Lebanon

Netanyahu in Lebanon:

'The war continues, there is still work to do'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited southern Lebanon today with the Defense Minister and the Chief of Staff and announced that there was far more to do against Hezbollah.

Minister Katz announces Operation “Silver Plow" in Lebanon

During a visit to southern Lebanon, the Defense Minister unveiled a strategy to remove the anti-tank threat: “We are taking down the houses that have become terror outposts-just like in Gaza."

Hezbollah weapons cache found in hospital

Hezbollah terrorists were identified conducting surveillance from a hospital window in Bint Jbeil and firing towards IDF soldiers in the area.

Golani avenges fallen comrade

Soldiers of Golani's 13th Battalion returned to the site in southern Lebanon where they lost a comrade and killed the terrorists responsible.

Footage from Lebanon:

Launcher destroyed moments before firing missile at Israel

IDF identifies missile launcher in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon and eliminates it in rapid closure cycle, thwarting launch before it could be carried out.

Jack Engelhard:

The campaign to blame Israel

Have you forgotten what happens on a day when Israel relaxes? Opinion.

Watch: Israeli forces identify terrorists - and strike

Soldiers from the IDF's Paratroopers Brigade, IAF, eliminate terrorists in southern Lebanon battle; earlier, two soldiers were moderately injured.

Forty missiles towards Israel in less than a day

Missile barrages launched towards Nahariya, 10 launched towards Karmiel; some UAVs intercepted over western Galilee.

Ahead of Tuesday talks

Israel and Lebanon ambassadors hold phone call

Lebanon’s presidency confirms a call between its ambassador, Israel’s envoy, and the US ambassador, agreeing to a first meeting Tuesday at the State Department. Israel clarifies it will push for peace with Lebanon but rejects any ceasefire.

IDF delivers massive blow

180+ Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in one minute

In the largest strike in Lebanon since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF simultaneously hits some 100 Hezbollah targets across Beirut, Beqaa, and southern Lebanon. Over 180 terrorists eliminated.

CNN:

Trump asks Netanyahu to ease strikes on Lebanon

Trump reportedly urged Netanyahu to scale back Lebanon strikes and pursue talks, as Israel says no ceasefire is currently planned.

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Hezbollah hides rocket launcher in school yard

IDF identified that the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched rockets from a school compound. Following international law, the IDF struck the school to remove the threat.

IDF deals heavy blow to Hezbollah missile array

IDF reports destruction of over 200 launchers and elimination of senior Hezbollah figures as operations continue to target threats on northern Israel.

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Elimination of Hezbollah cell which hid in bushes

Division 91 forces identified a terrorist cell in southern Lebanon, and one of them was located hiding in the bushes.

Chief of Staff in Lebanon

'War achievements are historic, Hezbollah isolated'

During a tour with soldiers on the outskirts of Bint Jbeil, the Chief of Staff made it clear that the fighting with Hezbollah continues with intensity

Iran: No US talks until Lebanon ceasefire holds

Iran says talks to end the war with the US depend on Washington honoring ceasefire commitments - including halting fighting in Lebanon.

Hezbollah launches missiles at central Israel

Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and the surrounding areas after the IDF warned that Hezbollah may launch missiles at additional areas of Israel.

Fair mediator?

Pakistani minister calls Israel 'evil' and 'cancer'

Israel’s Foreign Minister condemns Pakistan’s defense chief for inflammatory rhetoric, questioning its role as mediator between allies and Iran.

Netanyahu reassures:

No ceasefire in Lebanon, peace through strength'

Netanyahu reassures northern residents that Israel will continue fighting Hezbollah while it holds negotiations with Lebanon, which were reached thanks to Israel's new standing in the region.

Chief of Staff in Lebanon

'Iran is weaker, our achievements against it are historic'

The Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured southern Lebanon today along with the commanders of the Northern Command and Division 98. In talks with soldiers in the field, he emphasized Hezbollah's isolation.

Netanyahu announces direct negotiations with Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered direct talks with Lebanon on Hezbollah disarmament and peace, following requests from Beirut.

'An absolute lie'

IDF reveals extent of Lebanese military's failure

The IDF says Hezbollah fired thousands of missiles from southern Lebanon, contradicting Lebanese army claims that the terror group had been disarmed.

EU urges Lebanon ceasefire; Sa'ar says it echoes Iran's position

EU Foreign Affairs Rep. criticizes Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while FM Sa'ar defends IDF precision and accuses the EU of echoing Iranian positions on Hezbollah and ceasefire terms.

Nonstop missile barrages on northern Israel

Hezbollah continues launching missiles towards northern Israel, while accusing Israel of 'violating' ceasefire, Houthi rebel group promises to respond with 'unprecedented force.'

Senior terror commander killed in IDF strike in Lebanon

The IDF eliminated Maher Qassem Hamdan, a Hezbollah-backed commander in southern Lebanon, along with seven terrorists fleeing the Chebaa area.

Netanyahu:

We will continue to strike Hezbollah wherever necessary

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises recent attacks on Hezbollah, warns Israel will continue to act 'wherever necessary' to restore security to northern Israel.

Israel’s Lebanon quagmire

A familiar dilemma exists: to reoccupy Southern Lebanon, which might push Hezbollah north of the Litani River. But that doesn’t remove the terror group’s long-range capabilities or prevent its rebuilding. Opinion.

Watch: IDF destroys Hezbollah outposts in southern Lebanon

IDF locates tunnel shaft from which terrorist emerged in southern Lebanon, alongside explosives, rocket launchers, and RPGs hidden in underground infrastructure.

Naim Qassem's personal secretary eliminated in IDF strikes

IDF eliminates Ali Yusuf Harshim, secretary and nephew of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem in Beirut.

Paratroopers expand ground operations in southern Lebanon

Paratroopers expand ground operations in southern Lebanon, achieving operational control in the area and eliminating dozens of terrorists.

Analyst warns: We ended the war too early

Channel 12 analyst Nir Dvori warns ceasefire with Iran is premature, gives Iran time to regroup and weakens Israel’s position ahead of negotiations.

VP Vance:

'Israelis have offered to check themselves in Lebanon'

Vice President JD Vance outlines US stance on Iran ceasefire, citing misunderstandings, ongoing negotiations, and warning of consequences if terms are not upheld.

Just hours in:

Ceasefire showing signs of collapse

Iranian parliament speaker accused the US of violating key ceasefire terms before negotiations, raising doubts about further talks. Israel believes Iran may strike, as Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz.

Iran blocks ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after opening strait

Iranian government begins blocking ships hours into ceasefire, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite Trump's assurances the Hezbollah conflict is separate from the ceasefire.

Surprise attack:

IDF strikes 100 targets in Lebanon

Within 10 minutes and across multiple areas simultaneously: The IDF completed the largest coordinated strike targeting more than 100 Hezbollah command centers and military sites.

UN probe:

Israeli tank killed one peacekeeper, Hezbollah IED killed two

Preliminary UN findings reveal one Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed by an Israeli tank projectile and two by a Hezbollah-placed IED in southern Lebanon last month.

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IDF troops pursue and strike Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon

IDF's 146 Division continues operations in southern Lebanon, eliminating some 130 terrorists and dismantling over 1,000 terror sites to secure northern Israel.

Iranian cluster missile launch:

16 impact sites in central Israel

Second missile launch from Iran within hours. 40 missiles launched at northern Israel since the morning. Fallen projectiles injure one, cause damage in Nahariya.

IDF bombs seventh bridge over Litani

The bridges were used by Hezbollah to move reinforcements and supplies to threaten northern Israel.

Hezbollah Footage:

IDF equipment left in Lebanon after intense battle

During a combined operation by paratroopers and the Yahalom unit, heavy fire caused casualties and led to a rapid withdrawal. Engineering equipment left in the area was destroyed from the air to prevent capture or reuse.

Anti-tank missile defense line

IDF concludes major stage of operations in Lebanon

98th Division has expanded its targeted ground operations and completed its deployment along the anti-tank missile defense line in southern Lebanon.

Footage from Lebanon:

IDF eliminates anti-tank squad hiding in a mosque

Troops operating in southern Lebanon identified Hezbollah anti-tank terrorists positioned inside a mosque, the soldiers eliminated the terrorists and destroyed the compound.

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Golani troops destroy over 300 terror infrastructures in Lebanon

Golani Brigade forces, operating under Division 36, continue ground operations in southern Lebanon to destroy terrorist infrastructure.

IDF eliminates key Quds Force commander

Asghar Bagheri, Commander of the Quds Force’s Special Operations Unit (840), eliminated in IDF strike.

Earthquake in Mediterranean felt in northern Israel

Residents of northern Israel report feeling earthquake, EMSC says magnitude 4.5.

Lebanon:

Terrorists who killed four IDF soldiers eliminated

Nahal Brigade forces eliminate three Hezbollah terrorists responsible for deaths of four IDF reconnaissance soldiers.

Watch: IAF strikes in Lebanon

IDF publishes new footage of IDF strikes on launchers and weapon storage facilities concealed in the heart of Lebanon's civilian population.

Chief of Staff:

'Southern Lebanon is a kill zone'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Ras Baida area in southern Lebanon and held a situation assessment with commanders of the Northern Command regarding the progress against Hezbollah.

IDF strikes Hezbollah-linked gas stations in Beirut

Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF has struck more than 15 gas stations of the “Al-Amana" company, which is controlled by Hezbollah

MKs reject IDF plan for Lebanon as not enough

About 20 coalition MKs sent a letter to the political-security cabinet urging it not to approve the General Staff’s operational plan for continuing the fighting in Lebanon as it is does not go far enough.

Hezbollah equipment found in southern Lebanon school

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon found training certificates of Radwan terrorists, RPG manuals, rockets, and launchers in a school.

Watch: IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure

Over 90 terrorists eliminated by IDF's Division 146 as forces continue focused ground operations.

IDF reveals

Hezbollah fired 165 rockets at UN posts in Lebanon

The terrorist organization exploits the presence of UNIFIL as a "human shield": Since the beginning of the war, dozens of cases have been identified in which Hezbollah launches have hit international force positions.

Footage from Lebanon:

Helicopter pilot receives instructions, eliminates terrorists

New footage reveals direct communications between IAF pilots and the forces on the ground; over 2,000 support strikes carried out since start of the war.

Sergeant First Class Guy Ludar fell in Lebanon

Sergeant First Class Guy Ludar, aged 21 from Yuvalim, fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

IDF:

Disarming Hezbollah is not a war objective

An IDF source said that the IDF supports the officer who claimed that disarming Hezbollah is not one of Israel's objectives in the war.

Over 200 targets struck in Iran and Lebanon

IDF completes simultaneous waves of strikes across Iran and Lebanon, attacking over 200 targets belonging to the Iranian terror regime and the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

IDF:

Special footage from IAF's aerial casualty evacuation efforts

IDF soldiers under the Northern Command are continuing targeted ground operations to enhance the forward defensive posture in southern Lebanon.

Goal in Lebanon changed? Defense Minister hits back

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to report claiming Israel unable to disarm Hezbollah, says goals for Lebanon war have not changed, are unrelated to war against Iran.

Military source: Disarming Hezbollah not among goals of war

IDF changing strategy along northern front, will request to demolish dozens of villages along Lebanon border, preventing Lebanese from returning home.