Lebanon

First time since war began:

Hezbollah launched cluster missile at Israel

Police confirm that a missile launched at a residential neighborhood in Kiryat Shmona was carrying a cluster munition.

Captured documents reveal:

How Hezbollah allowed Hamas to establish itself in Lebanon

IDF reveals Hamas documents showing coordination with Hezbollah and Iran to establish a military front against Israel from Lebanon.

Clashes in Lebanon:

Hezbollah terrorist squad eliminated, IDF soldier lightly wounded

Terrorists launched an anti-tank missile toward the forces. In a swift response, the troops engaged and eliminated the terrorists in a ground encounter.

Miracle in Kiryat Shmona

Window of child's bedroom in Kiryat Shmona shatters, landing glass on the bed of five-year-old whose parents' quick thinking saved his life.

Twice-injured commander: 'I want to return to my soldiers'

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin visits H., IDF company commander wounded for a second time during fighting in southern Lebanon. 'You are true heroes, the entire nation of Israel owes you so much.'

IAF hits terrorists fleeing targeted facility in Lebanon

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon destroy Hezbollah weapons sites and command centers, IAF strikes eliminate terrorists fleeing southern Lebanon weapons facility.

Iranian missile lands near Beirut

A missile launched from Iran fell in the Beirut area. In Lebanon, it is believed the target was the U.S. Embassy, while a U.S. official claims the missile was aimed at Cyprus.

Persona non grata:

Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beirut has declared the new Iranian ambassador 'persona non grata' and ordered him to leave the country by Sunday.

Southern Lebanon:

Radwan Force terrorists surrender to infantrymen

Givati Brigade soldiers in southern Lebanon identified several armed Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorists who were planning to fire an anti-tank missile; the terrorists subsequently surrendered.

'Larger-than-life'

Ofer Moskowitz, killed by friendly fire, is laid to rest

Ofer Moskowitz, mistakenly killed by IDF artillery fire in Misgav Am, was laid to rest as family members paid emotional tributes.

Minister Smotrich:

Our border with Lebanon must be the Litani River

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the war must end with the Litani River as Israel’s new border, alongside a buffer zone in Lebanon.

Lebanon:

IDF troops discover antitank missile post in Lebanon

Antitank missile post and various weapons located, targeted, in southern Lebanon.

In first: Hashmonaim Brigade operating in Lebanon

Soldiers from the IDF's Hashmonaim Brigade, who operated until now in Gaza, Judea, Samaria, and Syria, crossed into Lebanon a few weeks ago and have been operating there ever since. Watch.

Lebanon PM: We will not back down against Hezbollah

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam blames Hezbollah for dragging Lebanon into war, signals openness to negotiations with Israel and limiting weapons.

IDF Chief on Lebanon:

Operation has just begun, in the end, Hezbollah will remain alone

IDF senior command approves advancement of targeted ground operations in Lebanon, with IDF Chief Zamir declaring, 'This is a prolonged operation, and we are prepared for it.'

'There could be a tragedy'

Rocket victim's haunting prediction

Just one day before being murdered by a Hezbollah missile, Ofer Moskowitz quoted a song with the words: 'There could be a tragedy.'

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IDF strikes Lebanon's coastal highway bridge over the Litani

Following IDF evacuation warnings, IDF strikes bridge to prevent Hezbollah from transporting reinforcements and arms to southern Lebanon.

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Ten Hezbollah terrorists killed in Lebanon

IDF forces continue targeted raids on Hezbollah military structures in southern Lebanon, destroying infrastructure and seizing supplies.

Chief of Staff visits northern border:

We won't return to 'rounds' of fighting

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Metula and Kiryat Shmona, promising Hezbollah will pay a heavy price, campaign will continue until there is no threat to northern border. 'Your steadfastness and resilience are what enable us to continue.'

IDF strikes 200+ Hezbollah and Iranian targets in Iran & Lebanon

Dozens of wide-scale waves of strikes across Iran and Lebanon conducted simultaneously, taking out more than 200 targets of the Hezbollah terrorist organization and the Iranian terror regime.

After journalist hit in Lebanon

Israel’s ambassador summoned by Russia

Israel's ambassador to Russia, Oded Yosef, summoned for a reprimand meeting after an Israeli airstrike injured RT journalist in southern Lebanon. Israeli Foreign Ministry fires back: Russia supports Iran.

Ground military action:

Golani troops are here, for the People of Israel

Golani Brigade forces, under Division 36, carried out ground operations in southern Lebanon, destroying terror infrastructure and eliminating terrorists with air support.

IDF in Lebanon:

Over 2,000 terror targets struck, 570 terrorists eliminated

Over 2,000 terror targets struck since the start of Lebanon operation, IDF releases footage of defensive and offensive activities against Hezbollah terror group.

Kiryat Shmona:

Two injured, one seriously, from Hezbollah missile strike

Hezbollah missile scores direct hit on building in Kiryat Shmona. Man in his 60s seriously injured with abdominal trauma, woman in her 70s sustained moderate abdominal injuries.

Foreign Ministry

'EU willifully blind on Hezbollah's attacks against Israel'

Israel dismisses the EU's demand it end its military operations against Hezbollah while Hezbollah continues attacking Israel as "blind."

Watch: Russian journalist injured in attack on southern Lebanon

RT correspondent Steve Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida injured in an Israeli strike while filming anti-Israel content in southern Lebanon.

Footage from Lebanon: Over 20 terrorists eliminated in a day

Golani Brigade soldiers thwart antitank fire towards forces, destroy dozens of military buildings, and locate weapons stockpiles and ammunition deep in villages.

Unusual barrage:

Hezbollah launches rockets from Lebanon at Gaza envelope

Missiles fired by Hezbollah triggered sirens in the Galilee, the Shfela, and for the first time, the Gaza envelope.

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New footage of IDF ground operations in Lebanon

IDF releases footage of 36th Division troops operating in southern Lebanon

Only one week on the job

Commander of Iranian division eliminated in Beirut

The IDF eliminated Hassan Ali Marwan, who took over as commander of the Quds Force Imam Hussein Division last week after his predecessor was eliminated.

Finding, detecting, eliminating

A look at IDF Field Reconnaissance operations in Lebanon

Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, IDF soldiers have identified and eliminated dozens of Hezbollah terrorists and dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites.

IDF confirms:

Hezbollah-controlled gas stations targeted in overnight strikes

The IDF struck gas stations belonging to the al-Amana Fuel Company, a fundamental economic infrastructure that supports Hezbollah's military capabilities.

Western leaders call on Israel to stop war in Lebanon

Five Western countries criticized Israel's military actions in Lebanon and called for efforts to prevent a large-scale military operation.

IDF to strike crossings on Litani River

IDF issues urgent warning to residents of southern Lebanon, warning of imminent strikes on Litani River bridges and crossings.

Defense Minister: Attacks are escalating, surprises coming

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns strikes on Iran are escalating, Israel will continue eliminating key figures. 'Significant surprises expected over the course of the day.'

Special footage:

Terrorists exited vehicle holding RPG - and were eliminated

IDF troops identify, eliminate, terrorist cell unloading weapons set to be used against IDF troops.

In overnight operations:

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure

IDF targets weapons storage, launch sites, and financial assets in response to missile fire from Lebanon, aiming to disrupt Hezbollah's operations while minimizing civilian harm.

IDF reveals: This is how Hezbollah's massive barrage was thwarted

IAF destroyed dozens of launchers before and during Hezbollah launches, only 40 rockets crossed into Israel.

Building collapses in Beirut attack

Lebanese Health Ministry reports injured and killed in strikes on Beirut, Baalbek, and southern Lebanon; building in Beirut collapses. Watch.

Minister Miki Zohar:

'Israel determined to end Hezbollah's reign'

Minister Miki Zohar states that Israel is determined to fight Hezbollah with all its might and defeat it, and believes President Trump will not stop Israel.

Sa’ar rejects warnings over Israeli response to Hezbollah fire

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar criticizes Western countries' warnings on Israel’s response to Hezbollah, calling them a “distorted view of reality" amid ongoing attacks.

36th Division joins ground operations in southern Lebanon

IDF troops launched limited ground operations in southern Lebanon to strengthen border defenses and counter Hezbollah threats.

Western leaders warn:

'Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon will have consequences'

Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK condemn Hezbollah attacks on Israel but warn that a major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon could have severe consequences.

Danon

'When Hezbollah attacks, Israel can't pretend diplomacy works'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says the failure of diplomacy to disarm Hezbollah necessitated the current military actions in Lebanon. 'Israel did not choose this situation. Hezbollah did.'

Defense Minister declares:

Shiites won't return to south of Litani River

Defense Minister Israel Katz sends warning message to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, promising he will 'soon meet Hassan Nasrallah and Ali Khamanei in the depths of hell.'

IDF finds Hezbollah weapons cache after airstrike

IDF troops discover Hezbollah weapons depot containing dozens of rockets, explosives, firearms; Haaretz report says Israel trying to maximize results of operation in Lebanon before war in Iran ends.

IDF estimates: Fighting may continue until Shavuot

IDF estimates fighting in northern Israel may continue until early summer, Northern Command official stresses mission ongoing, not limited to specific timeframe.

IDF launches targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon

IDF troops begin limited ground operations in southern Lebanon aimed at dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure, strengthening the forward defense line protecting northern Israeli communities.

MK Akram Hasson: We must pay a price in order to win

MK Dr. Akram Hasson, a resident of northern Israel, tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that Israel must be willing to bear a civilian price in order to defeat terror and create a new Middle East.

Report:

Israel and Lebanon may hold talks on ceasefire, Hezbollah

Israel and Lebanon reportedly preparing talks aimed at a durable ceasefire and Hezbollah disarmament, though no date has been set.

UK condemns Hezbollah attacks on Israel, calls for diplomacy

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel and urges diplomatic action to prevent escalation, while announcing emergency humanitarian funding for Lebanon.

Ahead of Lebanon maneuver?

IDF requests call-up of 450,000 reservists

Israel’s defense establishment is asking the government to approve an expanded reserve call-up quota for the war in Lebanon. The goal: expand the security buffer in southern Lebanon and increase pressure on Hezbollah.

IDF Spokesperson:

'The regime is unstable; we will weaken it further'

IDF Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, delivered a statement regarding the continuation of strikes in Iran and the expansion of the campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

IDF reveals:

Brother of Michigan terrorist was Hezbollah commander

According to the IDF, Ayman Ghazali's brother, Ibrahim, was responsible for managing weapons operations within a specialized branch of the Badr Unit and was eliminated in an IAF strike.

Of US/Israel bombings and invasions:

Lessons from wars in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Egypt, Iraq, et al

The radical nature of Iran's Islamic leaders and the people who follow them blindly indicate that will not be another change of leader Maduro event, nor a war decided through bombardment alone. Analysis.

France proposes peace deal: Lebanon to recognize Israel

France proposes plan requiring Lebanon to recognize Israel and disarm Hezbollah in exchange for Israeli withdrawal; proposal aims to end the state of war and facilitate peace talks within a month.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon and Beirut

IDF strikes Hezbollah command center, terrorists who carried rockets into a weapon storage facility. Watch.

IDF takes out key Hezbollah communications commander

IDF eliminates Hisham Abd al-Karim Yassin, commander in the Palestine Corps of the Quds Force.

IDF conducts focused raids in southern Lebanon

IDF's Seventh Brigade conducting targeted raids in southern Lebanon, Golani Brigade waits for orders.

Iranian missiles spark blaze and cause damage in central Israel

Iranian missile strikes hit central Israel, southern Israel and Jerusalem, causing damage but no injuries. Most missiles intercepted. Fire and damage reported in Shoham and Rishon LeZion.