in southern Lebanon:

'The IDF is operating very strongly'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks to reserve commanders and soldiers operating in southern Lebanon: We struck heavily against Hezbollah targets in Beirut, the Dahieh, and other locations.

'The IDF is operating very strongly'

2 killed in rocket strike in Nahariya

Sirens sound in much of central and northern Israel after terrorists in Lebanon fire 3 rockets at the Tel Aviv area. 2 killed in direct strike on building in Naharyia.

2 killed in rocket strike in Nahariya

IDI poll reveals:

Most Arabs think Israel's response to Iran attack was too weak

New survey by the Israel Democracy Institute reveals that a majority of Arabs want the Lebanese army to control southern Lebanon following the war, believe Israel's response to the Iranian missile barrage was too weak. Jewish respondents tend to disagree.

Most Arabs think Israel's response to Iran attack was too weak

Massive barrage on northern Israel:

Three injured in rocket barrage near Carmiel

Woman moderately injured, two others lightly injured, after at least 50 rockets were fired towards Carmiel.

Three injured in rocket barrage near Carmiel

Russian official:

'Russia is prepared to assist in reaching a deal in Lebanon'

An official in the Kremlin has confirmed reports that Russia would be involved in talks between Israel and Lebanon.

'Russia is prepared to assist in reaching a deal in Lebanon'

Progress in ceasefire talks in the north

Officials involved in the negotiations say significant progress has been made towards an agreement in the north. Israel demanding freedom of action in the event that Hezbollah re-arms itself.

Progress in ceasefire talks in the north

Southern Lebanon

Watch: Terror tunnel found under cemetery

Within the compound, the troops located command rooms, living quarters, and weapon storage facilities filled with arms and combat equipment - ready to be used to infiltrate Israel.

Watch: Terror tunnel found under cemetery

$10 mil. bounty on his head

Senior Hezbollah figure eliminated in Syria

al-Arabiya reported that Salim Ayyash, who was sentenced to five life sentences for the murder of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, was killed in an airstrike in Syria.

Senior Hezbollah figure eliminated in Syria

IDF soldiers burn flags in Lebanon

In footage on social media, IDF soldiers can be seen burning the Lebanese flag during military operations in the country. 'Their behavior is in contradiction to orders.'

IDF soldiers burn flags in Lebanon

Southern Lebanon:

IDF strikes mobile launchpad ready to strike at Galilee

IDF locates mobile missile system containing 24 ready-to-launch rockets, located adjacent to a civilian structure on the outskirts of a southern Lebanon village.

IDF strikes mobile launchpad ready to strike at Galilee

Watch: IDF 'Mountain Unit' operates in southern Lebanon

IDF forces deepen operations in Lebanon, at the same site from which Hezbollah terrorists launched a rocket towards a children's playground and soccer field in Majdal Shams, killing 12 children.

Watch: IDF 'Mountain Unit' operates in southern Lebanon

In a civilian area

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in southern Lebanon

IAF strikes the launchers from which projectiles were fired from Lebanon toward Acre and Ahihud earlier in the day.

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in southern Lebanon

Blinken to continue to try resolving Gaza and Lebanon conflicts

State Department spokesperson says Secretary of State intends to continue working toward resolving the Gaza and Lebanon conflicts before Trump takes office in January.

Blinken to continue to try resolving Gaza and Lebanon conflicts

Chief of Staff to northern leaders:

In any diplomatic agreement, we'll enforce violations with fire

'Nothing symbolizes victory more than the safe return of residents, and we will make this journey together,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tells municipal leaders of northern Israel.

In any diplomatic agreement, we'll enforce violations with fire

Operations in Beit Lahia begins

IAF strikes 110 targets in Lebanon and Gaza

IDF troops continue to operate in the area of Jabaliya and have eliminated approximately 50 terrorists over the past day. 60 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in a number of strikes in Baalbek and north of the Litani River.

IAF strikes 110 targets in Lebanon and Gaza

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Ariel Sosnov fell during combat in the north

In another incident, a soldier in the Kfir Brigade was severely injured during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Sergeant Ariel Sosnov fell during combat in the north

In southern Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers and storage facilities

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk to civilians, including issuing advanced warnings to the population in the area.

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers and storage facilities

Lebanon files complaint with UN labor org. over pager blasts

Lebanese foreign minister says he traveled to Geneva to file a complaint with the International Labor Organization over the detonation of thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah.

Lebanon files complaint with UN labor org. over pager blasts

Judea, Samaria, and Lebanon:

More than 60 PLO terrorists arrested

In an extensive operation by Israeli forces against the PLO throughout Judea, Samaria, and Lebanon, dozens of terrorists were arrested and others were eliminated.

More than 60 PLO terrorists arrested

Watch:

IDF destroys 70 meter-long tunnel in Lebanon

In shrubbery and underground: IDF destroys terror tunnel spanning 70 meters in Lebanon, confiscates weapons and launch pads.

IDF destroys 70 meter-long tunnel in Lebanon

In southern Lebanon

Soldier from Nahal Brigade seriously injured

The soldier from the 932nd Battalion was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment and his family has been notified.

Soldier from Nahal Brigade seriously injured

Hezbollah underground infrastructure located in south Lebanon

The engineering forces of the 188th Brigade are uncovering, neutralizing and destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah underground infrastructure located in south Lebanon

Using Hezbollah weapons: IDF weighing new antitank units

IDF examining option to create new antitank units using the weapons seized from Hezbollah during fighting in Lebanon.

Using Hezbollah weapons: IDF weighing new antitank units

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Dolls found next to RPGs in Lebanese house

During overnight intelligence-based operations by the 769th Brigade in a village in southern Lebanon, the soldiers conducted targeted raids on several buildings. In one of the buildings, the troops located numerous weapons stored in both the kitchen and children's room, including RPGs, rocket launchers, rockets, grenades, and AK-47 rifles.

Dolls found next to RPGs in Lebanese house

Over picture in Lebanon

IDF dismisses Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer from reserve duty

IDF dismisses MK from Otzma Yehudit after he was photographed in a home in southern Lebanon with graffiti behind him reading "MK Kroizer's office".

IDF dismisses Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer from reserve duty