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Yemeni Minister:

'Arrest Houthis at Nasrallah's funeral'

Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani calls for arrest of several leaders from the Iran-backed Houthi movement, stating they plan to attend the funeral of Lebanese Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.

'Arrest Houthis at Nasrallah's funeral'

Minister Sa'ar:

'PA continues its deception; Turkey working to rebuild Hezbollah'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar warned the international press that based on statements by the PA and intelligence, payments to families of terrorists proceed as always.

'PA continues its deception; Turkey working to rebuild Hezbollah'

Radwan Force underground terrorist infrastructure dismantled

The underground structure extended for dozens of meters and contained living quarters and combat equipment.

Radwan Force underground terrorist infrastructure dismantled

On the Lebanese border:

IDF failed to report drone infiltrations from Lebanon

UAVs infiltrating Israel likely aimed to gather intelligence, unclear why IDF did not provide information to the public regarding violations of Israeli airspace.

IDF failed to report drone infiltrations from Lebanon

Hezbollah leader:

'No justification for Israeli troops in Lebanon after Feb. 18'

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem states that Israeli forces must fully withdraw from Lebanese territory by February 18: Any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil beyond the deadline will be considered an occupation.

'No justification for Israeli troops in Lebanon after Feb. 18'

Report:

Lebanon refused to allow Iranian planes to land due to US warning

Lebanese officials bar 2 Iranian flights from taking off for Beirut after receiving warnings from US that Israel could bomb the Beirut airport to prevent Iran from funneling funds to Hezbollah.

Lebanon refused to allow Iranian planes to land due to US warning

Lebanon detains more than 25 after UN convoy attack

Lebanese authorities say over 25 individuals have been arrested following an attack on a United Nations convoy, which left two peacekeepers injured.

Lebanon detains more than 25 after UN convoy attack

Defense Minister reiterates:

If there are UAVs launched, there won't be Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to IDF elimination of Hezbollah aerial unit terrorist, stressing that UAV launches constitutes a serious violation of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon.

If there are UAVs launched, there won't be Hezbollah

IDF confirms: IAF aircraft struck key Hezbollah terrorist

In southern Lebanon airstrike, IDF takes aim at central terrorist in Hezbollah’s aerial unit.

IDF confirms: IAF aircraft struck key Hezbollah terrorist

Over blocked flight

Hezbollah supporters target UN convoy

Deputy UNIFIL Force Commander injured after Hezbollah supporters attack convoy of UNIFIL vehicles, in protest against Lebanon's refusal to allow a flight from Iran to land in Beirut.

Hezbollah supporters target UN convoy

Posed threat to Israel

IAF strikes Hezbollah military sites

IAF conducts intelligence-based strikes on Hezbollah military sites containing weapons and launchers which were operating in violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

IAF strikes Hezbollah military sites

Arab Reports:

Lebanon blocking flight from Tehran due to cash for Hezbollah

The Lebanese government is blocking an Iranian civilian airplane from landing in Tehran reportedly to meet an Israeli demand to prevent Iran from using flights to fund Hezbollah.

Lebanon blocking flight from Tehran due to cash for Hezbollah

Southern Lebanon:

IDF uncovers weapons cache and launchers aimed at Israel

Troops conducted scans in buildings and thicketed terrain, where they located weapons storage facilities containing stockpiles of missiles, rockets, mortar shells, grenades, explosives, and firearms.

IDF uncovers weapons cache and launchers aimed at Israel

IDF Spokesman reveals:

This is how Iran continues to smuggle funds to Hezbollah

Avichay Adraee, head of the Arab media division of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, reveals that Iran's Quds Force and Hezbollah have been exploiting Beirut's airport to smuggle funds through civilian flights.

This is how Iran continues to smuggle funds to Hezbollah

IDF strikes underground tunnel crossing from Syria into Lebanon

The terror tunnel was used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons in the Beqqa area and has been struck in the past.

IDF strikes underground tunnel crossing from Syria into Lebanon

UK soccer team owner:

Israel should be dismantled

Malaysian businessman Ruben Gnanalingam, majority stakeholder in UK soccer team, praises Hamas and Hezbollah and advocates for Israel’s eradication.

Israel should be dismantled

Hezbollah gains five ministries in new Lebanese government.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun approved the new government yesterday, in which Hezbollah's party gained five ministerial portfolios.

Hezbollah gains five ministries in new Lebanese government.

Deadly ‘work accident’:

Hezbollah commander and family killed in blast

Hezbollah field commander and several members of his family killed in an explosion in in southern Lebanon. IDF: They were killed by a Hezbollah device which was meant to be used against Israel.

Hezbollah commander and family killed in blast

Precise strike

IAF strikes two Hezbollah sites in Lebanese territory

IDF confirms that the IAF conducted a precise strike in Lebanese territory on two military sites that contained Hezbollah weapons, which were in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

IAF strikes two Hezbollah sites in Lebanese territory

Gallant claims:

'Netanyahu, Eisenkot and Gantz were against the maneuver'

Former Defense Minister reveals that his plan to attack Hezbollah at the start of the war was thwarted. "The greatest security blunder since the establishment of the State of Israel."

'Netanyahu, Eisenkot and Gantz were against the maneuver'

Huge explosion and thick smoke

New footage from Hassan Nasrallah's elimination

Arab media published new footage on Thursday showing the elimination of Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah.

New footage from Hassan Nasrallah's elimination

Khamenei appoints Hezbollah chief as his Lebanon 'representative'

Iran's Supreme Leader appoints Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem as his official "representative" in Lebanon, says he will oversee "non-litigious matters" and "managing religious affairs".

Khamenei appoints Hezbollah chief as his Lebanon 'representative'

Northern Border:

'I don't know why he didn't shoot me'

Shula Giladi, a resident of Shetulah, shared her encounter with a Hezbollah terrorist near the Lebanese border weeks before the war.

'I don't know why he didn't shoot me'

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IDF demolishes Hezbollah buildings in Lebanon

IDF forces in southern Lebanon located buildings and munitions depots of Hezbollah and destroyed them.

IDF demolishes Hezbollah buildings in Lebanon

Hezbollah announces 'grand public funeral' for Nasrallah

The funeral for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was eliminated by Israel, is scheduled for February 23, the group's current chief Naim Qassem announces.

Hezbollah announces 'grand public funeral' for Nasrallah

Defense Minister:

'We will use all our force to eliminate threats'

Defense Minister Israel Katz toured the Israeli positions in Lebanon and delivered a warning to Hezbollah that Israel would not tolerate any aggression.

'We will use all our force to eliminate threats'

Report:

Elizabeth Tsurkov to be exchanged for Hezbollah terrorists

Israeli citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov will reportedly be exchanged for 8 Hezbollah terrorists 2 years after she was kidnapped in Iraq.

Elizabeth Tsurkov to be exchanged for Hezbollah terrorists

IAF strikes multiple Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon

IAF confirms reports in Lebanon that it struck Hezbollah terrorist targets in the Beqaa Valley that posed a threat to the Israeli Home Front and IDF troops.

IAF strikes multiple Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon

In first since ceasefire began:

IDF intercepts UAV in Lebanese territory

IDF confirms Hezbollah surveillance UAV was launched towards Israel, intercepted over Lebanon.

IDF intercepts UAV in Lebanese territory

Dr. Adi Cohen:

'Hezbollah was defeated, embarrassed, and almost eliminated'

Dr. Adi Cohen, a Middle East scholar and researcher at the Israel Center for Grand Strategy, explains where Israel has gone wrong in the ceasefire in Lebanon.

'Hezbollah was defeated, embarrassed, and almost eliminated'

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Lebanese army takes control of huge tunnel complex

Lebanese media reports that the army has taken control of a huge tunnel complex which Hezbollah announced during the war, 'is big enough for trucks to pass through.'

Lebanese army takes control of huge tunnel complex

Alma Research Center:

Hezbollah returns to southern Lebanon – what can be done?

Israel must adopt a policy of maximum pressure on the Lebanese government, mainly through the US administration, with the goal of preventing Iran's involvement and isolating Hezbollah by ending its "people-state" role. Opinion.

Hezbollah returns to southern Lebanon – what can be done?

IAF strikes Hezbollah truck carrying weapons in Lebanon

An IAF aircraft struck a Hezbollah truck and an additional vehicle that transferred weapons in the area of Chaqif and Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

IAF strikes Hezbollah truck carrying weapons in Lebanon

Hezbollah rejects extension of IDF presence in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says the group would not tolerate any justification for delaying the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon: Israel has to withdraw because the 60 days are over.

Hezbollah rejects extension of IDF presence in southern Lebanon

Lebanon:

Christian leader blames Hezbollah for dozens of deaths yesterday

Samir Geagea, the leader of the Lebanese Forces party says that Hezbollah 'proves that it does not value people’s lives' after the terror group encourages Lebanese citizens to defy IDF warnings to keep away from villages in the south, leading to 24 deaths.

Christian leader blames Hezbollah for dozens of deaths yesterday

Report:

Lebanese military officers leaked sensitive IDF info to Hezbollah

During the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, dozens of officers in the Lebanese army leaked sensitive information on IDF movements to Hezbollah, in a way that allowed Hezbollah to move weapons.

Lebanese military officers leaked sensitive IDF info to Hezbollah

Syria's new government intercepts weapons intended for Hezbollah

Border authority of Syria's new government says it intercepted weapons intended for smuggling to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Syria's new government intercepts weapons intended for Hezbollah

White House announces:

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon extended to February 18

White House announces that the arrangement between Lebanon and Israel will continue to be in effect until February 18. The original arrangement expired on Sunday, but the IDF remained in Lebanon, due to the fact that the ceasefire has yet to be fully enforced by Lebanon.

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon extended to February 18

US supports Israel:

'Short, temporary ceasefire extension urgently needed in Lebanon'

White House says that a temporary ceasefire extension is urgently needed in Lebanon, after Israel explains that the IDF withdrawal from Lebanon will continue past Sunday's deadline due to Lebanon not fully enforcing the ceasefire agreement.

'Short, temporary ceasefire extension urgently needed in Lebanon'

PM's Office: Withdrawal from Lebanon to last more than 60 days

IDF not expected to complete withdrawal from Lebanon on Sunday, despite expectation outline in ceasefire deal. 'Agreement has not yet been fully implemented by the State of Lebanon, the gradual withdrawal process will continue, in full coordination with the US.'

PM's Office: Withdrawal from Lebanon to last more than 60 days

New footage:

IDF blasts tunnels, locates rocket launchers in Lebanon

In southern Lebanon, IDF's 769th Brigade locates weapons cache in mosque, underground routes and trucks loaded with rocket launchers.

IDF blasts tunnels, locates rocket launchers in Lebanon

Many weapons found:

The village used by Hezbollah to launch hundreds of rockets

IDF released footage of the 300th Brigade operating in Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon where the troops uncovered numerous weapons.

The village used by Hezbollah to launch hundreds of rockets

IDF footage reveals: Hezbollah tunnels located in Lebanon

During comprehensive searches, IDF forces locate weapons, including Kornet missiles, grenades, and Kalashnikov rifles, confiscating and destroying them.

IDF footage reveals: Hezbollah tunnels located in Lebanon

Isawiya resident who reached out to Hezbollah arrested

Israel Police and ISA arrest Jerusalem Arab who contacted sources in Hezbollah and other terror groups, photographed sensitive locations.

Isawiya resident who reached out to Hezbollah arrested

Footage from Mount Dov:

Military raid reveals large quantity of weapons on Lebanon border

IDFs 810th Brigade locates numerous weapons in the Mount Dov area of southern Lebanon. 'We'll prevent attempts by Hezbollah to reestablish itself in the area, in line with ceasefire understandings.'

Military raid reveals large quantity of weapons on Lebanon border

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Hezbollah tunnel shaft near UN post in Lebanon destroyed

During an operation in Lebanon, Israeli security forces located an underground shaft, weapons caches, and a loaded rocket launcher near a central UN post.

Hezbollah tunnel shaft near UN post in Lebanon destroyed

Albanese praises 'human rights' group with Hezbollah connection

UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese praises Hind Rajab Foundation and its demand to arrest Druze IDF General Ghassan Alian. The foundation's founder says he is proud of having 'joined the Hezbollah resistance.'

Albanese praises 'human rights' group with Hezbollah connection

ICJ head appointed Prime Minister of Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun appoints Nawaf Salam, head of the International Court of Justice, as Prime Minister. Hezbollah does not endorse any candidate.

ICJ head appointed Prime Minister of Lebanon

Danon to UNSC:

'Ensure UNIFIL enforces ceasefire this time'

Israeli Amb. to the UN writes urgent letter to the Security Council warning of the danger of repeating the mistakes that followed the 2006 Lebanon War when UNIFIL did nothing while Hezbollah built an arsenal over 100,000 rockets.

'Ensure UNIFIL enforces ceasefire this time'

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

IDF stresses that the strikes were ordered after the threat posed by the targets was presented to the monitoring mechanism of the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon, but was not addressed.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

Two months later:

Tamar Edry succumbs to wounds from missile strike on her home

Two months after she was severely wounded when a Hezbollah missile hit her apartment building in Nahariya, Tamar Edry succumbed to her wounds.

Tamar Edry succumbs to wounds from missile strike on her home

A sobering exhibition of Hezbollah’s monstrous arsenal

A recent IDF exhibition serves as a deeply sobering reminder of the dangers Israel confronts. Opinion.

A sobering exhibition of Hezbollah’s monstrous arsenal

Report:

IDF to withdraw from southern Lebanon within two weeks

US envoy Amos Hochstein told Lebanese officials that the IDF will be out of Lebanon within two weeks, Al Akhbar reports.

IDF to withdraw from southern Lebanon within two weeks

Lebanon:

Candidate favored by Hezbollah drops out of presidential race

A day before the parliament is scheduled to select the next president, Suleiman Frangieh, who Hezbollah sought to elect, announces his withdrawal from the race,

Candidate favored by Hezbollah drops out of presidential race

Within a day: Five weapons storehouses destroyed in Lebanon

IDF's 300th Brigade locates, dismantles, five weapons storage facilities during defensive activity in aouthern Lebanon.

Within a day: Five weapons storehouses destroyed in Lebanon

Hezbollah designated Chabad emissary as target

Documents found in a Hezbollah bunker revealed detailed plans for an attack, including Rabbi Moshe Sasonkin's personal information.

Hezbollah designated Chabad emissary as target

Report:

Security meeting called after discussion with Sara Netanyahu

Ministry of Defense Director General reportedly called an urgent security meeting after the strike on Netanayhu's Caesarea home following a discussion with the Prime Minister's wife. Defense Ministry: 'False claims.'

Security meeting called after discussion with Sara Netanyahu

Nasrallah to be buried after end of 60-day ceasefire

Hezbollah official tells reporters at site where Hezbollah's longtime secretary-general was killed when the funerals of Nasrallah and his successor Hashem Safieddine will be held.

Nasrallah to be buried after end of 60-day ceasefire

Naim Qassem:

'Our patience is running out'

Hezbollah's Naim Qassem warned of breaking ceasefire with Israel, citing potential impatience before the 60-day agreement ends due to supposed breaches.

'Our patience is running out'

US Army veteran accused of trying to join Hezbollah

Indictment says Jack Danaher Molloy, a dual US-Irish citizen and US Army veteran, traveled to Lebanon in August with the intention of joining Hezbollah, which has been designated as a terrorist organization in the United States.

US Army veteran accused of trying to join Hezbollah