Israel-Lebanon

IDF Shells Hezbollah Position After Border Blast

An explosive device detonated near an IDF patrol on the border with Lebanon. Israel retaliates by shelling a Hezbollah position.

Lebanon to Complain to UN Over Israeli Airstrikes

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister asks the country’s UN envoy to file a complaint against Israel over two airstrikes that targeted Hezbollah.

Report: IDF Forced to Dismantle 'Spy Device' on Lebanese Border

Lebanese media outlet claims UNIFIL found the Israeli 'spy device' on the Israel-Lebanon border. The IDF remains mum.

Iranian General: Hezbollah Can Target All of Israel

Hezbollah has dramatically improved its missile capabilities, claims senior commander in Revolutionary Guards.

Security Council 'Deplores' Lebanon Border Shooting

UN Security Council condemns the killing of Israeli soldier Shlomi Cohen, calls for moves to ease tensions with Lebanon.

IDF Boosts Navy near Lebanon

Bombings, rocket attack followed by news that IDF will station a new, advanced warship on Israel’s northern border.

Lebanon Claims: Israeli Warplanes Over Beirut

Lebanon claims Israeli warplanes flying over Beirut, appeals to UN.

Netanyahu: Israel Acting to Deny Hizbullah Syrian Arms

Israel preventing Syrian weapons from reaching Hizbullah and will continue to do so, Netanyahu says.

Following Syria Strikes, IDF Moves Iron Dome to North

IDF moves two anti-missile installations to north following alleged Syria airstrikes.

Lebanon Says Israeli Warplanes Flying Over the Country

The Lebanese army says that eight Israeli warplanes have flown over Lebanon’s airspace in a span of 14 hours.

Israeli Citizen Enters Lebanon, Detained by Army

An Israeli citizen entered Lebanon and was arrested by the Lebanese army. He will be returned after being interrogated.

IDF Calls Sudden Major Exercise in North

Threats from Lebanon, Syria lead IDF to call sudden major drill in the north.

Report: Israeli Warplanes Soar Through Lebanese Skies

Four Israeli war planes were seen flying in the skies of Lebanon on Tuesday, according to that country’s official news agency.

Report: Hizbullah CFO Flees to Israel

Hizbullah’s CFO has fled to Israel with him large sum of stolen money, classified documents and maps, reports local media.

Israel Looks to Expand Navy to Protect Gas Interests

With new sea-borne gas finds under threat from Hizbullah, Iran, and Turkey the IDF is looking to expand its naval fleet.

Nasrallah Warns Israel: Don’t Touch Our Waters

Hizbullah leader Hasan Nasrallah warns Israel: If you touch Lebanon's oil facilities, we will fight back.

Hizbullah-PSP Plays the Israel Card

The Hizbullah-backed PSP government in Lebanon has called for 'national unity' to 'confront ongoing Zionist aggression' amidst domestic tensions.

Ban Ki-Moon Blames Israel, Also Arabs for Nakba Day Riots

UN report says Israel used excessive force during Nakba Day riots, chides Arab demonstrators who behaved 'provocatively'.

Lame-Duck Congressman Removes Hold on Military Aid for Lebanon

A senior US legislator, who will lose a committee position in the new GOP-controlled Congress, does a U-turn and backs military aid for Lebanon.

US has Big Plans: Peace Talks between Israel, Lebanon, Syria

The US hopes to move beyond talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to negotiations that include Syria and Lebanon.

Congress Blocks Military Aid To Lebanon

Congress is blocking aid to Lebanon because of last week’s Lebanese army attack on the IDF, the House Foreign Affairs panel chairman says.

Anger in Lebanon as US Aid Called into Question

Lebanese politicians react with anger as US lawmakers, Israel call to rethink US military aid to Lebanon in wake of border clash.

IDF Fires Warning Shots at Lebanese 'Fishing Vessel'

A Lebanese fishing vessel entered a restricted Israeli maritime zone and prompted IDF warning shots. Israeli planes allegedly flew over Lebanon.

UN Calls Meeting to Avoid 'Misunderstandings'

The UN force in Lebanon asks Israel, Lebanon to avoid “misunderstandings” along the border in a three-way meeting.

Netanyahu to Lebanon, Hamas: 'Don't Test Us'

Decries 'criminal attacks' on Israel, vows: 'Whoever fires at Israel's citizens, we will reach him and hit him with great force.'

Netanyahu: Israel will Respond Forcefully to Further Attacks

United States is 'extremely concerned' about violence on the Lebanon/Israel border, urges 'maximum restraint.'