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Liberman: We will respond harshly to any 'spillover'

Defense Minister says Israel will not accept Iranian role in Syria following defeat of ISIS.

Liberman: We will respond harshly to any 'spillover'

IDF to build security fence on Israel-Lebanon border

Defense Ministry: Hezbollah will try to stop construction.

IDF to build security fence on Israel-Lebanon border

Danon: Time for UNIFL to fulfill its mandate

UN Ambassador responds to UN's rejecting proof that Hezbollah terrorists operate along the border under the cover of an environmental NGO.

Danon: Time for UNIFL to fulfill its mandate

Nasrallah: 'Hundreds of thousands' ready to fight Israel

Hezbollah leader warns Israel against attacking Lebanon or Syria.

Nasrallah: 'Hundreds of thousands' ready to fight Israel

UN rejects Israeli claims of Hezbollah posing as NGO

UN disputes Israeli proof that Hezbollah terrorists operate along the border under the cover of an environmental NGO.

UN rejects Israeli claims of Hezbollah posing as NGO

Man crosses border into Lebanon

Former Southern Lebanon Army soldier seen crossing border from Israel to Lebanon. IDF says he turned himself into Lebanese army.

Man crosses border into Lebanon

Danon reveals to the UN:

Hezbollah outposts under the guise of an agriculture NGO'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN presents evidence to Security Council that Hezbollah has set up outposts on border by pretending to be an NGO.

Hezbollah outposts under the guise of an agriculture NGO'

'Israel can bring 'unimaginable power' against Hezbollah'

IAF head says air force capabilities have grown tremendously since 2006 Lebanon war, ready to be used against Hezbollah.

'Israel can bring 'unimaginable power' against Hezbollah'

Chief of Staff:

'We will continue to prevent weapons transfers to Hezbollah'

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot says Hezbollah continues to be the biggest threat to Israel's security.

'We will continue to prevent weapons transfers to Hezbollah'

An unusual confrontation in front of Ambassador Nikki Haley

UNIFIL commander tells US UN Ambassador that situation with Hezbollah is calm, Israeli general responds that UNIFIL does not do its job.

An unusual confrontation in front of Ambassador Nikki Haley

Eizenkot: Hezbollah is the IDF's top priority

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot says IDF has offensive, defensive plans and is ready to fight on a moment's notice.

Eizenkot: Hezbollah is the IDF's top priority

Lebanon works to ban 'Wonder Woman' because actress is Israeli

Lebanese ministry requests general-security administration ban film starring Gal Gadot, cancel Wednesday screening.

Lebanon works to ban 'Wonder Woman' because actress is Israeli

Israeli spy Shulamit Cohen-Kishik dies at 100

Spy who worked undercover in Lebanon for 14 years, helping to bring persecuted Jews from Arab countries to Israel.

Israeli spy Shulamit Cohen-Kishik dies at 100

Elite Hezbollah unit operating in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah moves elite units from Syria to 'sensitive areas' in southern Lebanon, to ' strengthen its forces' near Israeli border.

Elite Hezbollah unit operating in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah: We've captured an Israeli spy

Lebanon says they've captured Iraqi citizen working as Israeli spy.

Hezbollah: We've captured an Israeli spy

Nasrallah mocks 'weak' Israel

Hezbollah leader calls Israel weak following incident in which a Lebanese citizen successfully infiltrated into Israel.

Nasrallah mocks 'weak' Israel

Officer to be dismissed following infiltration from Lebanon

IDF Northern Command decides to dismiss a company commander following infiltration by a Lebanese citizen into Israel last week.

Officer to be dismissed following infiltration from Lebanon

'Evidence of Hezbollah's violations is mounting each day'

Israel sends letter detailing Hezbollah violations of UN Security Council resolutions to UNSC President Nikki Haley.

'Evidence of Hezbollah's violations is mounting each day'

Lebanese PM blasts Hezbollah over media tour

Lebanese Prime Minister criticizes Hezbollah after it organizes media tour of the country's demarcation line with Israel.

Lebanese PM blasts Hezbollah over media tour

Lebanese officials oppose Hezbollah

Five former Lebanese presidents and prime ministers publicly oppose Iran's involvement in Lebanon via Hezbollah.

Lebanese officials oppose Hezbollah

'Hezbollah is our number one challenge'

IDF Chief of Staff warns Israel faces serious threats on northern border, says IDF monitoring 'regular use of chemical weapons' in Syria.

'Hezbollah is our number one challenge'

Lebanese journalist blasted for call to eliminate Nasrallah

Lebanese journalist who urged Israel to eliminate Hezbollah leader facing lawsuits.

Lebanese journalist blasted for call to eliminate Nasrallah

Answer to Hezbollah: Comprehensive air defense to be operational

In two weeks Magic Wand becomes operational, to provide enhanced security to threats against Israel at nationwide level.

Answer to Hezbollah: Comprehensive air defense to be operational

'If Lebanese rockets strike Israel, it's a declaration of war'

Education Minister Bennett speaks with Arutz Sheva about security on the northern border, education, and the IDF.

'If Lebanese rockets strike Israel, it's a declaration of war'

Lebanese journalist calls on Israel to kill Nasrallah

Lebanese TV news anchor Maria Maalouf calls upon Israel to kill Hezbollah chief. 'Rid us of Nasrallah and gain our faith.'

Lebanese journalist calls on Israel to kill Nasrallah

'Hezbollah is preparing for war'

IDF Chief of Staff warns Shiite terror group is violating UN resolutions and is arming itself in preparation for war against Israel.

'Hezbollah is preparing for war'

Report: Iran set up weapons factories for Hezbollah in Lebanon

Iran reportedly training Hezbollah operatives to manufacture rockets and weapons to circumvent Israeli attacks on arms transports.

Report: Iran set up weapons factories for Hezbollah in Lebanon

'Lebanese army is Hezbollah unit'

Defense Minister Liberman presents new data on Syrian/Lebanese theater in briefing to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

'Lebanese army is Hezbollah unit'

Lebanese media decries Hezbollah coercion

Lebanese civilian population tires of coercive religious measures, bans on drinking, gender mixing.

Lebanese media decries Hezbollah coercion

Lebanese protesters cross border into Israel

Lebanese protesters cross into Israel, IDF forces them back over border.

Lebanese protesters cross border into Israel

Nasrallah to Israel: 'Count to 1 million' before starting war

Hezbollah leader again threatens Israel, warns his organization will not have red lines in future confrontation.

Nasrallah to Israel: 'Count to 1 million' before starting war

Lebanese President issues warning to Israel

Lebanese President Michel Aoun says any Israeli attempt to violate Lebanon's sovereignty would be met with "appropriate response".

Lebanese President issues warning to Israel

Lebanon claims to have arrested 5 'Israeli spies'

Lebanon’s General Security says it arrested a spy ring comprised of five people who allegedly spied for Israeli embassies abroad.

Lebanon claims to have arrested 5 'Israeli spies'

Report: Captured Beirut terrorist was ISIS member

Suicide bomber who was captured before carrying out attack in Beirut confessed to being a terrorist from ISIS.

Report: Captured Beirut terrorist was ISIS member

Lebanese security forces foil Beirut terror attack

Lebanese security forces stop suicide bomber before he enters a cafe in Beirut's busy Al-Hamra district.

Lebanese security forces foil Beirut terror attack

Lebanon approves new Cabinet

Lebanon's parliament approves national unity Cabinet in which Hezbollah is a key member.

Lebanon approves new Cabinet

U.S. denies Lebanon's army gave Hezbollah American APCs

United States denies claim by IDF official that American APCs seen being operated by Hezbollah were provided by Lebanon's official army.

U.S. denies Lebanon's army gave Hezbollah American APCs

New Lebanese government introduced

Hezbollah will have two ministerial portfolios in new cabinet headed by Saad Hariri.

New Lebanese government introduced

Hezbollah turns 200 towns in Lebanon into launching pads

IDF publishes map with nearly 10,000 Hezbollah targets it could attack during a potential confrontation with the terror group.

Hezbollah turns 200 towns in Lebanon into launching pads

3.6-magnitude earthquake felt in northern Israel

Earthquake which struck southern Lebanon felt in cities such as Tzfat and Kiryat Shmona. No injuries or damages reported.

3.6-magnitude earthquake felt in northern Israel

How did Hezbollah get American tanks?

What's Israel's connection to US-made armored vehicles now in the hands of Islamic terror group?

How did Hezbollah get American tanks?

Hezbollah denies claiming it is 'an army'

It has a "military wing", it parades in Syria, but Hezbollah denies its second-in-command admitted the group had become an army.

Hezbollah denies claiming it is 'an army'

Syria sends envoy to Lebanon

Syria's presidency dispatches an envoy to Lebanon to congratulate newly-elected President Michel Aoun.

Syria sends envoy to Lebanon

Two years later: Lebanon elects new president

Lebanese lawmakers elect Michel Aoun, who was backed by Hezbollah, as president, ending a two-year vacuum.

Two years later: Lebanon elects new president

IDF soldiers on Lebanese border come under fire, 1 wounded

IDF soldier wounded by gunfire along Lebanese border.

IDF soldiers on Lebanese border come under fire, 1 wounded

Arad family was not given new information about Ron Arad

Ron Arad's brother says his family has not been given any new information despite IDF and Mossad reports that the family was kept updated.

Arad family was not given new information about Ron Arad

'Next Lebanon war just a matter of time'

Brigadier-General expects third Lebanon war, suggests Israel has responsibility to aid Syrian Druze in midst of Syrian civil war.

'Next Lebanon war just a matter of time'

Danon: Time to expel Hezbollah from southern Lebanon

As Security Council renews UNIFIL's mandate, Israeli Ambassador calls to expel Hezbollah from the area.

Danon: Time to expel Hezbollah from southern Lebanon

Hezbollah rocket victims lose U.S. suit against Lebanese bank

U.S. appeals court rules against victims of Hezbollah rocket attacks in Israel who wanted to hold a Lebanese bank liable.

Hezbollah rocket victims lose U.S. suit against Lebanese bank

Nasrallah: I'm not hiding in a bunker

Hezbollah leader insists he hasn't been hiding in an underground bunker for the past decade, says his group can defeat Israel in a new war.

Nasrallah: I'm not hiding in a bunker

Hezbollah official: Israel's demise 'closer than ever'

Hezbollah's Hashem Safieddine threatens Israel in television interview, says the group can attack "further than the Galilee".

Hezbollah official: Israel's demise 'closer than ever'

Two IDF soldiers critically injured

After their APC collided with a bulldozer, two soldiers remain in critical condition, one unconscious and on a respirator.

Two IDF soldiers critically injured

Lebanese Olympic team refuses to share bus with Israelis

Members of Lebanese Olympic team try to close doors on bus so as to prevent Israel team from joining them on way to opening ceremony.

Lebanese Olympic team refuses to share bus with Israelis

Cloak-and-dagger: Hezbollah 'hoodwinks' IDF

Hezbollah's news agency managed to interview MK Tzipi Livni and Israeli generals - by pretending to be the BBC.

Cloak-and-dagger: Hezbollah 'hoodwinks' IDF

Israeli UN envoy: Lebanon lying about Israeli truce 'violations'

Lebanese envoy to the UN accuses Israel of repeatedly violating truce which ended 2nd Lebanon War; Amb. Danon says opposite is true.

Israeli UN envoy: Lebanon lying about Israeli truce 'violations'

Netanyahu: We'll stop transfer of weapons from Iran to Lebanon

Speaking on 10th anniversary of Second Lebanon War, Netanyahu vows Israel will stop attempts to arm Hezbollah.

Netanyahu: We'll stop transfer of weapons from Iran to Lebanon

Lebanon charges three over suicide bombings

Military prosecutor charges three people, including two Syrians, with links to ISIS, connection to suicide bombings.

Lebanon charges three over suicide bombings

Intelligence Minister: Destroy Hezbollah - through peace

Israeli Israel Intelligence Minister Israel Katz rolls out his plan for ruining Hezbollah, while avoiding war with Lebanon.

Intelligence Minister: Destroy Hezbollah - through peace

Danon: 120,000 Hezbollah missiles aimed at Israel

Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed new intelligence information at the UN showing Hezbollah bases next to schools.

Danon: 120,000 Hezbollah missiles aimed at Israel

UN court nixes trial for Hezbollah commander

Special UN court set up to prosecute killers of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri cancels decision to try Mustafa Badreddine.

UN court nixes trial for Hezbollah commander