Northern Arrows

Revealed: Hezbollah terrorists concealed weapons in a mosque

Over the past day, IDF forces in southern Lebanon discovered, confiscated, Hezbollah weapons hidden in a mosque in southern Lebanon.

Ceasefire collapsing?

IAF aircraft strike deep in Lebanon

Throughout Saturday, IDF operating against targets in Lebanon that threatened the State of Israel and violated the ceasefire agreement.

Hezbollah leader claims 'victory' over Israel

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem claims the group's "divine victory" over Israel surpassed the victory the group claimed after the 2006 Second Lebanon War.

Lebanon ceasefire:

IDF identifies and thwarts terrorist activity in southern Lebanon

IDF identifies terrorist activity and movement of a Hezbollah portable rocket launcher, says threat was thwarted in an IAF strike.

Discussion of Syria

Netanyahu to hold rare Friday night security consultation

The discussion comes after Syrian rebels entered the city of Aleppo, three days after launching a surprise offensive against Assad’s troops.

IDF operations chief: The threat was not removed

'We will live by our sword in the coming years - the threat was not removed,' Brigadier General Yisrael Shomer, the IDF's chief of operations, warns.

Kiryat Shmona resident:

'Hezbollah won't meet the conditions of the ceasefire'

Refael Salab from Kiryat Shmona speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the difficulties the residents of the north are facing and the disappointment of the ceasefire agreement that did not meet expectations, especially when it comes to a buffer zone.

Over 12,500 terror targets:

IDF summarizes Operation Northern Arrows

During Operation Northern Arrows, 2,500 senior Hezbollah members were eliminated and most of its launch capabilities were eliminated.

Institute for Study of War:

'Ceasefire terms are tantamount to a Hezbollah defeat'

The Insitute for the Study of War released a report stating that the ceasefire in Lebanon shows Israel fulfilled its stated aims and Hezbollah gave up on its aims, but the agreement could allow Hezbollah to rearm and rebuild if Israel and the US do not enforce it.

Netanyahu:

'Conditions to bring hostages home have improved'

Prime Minister stated that the threat on the northern border has been removed and the residents of northern Israel will return 'when they feel it correct.'

'Don't stop fighting'

Ben-Gvir's message to Netanyahu after the ceasefire

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took the opportunity at the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new Sderot police station to express opposition to the ceasefire in Lebanon.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Violations will be enforced - it's our duty to the citizens'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held an operational briefing and stated that the IDF knows precisely that Hezbollah reached this agreement from a position of necessity and weakness.

Updated rules of engagement

'Armed terrorists and Hezbollah operatives will be eliminated'

The IDF announced that it would act aggressively against Hezbollah and terrorists pretending to be civilians to maintain its operational achievements.

Ceasefire day 2:

IAF strikes missile storage facility in southern Lebanon

The IDF struck a facility used by Hezbollah to store mid-range rockets in southern Lebanon after terrorist activity was identified at the site.

Live updates:

UAV hits vehicle in Lebanon after Hezbollah ceasefire violations

Hezbollah continues to bombard Israel with rockets and UAVs while IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon and IAF aircraft strike deeper in the country.

Northern Israelis enraged at ceasefire agreement

Eitan Davidi, head of the town of Margaliot, criticizes the ceasefire with Lebanon, saying it compromises northern residents' safety.

Lebanese Minister:

'We'll be in dangerous territory if Hezbollah violates ceasefire'

Lebanon’s Economy Minister, Amin Salam, says there will be consequences if Hezbollah does not honor the ceasefire agreement.

IDF Spokesman:

'Today we enforced ceasefire violations in the field'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari summarizes the first day of the ceasefire. ' The IDF's mission is to enforce the agreement - any violation of the ceasefire will be met with fire.'

Report:

IDF foiled Hezbollah attempt to develop chemical weapons

According to the unsourced report, the weapons were meant to be used by Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force during an invasion of Israeli territory.

1st day of the ceasefire

IDF: Violations will be enforced, will see if ceasefire will last

The IDF summarized the first day of the ceasefire and emphasized that the test of the agreement will be the enforcement against Hezbollah's violations and attempts to rebuild its war machine.

Moments before ceasefire:

IDF strikes Hezbollah's largest missile production site

Due to its proximity to Syria, the site was a central point through which thousands of weapons components and even terrorist operatives were smuggled between Syria and Lebanon.

US envoy Hochstein:

Hezbollah is degraded, what's the point of degrading it further?

In first interview with Israeli media since the Lebanon ceasefire went into effect today, American mediator Amos Hochstein dismissed criticism that a better deal or outcome could have been reached as "fantasy deals" and "utopia."

Chief of Staff:

'Ceasefire enforcement will be more determined than the fighting'

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi comments on Lebanon ceasefire, says 'We are very, very determined to enforce the guidelines and bring about a completely different reality to the residents of the North.'

IDF sums up Northern Arrows:

Hezbollah lost 70% of its UAVs, and its leaders were eliminated

IDF eliminates chain of command of Hezbollah’s Aerial Unit (127), taking out its Operations Officer, who was responsible for launching UAVs and cruise missiles toward Israel.

A final blow:

IDF attacks secret, critical Hezbollah factory

Shortly before the ceasefire with Lebanon took effect, the IDF struck a secret Hezbollah factory manufacturing surface-to-surface weapons, causing significant damage.

Watch: Lebanese citizens return to homes near Israeli border

Lebanese return to border area following ceasefire with Israel, walk freely near IDF tanks; their Israeli counterparts do not yet feel safe doing the same.

First violation of ceasefire:

Hezbollah terrorists near Israeli border, IDF fires warning

IDF soldiers fire warning shots at Hezbollah terrorists nearing Kfarkela, which overlooks Metula.

Report:

Hamas ready for break in Gaza war

Senior Hamas official says that terrorist organization will agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, following the ceasefire agreement on the northern front.

Widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg:

'He connected hearts, we are continuing in his way'

Rachel, widow of Captain Rabbi Avi Goldberg z"l, says that he 'integrated heaven and earth into daily life,' and talks about the spiritual community center that will continue his path.

Lloyd Austin:

'Ceasefire is good for Israel and good for Lebanon'

US Secretary of Defense welcomes ceasefire agreed to by Israel and Lebanon: Our support for Israel's security remains ironclad, and so does our support for Israel's right to defend itself from Iranian-backed terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas.

After Cabinet approval

Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

Agreement brings to an end the current round of conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

House Speaker Johnson:

'Biden and Harris are still withholding weapons to Israel'

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Biden and Harris following the announcement of the ceasefire in Lebanon: They repeatedly appeased Iran. It is President Trump’s Administration that will pave the way to lasting peace.

WJC on ceasefire:

'Vital step toward restoring security in the north'

Amb. Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, on ceasefire in Lebanon: Israel must also take this moment to redirect its focus to the south and the Gaza envelope.

Senator Graham:

'The ceasefire will protect Israel from another October 7th'

Senator Lindsey Graham welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: I appreciate the hard work of the Biden Administration, supported by President Trump, to make this ceasefire a reality.

President Herzog:

'Cabinet’s decision to approve truce is correct and important'

President Isaac Herzog comments on Lebanon ceasefire, which is set to take effect at 4:00 a.m.: The fundamental test of the ceasefire agreement will be in its full implementation, ensuring the security of all residents of the north of Israel.

Biden on ceasefire:

'What's left of Hezbollah won't be allowed to threaten Israel'

US President delivers remarks on the expected ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, announces 'good news from the Middle East.'

Full agreement between Israel and Lebanon

Israel will withdraw its forces gradually south of the Blue Line over a period of up to 60 days. US will simultaneously promote indirect negotiations to reach a recognized land border.

PM on Lebanon ceasefire

'If Hezbollah doesn't keep the agreement, we'll attack'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, vows Israel will strike Hezbollah for any violation of the agreement.

Commando Brigade eliminates Hezbollah regional commander

Over the past week, the Commando Brigade identified and eliminated an armed terrorist cell, including Hezbollah's regional commander in the area. The regional commander was responsible for conducting terror operations and rocket attacks on northern Israeli communities, including Metula.

With looming ceasefire:

IAF strikes 20 Hezbollah sites in Beirut in 2 minutes

IAF strikes 20 terror targets in the area of Beirut, including an aerial defense unit center, an intelligence center, command centers, weapons storage facilities, an operations room, an artillery storage facility, and terrorist infrastructure sites.

Im Tirtzu head to PM:

'Don't act like Lapid, allow Knesset to approve ceasefire'

Matan Jerafi, CEO of the Im Tirtzu Movement who served 300 days in the reserves, writes to Netanyahu warning that not bringing ceasefire to the Knesset for approval would repeat the Lapid government made with its gas agreement with Lebanon.

IDF confirms:

Ahmad Sabhi, Hezbollah operations commander, eliminated in strike

Ahmad Sabhi Hazima, commander of Hezbollah's operations unit in the coastal sector, eliminated near Tyre in Lebanon; IAF strikes 'Nasser Unit' targets near Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon.

In first since 2000:

IDF ground forces operating near Litani River

Forces from IDF Division 91 operating in the Saluki area and near the Litani River: Dozens of weapons and enemy infrastructure found, destroyed, in Lebanon's mountainous and forested territory.

Soldier severely injured in Gaza, 2nd soldier hit by UAV in north

Reservist non-commissioned officer severely injured in battle in central Gaza, female soldier severely injured by UAV strike near Mt. Hermon.

Lebanon ceasefire?

Cabinet, not government, to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call Diplomatic-Security Council for a vote on the proposed agreement with Lebanon, bypassing the government.

State Department:

'We've made progress on ceasefire, but we're not there yet'

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is close but not yet finalized: Nothing is final until everything is final. We continue to work to try and get an agreement over the line.

Amid reports of ceasefire:

Woman in her 70s seriously injured in barrage on Nahariya

Woman in her 70s seriously injured and a man in his 80s suffers light injuries from impact of rocket which hit a residential building.

IDF strikes more Hezbollah Executive Council control centers

Following the strikes on the terrorist command centers and the Hezbollah Executive Council control centers earlier today, the IDF conducted intelligence-based strikes on two of the council’s command centers and several other command centers.

Israeli official to Arutz Sheva:

'War is not over, ceasefire will be tested on the ground'

Political source tells Arutz Sheva the ceasefire agreement expected to be reached with Lebanon this week will further isolate Hamas and contains significant enforcement mechanisms against Hezbollah.

IDF exposes Hezbollah smuggling routes via Syria

The IDF reveals a series of attacks that thwarted attempts to transfer weapons through Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Under fire:

Dramatic evacuation of injured soldier from battlefield

Logistics operations, tank repairs during combat and saving lives on the battlefield: this is how the Technology and Logistics Division functions.

Ze'ev (Jabo) Erlich:

Golani weapons officer takes responsibility for incident, resigns

Golani weapons officer, Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, resigns following incident, in which Major (res.) Ze'ev Erlich and Sergeant Gur Kehati were killed.

Biden, Macron expected to announce Lebanon ceasefire tomorrow

US, French Presidents expected to announce a 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon tomorrow. French role in compliance mechanism reduced due to Israeli concerns.

Hezbollah launcher used to fire 20 rockets at Nahariya struck

The IAF conducted intelligence-based strikes on command centers of Hezbollah's coast-to-sea missiles unit, communication units, and two additional Hezbollah military command centers in the Dahieh area.

Israeli officials:

Final text of Lebanon ceasefire reached

The political-security cabinet is expected to convene tomorrow to discuss the approval of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.

IDF strikes 25 Hezbollah Executive Council targets

Administrative and supreme body of Hezbollah targeted in airstrikes in Nabatieh, Baalbek, Beqaa Valley, Dahieh, and the outskirts of Beirut.

Ben-Gvir:

'Deal with Lebanon a missed opportunity and a big mistake'

The National Security Minister expressed opposition to a ceasefire deal with Lebanon. 'Right now, when Hezbollah is down and begging for a ceasefire, we can't stop.'

Report:

Lebanon agreement finalized, awaiting Lebanese approval

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering how to present the finalized agreement with Lebanon to the public. Israeli official: No green light has been given yet.

HFC Chief at impact site:

'Resilience of the home front enables IDF to continue operating'

Home Front Command Commanding Officer Rafi Milo visited a rocket impact site in Haifa. 'The resilience and steadfast strength of the home front enable the IDF to continue operating, striking, and hitting our targets— we will persist and continue to do so.'

Mayor of Nahariya:

'Destroy Lebanon or this will never end'

Nahariya Mayor Ronen Marelly criticized the government's handling of ongoing tensions with Lebanon, urging decisive action against Lebanese infrastructure.