Hezbollah

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.

IDF Northern Command head:

We'll aggressively enforce ceasefire, won't let Hezbollah return

Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, Major General Ori Gordin, says IDF ready to resume combat in Lebanon if Hezbollah 'makes a mistake.'

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.

After more than two years:

Lebanon's parliament to elect new president

Lebanon's parliament to convene on January 9 to elect a new president, having been without one since Michel Aoun’s term ended in October 2022.

Despite Hamas ban

Switzerland opts not to ban Hezbollah

Swiss government opts not to pursue a law banning activities and support for Hezbollah, claims that the conditions for such a measure had not been met.

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.

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.

Katz to UK Defense Sec.

'We expect UK to join efforts to prevent Hezbollah’s armament'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz held his first conversation today with UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, and emphasized Israel would act to prevent Iran from smuggling weapons into Lebanon.

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.

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."

Alma Research Center Report:

The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire does not guarantee peace or security

The international community must demand that Lebanon outlaw Hezbollah, while threatening sanctions. If this does not happen, there will be no future, neither for Lebanon nor for northern Israel.Opinion

Here we go again- Hezbollah on the Roof- sounds crazy, no?

They always will be back, fortified with better weapons, more tunnels, better strategies learned from the last round’s mistakes. Tradition, Tradition!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Various weapon systems in Hezbollah use seen in the past few days

IDF forces in southern Lebanon have found various weapon systems originating from Iran, Russia, Syria, and China, as well as the first known instance of a weapon with North Korean origins. Report.

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.

Ringolevio and Exploding Pagers

Hezbollah acts as if it is playing a game of Ringolevio, but recent events may have convinced Hezbollah that they are not playing a game.

Nonstop rocket attacks:

Woman wounded in rocket strike in Galilee

Woman in her 50s lightly wounded by shrapnel in barrage of 30 rockets. Hezbollah continues rocket and UAV launches throughout the morning.

Hezbollah weapons smuggling site on Lebanon-Syria border struck

Site near Jousieh Crossing used to transfer weapons from Syria to Hezbollah through the terrorist group's 4400 Unit struck by IAF.

Sirens in central Israel as 6 rockets fired from Lebanon

5 rockets intercepted after Red Alert alarms set off in northern and central Israel.

IDF completes third round of strikes in Dahieh

Targets of IDF strike in Beirut include several Hezbollah command centers, additional terrorist infrastructure, intentionally embedded in civilian areas.

Target of the Beirut strike: Hezbollah's acting Chief of Staff

Mohammad Haidar, also known as Abu Ali Haidar, was considered a close associate of Hezbollah's late leader, Hassan Nasrallah. In the past, he served as a Lebanese MP from the Hezbollah political party.

IDF forces discover Iranian-made cannon on Mount Dov

IDF troops locate, dismantle, Iranian-made weapons aimed towards the State of Israel.

Four UNIFIL peacekeepers injured from Hezbollah rockets

UN peacekeeping force operating in Lebanon says four of its peacekeepers were injured by rockets, which it acknowledges were “likely” fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Report:

Terms of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire taking shape

While critical details about implementation and enforcement remain unresolved, officials quoted in The New York Times express cautious optimism that an agreement on a ceasefire could be reached.

In southern Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah Aziz unit in the area of Tyre

IAF strikes command centers, intelligence infrastructure, weapons storage facilities, an observation post, and additional terrorist infrastructure, many of which belonged to "Aziz" unit, which is responsible for launching projectiles into Israel and for additional terrorist activity.

Jonathan Pollard’s bold call:

‘Destroy Hezbollah or retire’

In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, Jonathan Pollard delivers a sharp critique of a ceasefire with Hezbollah, demands a decisive victory.

Braen Direktor, 27, killed in rocket strike on Nahariya park

Braen Direktor, age 27 from Maalot-Tarshiha, named as man killed in Thursday morning rocket strike on Nahariya park. Ten rockets were fired in the barrage.

Military analyst:

Agreement between Israel and Lebanon is filled with holes

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua warns against proposed agreement with Lebanon, says he wishes Israel had a 'normal opposition.'