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Over ceasefire breach

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and engineering vehicles in southern Lebanon used to rebuild terror sites, violating ceasefire terms.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF strikes terrorist in Tyre, Lebanon

IDF takes out Hezbollah terrorist who served as head of an artillery squad in the Al-Harash area in Lebanon.

IDF strikes terrorist in Tyre, Lebanon

IDF targets Radwan Force base

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facilities, military infrastructure, in southern Lebanon.

IDF targets Radwan Force base

IDF reveals: Teacher by day, terrorist by night

'Teacher' Mohamed al-Hasini eliminated in precise strike in southern Lebanon, revealed as Hezbollah terrorist who worked to rebuild terror group's artillery capabilities.

IDF reveals: Teacher by day, terrorist by night

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing facility

The IDF struck a structure from which Hezbollah terrorists operated in the Bir al-Sansal area in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing facility

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After Gaza: IDF prepares for next scenario

IDF Brigade 401 completes brigade-wide training exercise on northern border, for the first time after the brigade's operations in Gaza.

After Gaza: IDF prepares for next scenario

IDF exposes Hezbollah's modus operandi

IDF says Hezbollah terrorists took control of civilian areas, facilitated the transfer of weapons and operatives, and embedded terrorist infrastructure in the heart of the civilian population.

IDF exposes Hezbollah's modus operandi

Hezbollah liaison officer eliminated after arms smuggling scheme

The IDF said it eliminated Hezbollah liaison officer Abu Ali Salameh in southern Lebanon, citing his role in embedding terror infrastructure in civilian areas and obstructing enforcement actions.

Hezbollah liaison officer eliminated after arms smuggling scheme

IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound

Hezbollah training structures, tunnel shafts, targeted in IDF strikes in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound

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IDF: Mission completed in southern Lebanon

The IDF has published documentation of the operation carried out by the Multi-Dimensional Unit against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon over the past two months.

IDF: Mission completed in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah leader warns: Disarming us will be the end of Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem threatens Lebanese government, claims disarming of terror group will weaken Lebanon.

Hezbollah leader warns: Disarming us will be the end of Lebanon

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IDF launches strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley

Local media outlets reported that IDF strikes targeted Hezbollah targets in the village of Sahmar in the western Bekaa Valley.

IDF launches strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley

Two waves of strikes

IDF puts crosshairs on Hezbollah weapons infrastructure

Military targets underground storage facilities and weapons shafts, citing violations of Israel-Lebanon understandings.

IDF puts crosshairs on Hezbollah weapons infrastructure

IDF takes out Hezbollah rocket launchers

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons sites, rocket launchers, and other military sites in southern Lebanon.

IDF takes out Hezbollah rocket launchers

Foreign Min.: Extensive Hezbollah infrastructure south of Litani

Foreign Ministry slams Lebanese claims of control in southern Lebanon, demands Lebanese government fully disarm Hezbollah. 'Hezbollah continues to rearm with the support of Iran.'

Foreign Min.: Extensive Hezbollah infrastructure south of Litani

PMO:

Hezbollah must be fully disarmed, Lebanon ceasefire implemented

Lebanese Army declares full control of southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office issues statement calling for ceasefire agreement to be properly kept.

Hezbollah must be fully disarmed, Lebanon ceasefire implemented

IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas terror infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF carries out precision strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas sites in Lebanon, targeting weapons facilities and terror infrastructure embedded in civilian areas.

IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas terror infrastructure in Lebanon

Hezbollah violates ceasefire, IDF eliminates terrorists

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists attempting to rebuild terror group's infrastructure in southern Lebanon, in violation of ceasefire agreement.

Hezbollah violates ceasefire, IDF eliminates terrorists

Hezbollah threat

Report: Israel weighs Lebanon operation

Israel is weighing a Lebanon operation as Hezbollah rebuilds under the ceasefire. Netanyahu discussed expanded strikes with Trump, while US officials urge waiting to allow further talks with Beirut.

Report: Israel weighs Lebanon operation

IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound

The IDF struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites in several areas in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound

Drawdown accelerates

1,800 UN peacekeepers leave south Lebanon

UNIFIL says over 1,800 peacekeepers have left south Lebanon since November, with more to follow.

1,800 UN peacekeepers leave south Lebanon

Lebanese PM:

'All weapons must be under state authority, not Hezbollah'

Lebanon’s PM says all weapons must be under state authority, rejects fears of civil conflict, and vows efforts to stop Israeli attacks while seeking full Israeli withdrawal.

'All weapons must be under state authority, not Hezbollah'

Ad Kan Chairman:

'Hamas document exposes preparations for next massacre'

A document circulated by Hamas reveals the group's lessons from the war and its preparations for next massacre, this time coordinated with Lebanon, Judea, and Samaria.

'Hamas document exposes preparations for next massacre'

Deaths of Kehati and Erlich

IDF Chief dismisses officer over fatal operational failure

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered severe command measures against Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, dismissing him from service after an operational failure led to the deaths of two soldiers in Lebanon.

IDF Chief dismisses officer over fatal operational failure

Hezbollah leader:

'Disarmament plan is an Israeli-American plot'

Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem rejects Lebanon’s move to disarm the group, calling it an “Israeli-American plan”.

'Disarmament plan is an Israeli-American plot'

IDF: Radwan Force training terrorists in Lebanon

IDF strikes Radwan Force training ground and weapon storage facilities in Lebanon.

IDF: Radwan Force training terrorists in Lebanon

Lebanese President:

'Diplomatic efforts have reduced risk of war with Israel'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says the threat of renewed war with Israel has eased thanks to diplomatic efforts and a de-escalation mechanism, despite ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

'Diplomatic efforts have reduced risk of war with Israel'

Lebanon

Key terrorist from Iranian 'Quds Force' eliminated

The IDF stated that the terrorist operated under the Revolutionary Guards and was involved in Iranian-directed terrorist activity against the State of Israel.

Key terrorist from Iranian 'Quds Force' eliminated

IDF dismantles Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes several Hezbollah launch sites in southern Lebanon, dismantling military structures and terrorist infrastructure. 'Sites sites constitute a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.'

IDF dismantles Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Zvi Yehezkeli: Lebanese Army cannot disarm Hezbollah

Arab affairs analyst Zvi Yehezkeli warns Hezbollah has infiltrated Lebanon's army too deeply for it to be able to disarm the terror group.

Zvi Yehezkeli: Lebanese Army cannot disarm Hezbollah

Potential link to Ron Arad?

New details emerge on Lebanese official's abduction

Swedish citizens kidnapped Lebanese security official Ahmad Shukr before one of them left the country, new report reveals.

New details emerge on Lebanese official's abduction

Report in Lebanon

Officer kidnapped due to connection to Ron Arad's abduction

Former Lebanese security officer Ahmad Shukr has disappeared. Lebanese sources claim he may have been kidnapped by Israel in an intelligence operation

Officer kidnapped due to connection to Ron Arad's abduction

Hezbollah terrorist who served in Lebanese military eliminated

The IDF eliminated three terrorists, including one who simultaneously served in the Lebanese intelligence unit, who were working to advance attacks on Israel and rebuild Hezbollah.

Hezbollah terrorist who served in Lebanese military eliminated

After UNIFIL

Italy seeks to keep military presence in Lebanon

Italy plans to keep troops in Lebanon after UNIFIL ends in 2026, with Defense Minister Guido Crosetto vowing continued military and training support for the Lebanese armed forces.

Italy seeks to keep military presence in Lebanon

Report: France sidelined as Israel, Lebanon hold civilian talks

A second round of Israel-Lebanon civilian talks in Naqoura reportedly saw France sidelined, US pressure on Israel, and unresolved disputes over a proposed border economic zone.

Report: France sidelined as Israel, Lebanon hold civilian talks

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Hezbollah rebuilds weapons‑smuggling network through Syria

US officials warn that Iran is funneling weapons to Hezbollah and to a Kurdish militia in northern Syria through a smuggling network.

Hezbollah rebuilds weapons‑smuggling network through Syria

Lebanese PM:

'Disarmament of Hezbollah south of Litani is close'

Lebanon says it is days from completing Hezbollah’s disarmament south of the Litani River, as stipulated in last year’s ceasefire agreement.

'Disarmament of Hezbollah south of Litani is close'

Rubio:

'No peace if Hamas retains the ability to attack Israel'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Hamas must fully disarm to ensure peace, as Washington seeks partners for Gaza stabilization and urges Lebanese control over Hezbollah.

'No peace if Hamas retains the ability to attack Israel'

Operation Behind the Back

The naval raid that exposed Hezbollah's secret unit

Shayetet 13 commandos arrested a Hezbollah terrorist working under civilian cover to create a naval unit for the terrorist organization.

The naval raid that exposed Hezbollah's secret unit

IDF targets Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF strikes multiple Hezbollah military compounds, terror infrastructure sites across Lebanon, targeting training facilities, weapons storage, and launch sites.

IDF targets Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

Former IDF commander:

'Preemptive strikes will prevent future threats'

Former IDF Major General Noam Tibon criticizes the government for allowing Iran and Hezbollah to strengthen without decisive military and political follow‑through.

'Preemptive strikes will prevent future threats'

Two British-Lebanese men charged in UK for Hezbollah membership

Two British-Lebanese men face terror charges in London for alleged Hezbollah membership, training in Lebanon, and involvement in drone parts procurement.

Two British-Lebanese men charged in UK for Hezbollah membership

Hezbollah violated ceasefire nearly 2,000 times in past year

According to Galei Tzahal, Hezbollah violated the ceasefire with Israel 1,925 times over the past year, as Israeli officials warn Lebanese enforcement remains inadequate.

Hezbollah violated ceasefire nearly 2,000 times in past year

In southern Lebanon:

IDF takes out Zakaria Yahya al-Hajj, senior Hezbollah terrorist

IDF successfully eliminates Zakaria Yahya al-Hajj, senior member of Hezbollah, in Jwaya area strike, vows to continue its operations to eliminate any threat to Israel’s security.

IDF takes out Zakaria Yahya al-Hajj, senior Hezbollah terrorist

In less than an hour

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists

The IDF struck and eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists in different areas in southern Lebanon within less than an hour.

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists

Hezbollah leader promises: We will not disarm

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expresses willingness to work with Lebanese army to defend country from Israel, refuses to disarm.

Hezbollah leader promises: We will not disarm

IDF postpones strike in southern Lebanon

IDF temporarily postpones planned strike in southern Lebanon, following request from Lebanese army.

IDF postpones strike in southern Lebanon

Lebanon FM claims:

'Israel planning major military operation against Lebanon'

Lebanon’s FM Youssef Rajji warns Israel plans a major strike, while also criticizing Hezbollah and Iran.

'Israel planning major military operation against Lebanon'

2nd time this week:

IDF strikes Hezbollah training facility in Lebanon

IDF struck a compound used by Hezbollah's Radwan Force to conduct shooting exercises and additional training on the use of various types of weapons.

IDF strikes Hezbollah training facility in Lebanon

Amid dispute over Hezbollah

Iranian FM accepts Beirut invite

Iran’s FM Araghchi accepts Beirut’s invitation after his Lebanese counterpart rejected a visit to Tehran.

Iranian FM accepts Beirut invite

US lawmakers to Lebanon:

'Disarm Hezbollah without delay'

Bipartisan US lawmakers urge Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, warning that failure to act violates ceasefire commitments and risks renewed war under Iran-backed militia control.

'Disarm Hezbollah without delay'

Southern Lebanon:

IDF targets Hezbollah launch site, training facilities

IDF strikes Hezbollah training and launch sites in southern Lebanon, targeting Radwan Force facilities used to prepare attacks against Israeli troops and civilians.

IDF targets Hezbollah launch site, training facilities

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IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon

IDF troops dismantled old Hezbollah underground infrastructure to prevent the terrorist organization from returning to use it.

IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon

UN delegation urges Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire compliance

A UN Security Council delegation urges Israel and Hezbollah to uphold the 2024 ceasefire, backs Lebanon’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, while warning peacekeepers must not be targeted.

UN delegation urges Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire compliance

Israel thwarts Hamas attempt to infiltrate northern towns

IDF reveals Hamas infrastructure and plans to infiltrate Galilee towns, kidnap Israeli civilians.

Israel thwarts Hamas attempt to infiltrate northern towns

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IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons caches in southern Lebanon

The IDF struck several weapons storage facilities belonging to Hezbollah located in the heart of the civilian population.

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons caches in southern Lebanon

The Pope asks Europe to follow Lebanon. Good luck!

Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics concerned about the West to be “less afraid” of Islam. How did that work out in Lebanon? Beirut, once known as the Paris of the Middle East, is a terrorist stronghold - and today, Paris is the Beirut of Europe. Opinion.

The Pope asks Europe to follow Lebanon. Good luck!

Naqoura:

Meeting expands civilian role in talks on Lebanon ceasefire

Senior officials meet in Naqoura to review efforts toward a lasting cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, aiming to strengthen long-term stability and create peace along the border.

Meeting expands civilian role in talks on Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanese PM:

Naqoura meeting will not lead to Israel-Lebanon normalization

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam said adding a civilian delegate to the ceasefire committee is not a step toward normalization, insisting Lebanon is not entering peace talks with Israel.

Naqoura meeting will not lead to Israel-Lebanon normalization

In wake of tension:

Prime Minister announces cooperation with Lebanon

For the first time, Israel and Lebanon will send civilian representatives to the Naqoura ceasefire committee meeting, aimed at advancing economic dialogue and laying groundwork for future cooperation.

Prime Minister announces cooperation with Lebanon