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Hezbollah leader warns:

'No one-sided ceasefire, we will respond to violations'

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says the ceasefire with Israel requires a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against any Israeli violations in southern Lebanon.

'No one-sided ceasefire, we will respond to violations'

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell in southern Lebanon

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat, from Ashdod, a soldier in the 7106th Battalion, 769th Regional Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Nine soldiers injured, including one seriously.

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell in southern Lebanon

Iranian speaker:

'Talks with US advancing, but gaps remain'

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf acknowledged “progress" in negotiations with the US, but warns a “big distance" remains between the two sides.

'Talks with US advancing, but gaps remain'

All schools to reopen, starting Sunday

Following Home Front Command's changes to directives, Education Minister Yoav Kisch declares all educational institutions fully open and functioning as usual, beginning Sunday.

All schools to reopen, starting Sunday

Reservist Barak Kalfon, 48, fell in southern Lebanon

Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Barak Kalfon, aged 48, succumbed to his wounds after being injured during combat in southern Lebanon.

Reservist Barak Kalfon, 48, fell in southern Lebanon

Trump's expensive gift to Iran

Trump administration weighing thaw of Iranian assets, in exchange for stockpile of enriched uraniaum.

Trump's expensive gift to Iran

Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump insists talks are going 'very well.'

Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch

The new 'yellow line' in southern Lebanon

IDF declares 'yellow line' in southern Lebanon, duplicating concept used following ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza.

The new 'yellow line' in southern Lebanon

Iran defies Trump:

'Our uranium is sacred and not going anywhere'

Iran firmly rejects Trump’s claim that it agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile, declaring it “as sacred as the soil of Iran" and will not be transferred “anywhere."

'Our uranium is sacred and not going anywhere'

Trump:

'Iran agreed to everything, will hand over enriched uranium'

President Trump tells CBS News that Iran has agreed to surrender its enriched uranium to the United States and cease support for terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.

'Iran agreed to everything, will hand over enriched uranium'

'We are no longer a pawn'

Lebanon’s President defends talks with Israel

In a national address following the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, President Joseph Aoun defends direct talks with Israel, declaring Lebanon has reclaimed its decision-making power.

Lebanon’s President defends talks with Israel

Trump optimistic:

'Iran deal expected within days'

Speaking to Axios, President Trump expresses optimism that US and Iranian negotiators will meet this weekend and reach a final deal to end the war.

'Iran deal expected within days'

Minutes before ceasefire:

IDF elite unit establishes presence 12km inside Lebanon

Just hours before the ceasefire with Lebanon took effect, IDF elite soldiers conducted a special operation on Christofani Ridge in southern Lebanon, establishing an operational presence there.

IDF elite unit establishes presence 12km inside Lebanon

All restrictions lifted

Israel to return to full normalcy as of Saturday night

The IDF and Home Front Command announce that all defensive restrictions will be lifted across Israel starting Saturday night, allowing full activity, large gatherings, and the resumption of Memorial Day, Independence Day events, and in-person schooling.

Israel to return to full normalcy as of Saturday night

From battlefield to beacon:

Wounded IDF hero Ari Spitz visits Netanyahu

Wounded IDF soldier Ari Spitz meets Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem after being chosen to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony, with Netanyahu praising his inspiring recovery and resilience.

Wounded IDF hero Ari Spitz visits Netanyahu

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump announces Strait of Hormuz reopened for passage, says naval blockade will continue until 'transaction with Iran' is complete.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

Trump: Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon, enough!

US President Donald Trump declares Israel will no longer bomb Lebanon, says he 'prohibited' IDF from doing so. PM Netanyahu responds, 'we have not yet finished the job.'

Trump: Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon, enough!

Fear of Israel:

Fighter jets escort the Iranian delegation

24 fighter jets from the Pakistani Air Force accompanied the Iranians after the negotiations with the US, fearing that Israel would eliminate them.

Fighter jets escort the Iranian delegation

Iran: Psalms recited in memory of those killed in war with Israel

Iranian Jewish community, cut off from outside news sources, holds special event at Tehran synagogue, honoring those killed in war with Israel and US.

Iran: Psalms recited in memory of those killed in war with Israel

Defense Min.: IDF will continue to hold all areas it has cleared

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to return of Lebanese to south of the Litani River, says IDF is not leaving the area.

Defense Min.: IDF will continue to hold all areas it has cleared

MDA opens emergency clinic in border kibbutz shelter

MDA establishes a clinic in a shelter in Kibbutz Misgav Am, improving medical response for residents along the border.

MDA opens emergency clinic in border kibbutz shelter

Lebanese crossing Litani River southwards, despite warnings

Residents of southern Lebanon, together with Lebanese Army, rebuild bridges over Litani River, allowing mass return after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir promised southern Lebanon would be a 'kill zone.'

Lebanese crossing Litani River southwards, despite warnings

IDF soldiers receive word of ceasefire - in enemy territory

IDF soldiers deep in Lebanon describe confusion regarding ceasefire as battles continue on the ground.

IDF soldiers receive word of ceasefire - in enemy territory

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon maintained overnight

Ceasefire agreement between Jerusalem and Beirut took effect at midnight. The ceasefire held throughout the night, even though Lebanon claimed there had been violations on Israel’s part.

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon maintained overnight

'Future as good neighbors'

World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

European Commission President welcomes 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, calling it a relief after heavy loss of life. Germany and the UN call for long-term regional peace through Hezbollah’s disarmament.

World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Trump:

'War in Iran should end pretty soon'

President Trump says the war in Iran should be coming to an end “pretty soon," describing the operation as going “swimmingly".

'War in Iran should end pretty soon'

US official:

Vance played role in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Vice President JD Vance played a significant role in brokering the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a senior administration official tells CNN.

Vance played role in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Iran claims:

'We forced the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire'

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims that the new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire resulted from Hezbollah’s resilience and the “Axis of Resistance".

'We forced the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire'

One hour before ceasefire:

Two severely wounded from missile impact near Karmiel

17-year-old girl and 25-year-old man severely wounded near Karmiel from shrapnel during a missile barrage on northern Israel. One person moderately wounded in Nahariya.

Two severely wounded from missile impact near Karmiel

Trump:

Iran agreed to hand over the nuclear dust

President Donald Trump says Iran is nearing agreement on key demands, warning fighting could resume if talks fail despite reported progress.

Iran agreed to hand over the nuclear dust

Netanyahu: A historic opportunity

Prime Minister Netanyahu claims that the 10-day ceasefire presents a historic opportunity to reach a peace agreement with Lebanon that sees Hezbollah disarm.

Netanyahu: A historic opportunity

Historic record

Navy submarines operated at farthest distances ever

Shayetet 7, the submarine unit, carried out covert operations during the war deep within enemy strategic territory, reaching the farthest operational distance in its history.

Navy submarines operated at farthest distances ever

Starting at midnight

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

US President Donald Trump informed Lebanon of an imminent ceasefire, but Hezbollah launched missiles at Haifa shortly after reports emerged.

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

'Choose wisely'

Hegseth's message to the Iranian regime

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine hold a critical Pentagon briefing as the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz reaches its fourth day. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa

Hegseth's message to the Iranian regime

Defense Minister:

Iran stands at a crossroads, before an abyss of ruin

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Iran faces a choice between diplomacy or severe escalation, saying Israel is ready to strike harder if threats persist.

Iran stands at a crossroads, before an abyss of ruin

Giant weapons stockpile discovered in Lebanese school

IDF soldiers locate more than 130 weapons belonging to Hezbollah terror organization in southern Lebanon school.

Giant weapons stockpile discovered in Lebanese school

One Month Later:

2,200 residents still displaced from Arad missile strike

The vast majority of the displaced families - about 170 families totaling 1,500 people - are part of the Gur Hasidic community in the city.

2,200 residents still displaced from Arad missile strike

IDF destroys 70 Hezbollah sites in rapid Bint Jbeil operation

Elite IDF units dismantle dozens of Hezbollah positions and seize weapons in southern Lebanon, as operations in Bint Jbeil intensify.

IDF destroys 70 Hezbollah sites in rapid Bint Jbeil operation

Watch: Navy missile boat intercepts Hezbollah UAV

Israeli Navy missile boat crews detect and intercept unmanned aerial vehicles launched toward the State of Israel.

Watch: Navy missile boat intercepts Hezbollah UAV

Omri Rolls:

In this consciousness war with Iran - Trump is a master

CIC founder highlights Israel's tech-driven fight against misinformation and antisemitism in a “post-truth" information environment.

In this consciousness war with Iran - Trump is a master

IDF takes out Hezbollah terrorists who attempted to harm soldiers

IDF eliminates terrorists hiding in bushes, prevents attack on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.

IDF takes out Hezbollah terrorists who attempted to harm soldiers

The IDF's terms for a ceasefire in Lebanon

IDF top brass outlines 'red lines' necessary to ensure security of northern Israel in any ceasefire with Lebanon.

The IDF's terms for a ceasefire in Lebanon

US Navy turns back Iranian ship as Hormuz blockade holds firm

CENTCOM reports that an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to evade the new US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz was successfully redirected. Ten vessels have now been turned back.

US Navy turns back Iranian ship as Hormuz blockade holds firm

Trump:

'Israel and Lebanon leaders to speak after many years'

President Trump announces that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun are expected to speak on Thursday - the first such conversation in decades. The statement follows reports of a possible ceasefire with Hezbollah.

'Israel and Lebanon leaders to speak after many years'

Lebanese officials claim Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire 'coming soon'

Lebanese officials say a ceasefire with Hezbollah could be announced soon and take effect this week. However, Israel’s Security Cabinet ends hours of talks without approving any truce.

Lebanese officials claim Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire 'coming soon'

US takes control of Iranian funds in Gulf banks

Secretary of the Treasury says US has sent a request to Gulf states to freeze funds belonging to IRGC commanders and members of Iran’s leadership.

US takes control of Iranian funds in Gulf banks

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'Peace with Lebanon? Only through strength, power, and victory'

Minister Smotrich in an interview with Arutz Sheva: 'We are clearing a security buffer zone in Lebanon, we will continue to strike Hezbollah, and we will restore security to the residents of the north.'

'Peace with Lebanon? Only through strength, power, and victory'

Ceasefire?

Chief of Staff: We approved attack plans for Iran and Lebanon

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IDF troops in southern Lebanon, promises area up to Litani River to become 'no-go zone for Hezbollah operatives.'

Chief of Staff: We approved attack plans for Iran and Lebanon

Iran warns of response as US ceasefire extension talks advance

Tehran threatens response to violations and disruption of key shipping routes, as mediators push to extend the US-Iran ceasefire and revive negotiations.

Iran warns of response as US ceasefire extension talks advance

Trump: China won't send arms to Iran

US President Donald Trump says China 'happy' that US is reopening Strait of Hormuz, won't send weapons to Iran.

Trump: China won't send arms to Iran

IDF spokesman reveals: The truth behind his Iranian counterpart

IDF Farsi-language spokesperson Kamal Penhasi releases statement to Iranian public, dropping bombshell and asking for more information.

IDF spokesman reveals: The truth behind his Iranian counterpart

Trump orders major troop surge to Middle East

US President Donald Trump is deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East as pressure on Iran intensifies ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline.

Trump orders major troop surge to Middle East

Holocaust row: Israel slams South Korean president

South Korean president compares IDF actions to the Holocaust, drawing Israel condemnation.

Holocaust row: Israel slams South Korean president

Initial inquiry:

Battalion commander injured by ricochet of IDF shell

IDF initial inquiry finds that the 52nd Battalion's commander was hit by either shrapnel or ricochet from a shell fired by Israeli forces during a pursuit in southern Lebanon.

Battalion commander injured by ricochet of IDF shell

Under fire:

IDF troops work on the ground to expose Hezbollah infrastructure

IDF reservists operating in southern Lebanon found a launcher directed toward northern Israel alongside anti-tank missiles and additional weapons.

IDF troops work on the ground to expose Hezbollah infrastructure

Trump: Iran killed 42,000 protesters in two months

'Absolutely unacceptable' for Iran to have a nuclear bomb, IRGC killed at least 42,000 protesters since February, US President Donald Trump says.

Trump: Iran killed 42,000 protesters in two months

Trump to Fox News:

'War with Iran very close to being over'

US President Donald Trump tells Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo that the war with Iran is "very close to being over".

'War with Iran very close to being over'

Vance to lead potential second round of US-Iran talks

Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead a potential second round of talks with Iranian officials if negotiations resume before the ceasefire expires next week, sources tell CNN.

Vance to lead potential second round of US-Iran talks

'They want a deal'

Vance optimistic after Iran talks

US Vice President JD Vance expresses optimism about US-Iran talks, revealing President Trump’s “grand bargain" to make Iran economically prosperous in exchange for abandoning nuclear weapons.

Vance optimistic after Iran talks

Defense Minister

Israel is no longer under an existential threat

Israel Katz declared on Holocaust Remembrance Day that the elimination of Ali Khamenei and the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear program have removed the existential threat to the State of Israel.

Israel is no longer under an existential threat