Northern Arrows

Halevi in Lebanon:

'Our mission is clear— return residents to northern Israel'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited southern Lebanon and held a situational assessment.

Hezbollah leader:

'Israel can not operate in Lebanon whenever it wants'

Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem says his organization demands a total ceasefire and the assurance of Lebanese sovereignty.

Fallen soldier Omer Gaeldor is the son-in-law of Yaron Gispan

Adi, the widow of Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Gaeldor, who fell in Lebanon, is the daughter of Yaron Gispan, who was murdered in a terrorist attack, but his death was defined for 9 years as suicide.

IDF announces:

Two Hezbollah commanders responsible for strikes eliminated

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operations commander, antitank commander, responsible for missile attacks on northern Israel.

Northern Command chief:

Hezbollah's firing abilities dramatically reduced

'Northern Command's objective is to protect the residents, we're in the midst of an offensive with very good achievements so far,' Northern Command chief Major General Ori Gordin tells commanders,

After a 30-minute chase:

Three UAVs land in Galilee and near Akko

IAF pursues three Hezbollah UAVs for half an hour, attempting unsuccessfully to intercept them.

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Moshe Gaeldor fell in Lebanon

During the incident in which Sergeant First Class Gaeldor fell, three soldiers from the 5111st Battalion, Golani Brigade, were severely injured.

Footage of the fighting:

Division 98 expands ground operations in southern Lebanon

IDF conducts targeted raid on a central Hezbollah terror stronghold in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates commander of Hezbollah's medium-range rocket array

Ali Tawfiq Dweiq, commander of Hezbollah's medium-range rocket array, eliminated near Kfar Jouz in southern Lebanon.

Bodycam footage reveals:

Weapons stockpiles in Lebanese schoolyard

Rockets and weapons stockpiles located in schoolyard in southern Lebanon are destroyed by the IDF. Watch.

Report:

Lebanon pessimistic about ceasefire

Al-Akhbar newspaper notes clauses considered problematic from Lebanon's perspective and claims that government officials are pessimistic about the possibility of reaching a ceasefire.

Five lightly injured in barrage from Lebanon

Five people lightly injured at two different locations where Hezbollah rockets struck in Israel, following barrages on central Israel, Carmiel, and Galilee.

WSJ: Much of the seized Hezbollah weapons are Russian-made

A full 60-70% of weapons found in southern Lebanon at the start of the IDF's ground invasion were Russian-made; experts unsure of whether they were taken from Syria or signal increased cooperation between Russia and Hezbollah, report says.

Report:

Russia increasing its presence on Syria-Israel border

Syria's official SANA news agency reports that Russia is strengthening its presence in the Syrian Golan Heights and has established two additional military posts in the area.

US National Security Adviser:

'No Lebanon agreement yet, but we're seeing progress'

US National Security Adviser tells PBS there is no agreement yet on a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but expresses optimism that a deal could be worked out.

Lebanese official:

'Lebanon and Hezbollah have responded to the US peace offer'

Ali Hassan Khalil, an adviser to Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, says Lebanon presented its comments to the US proposal "in a positive atmosphere".

Sirens in Central Israel:

Five injured, one seriously, by rocket landing in Ramat Gan

Alarms activated in several cities in the Center and Sharon region. Direct landing reported in Ramat Gan, injuring five.

Shfar'am:

Deadly rocket strike against occupied apartment building

A Hezbollah rocket killed a woman, mother of four, this evening when it struck her apartment building in northern Israel.

Netanyahu Confirms:

'We hit a component related to Iran's nuclear program'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has publicly confirmed for the first time that Israel's attack damaged the Iranian nuclear program.

Living quarters and supplies

Watch: Inside a Hezbollah tunnel

Troops from the 226th Reserve Brigade located multi-barrel launchers, mortars, rocket caches, and military equipment used in Hezbollah's attacks against Israel over the past year.

Benny Gantz:

'If the Lebanese government fails, the IDF must act forcefully'

National Unity Party Chairman MK Benny Gantz says that for Israelis to be able to return to northern Israel, southern Lebanon must have a policy similar to that in Area A.

As ceasefire talks continue:

Heavy missile barrage towards Nahariya and nearby areas

Rocket strikes apartments for married students at Kiryat Shmona's hesder yeshiva, causing damage but no casualties.

Watch: Rockets from Hezbollah intercepted over Nahariya

Multiple interceptions following barrage of 30 rockets launched by Hezbollah towards Nahariya and the Western Galilee.

Northern Arrows:

This is what the US ceasefire proposal looks like

New ceasefire agreement will include removal of Hezbollah's military capabilities north as well as south of the Litani River, report reveals.

'Served his head to Israel'

Hezbollah Propagandist's family blames spies for elimination

A family member of eliminated Hezbollah Spokesperson Mohammed Afif was recorded blaming spies serving Israel for his demise.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah's propaganda chief

IDF, Hezbollah confirm that the group's Media Relations Officer Mohammed Afif was eliminated in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon.

'Positive response'

Hezbollah delivers response to ceasefire proposal

Lebanese LBCI channel reports that Lebanon responded positively to the US proposal for a ceasefire ahead of envoy Amos Hochstein's arrival in the region on Tuesday.

First time since 2000:

Israeli artillery battery enters Lebanese territory

As ground forces have begun operating deeper in Lebanese territory, batteries from the Keren (411) Battalion have crossed the border to provide artillery support.

Rabbi Weinberger prays for IDF soldiers when leaving battle

Rabbi Danny Weinberger, Rabbi of the 5067th reserve battalion, said a prayer for the peace of the IDF soldiers, after the battalion left intense fighting in Lebanon.

Report:

Details from draft ceasefire proposal with Lebanon emerge

The proposal includes a full Israeli withdrawal from the occupied areas, the deployment of 5,000 Lebanese troops in southern Lebanon, and granting exclusive military authority in the area to the Lebanese Armed Forces.

In Lebanese village:

Tunnel shaft with underground weapons found and destroyed

The IDF announced that after operations in the Gaza Strip and counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria, the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit, under the command of the 228th Brigade, is conducting limited, localized, targeted raids in southern Lebanon.

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Dahieh, Beirut

IAF conducts intelligence-based strikes on Hezbollah command centers and additional terrorist infrastructure in the Dahieh area, a key Hezbollah terrorist stronghold in Beirut.

Watch:

Israeli missile brings down an 8-story building

A camera captured the moment the IDF bombed a large building in Beirut.

IDF may return civilians to northern Israel soon

The IDF intends to begin withdrawing from the northern border area soon: 'The reality in the north has changed.'

IDF: We targeted a Hezbollah weapons facility in Tyre, Lebanon

IDF confirms Tyre strikes, reveals location of Hezbollah weapons storage facility near mosque and clinics.

Watch: Residents of Eli and relatives of hostages sing together

Residents of the town of Eli, which has lost several soldiers in the war, sing together with families of hostages during a special evening in Eli dedicated to prayers for the hostages' welfare.

Metula declared closed military zone

'This is a historic day, which will remove another significant threat from the town of Metula, from the residents of the north, and from the citizens of the State of Israel,' Metula Council chief David Azoulay says.

Synagogue hit after 10 projectiles launched towards Haifa

At one of the sites hit, damage was caused to vehicles, a building, electric power lines, and a synagogue, MDA chief Eli Bin says.

Sergeant Ori Nisanovich fell in combat in Lebanon

Sergeant Ori Nisanovich, 21 from Jerusalem, fell in combat in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced.

Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon:

'Hezbollah will continue to fire - we will continue to fight'

Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi visits troops in Kfarkela in Southern Lebanon, stressing: 'We will continue to fight, to implement plans, conduct deep strikes, and hit Hezbollah very hard.'

A peek into the Commando Brigade's activities in southern Lebanon

IDF commandos located a mobile rocket launcher, underground weapons storehouse, and more. Watch.

Islamic Jihad confirms:

Two senior members eliminated in Israeli strike in Syria

Rasmi Abu Issa, head of Islamic Jihad's foreign relations team, and Abdul Aziz al-Minawi, from the terror group's political bureau, were eliminated in an Israeli strike in Damascus.

Fourth round of strikes

IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Dahieh

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers, weapons storage facilities, and additional terrorist infrastructure sites in four rounds of strikes on the group's Beirut stronghold.

Source:

Hezbollah to respond to ceasefire proposal 'within days'

Hezbollah received copy of US ceasefire proposal, will issue response after examining it, report says.

Trump's message to Israel: Advance a deal with Lebanon

Diplomatic source says that US President-elect Donald Trump told Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer that Israel needs to reach an agreement which will end the war in Lebanon.

Watch:

IDF reveals Hezbollah sites in village touching Israeli border

The IDF published an illustration of Kfarkela, exposing terrorist infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah and its Radwan Forces in the heart of a civilian village

Southern Lebanon:

IDF commandos raid new Hezbollah targets

Commandos from the Egoz, Maglan, and Duvdevan Units have been operating in thicketed, mountainous terrain

Taking aim at new targets:

Southern Lebanon: Radwan Force weapons, rocket launchers exposed

Soldiers from the IDF's 188th Brigade tackle new targets in southern Lebanon, locate Radwan Force weapons storehouse.

IAF strikes in Dahieh - as a plane prepares to take off nearby

Israel strikes in Beirut's Dahieh suburb as plane prepares to take off from a nearby airport. Watch.

Hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in a week

Over 140 launches struck, 200 Hezbollah terrorists threatening Israeli home front eliminated, as IDF forces continue operations in Lebanon.

Dozens of terrorists killed, IAF strikes over 100 terror targets

Among the terror targets struck in Gaza and southern Lebanon were weapons storehouses, launchers aimed at civilian areas in Israel, command centers, terror cells, and additional military infrastructure.

'Gift' to Trump

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan

Israeli officials tell The Washington Post that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told Trump and Jared Kushner that Israel is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.

Six IDF soldiers fell in battle in southern Lebanon

Six soldiers of the 51st Battalion of the Golani Brigade fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes smuggling routes between Syria and Lebanon

The IDF struck routes used by Hezbollah and the Syrian regime to smuggle weapons to the terror organization in Lebanon.

Watch:

Israeli Navy operates against Hezbollah in Lebanon

The IDF released rare footage of the Israeli Navy intercepting a Hezbollah UAV and striking the terror organization's central naval base in Beirut.

Defense Minister Katz:

'We won't agree to a ceasefire that doesn't disarm Hezbollah'

Newly-appointed Defense Minister visits Northern Command, says 'We will not agree to any ceasefires, we will not take our foot off the pedal' against Hezbollah.

Four Hezbollah commanders eliminated in Lebanon

IDF eliminates Hezbollah field commanders of Khiam, Tebnit, and Ghajar, and the anti-tank missile commander of the Hajir area.

IDF strikes new Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF strikes terrorists in Shejaiya, including Yasser Ghandi, who participated in the October 7 massacre; in Lebanon, IAF strikes launchers used to fire at northern and central Israel.

IDF CoS in southern Lebanon:

'The IDF is operating very strongly'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks to reserve commanders and soldiers operating in southern Lebanon: We struck heavily against Hezbollah targets in Beirut, the Dahieh, and other locations.

Ziv Belfer and Shimon Najm murdered by rocket in Nahariya

Ziv Belfer and Shimon Najm, both in their fifties, residents of Nahariya, are the two men who were murdered today when a rocket fired from Lebanon landed in the northern city.