Hezbollah

US Envoy in Beirut:

'Conflict has gone on for long enough'

Amos Hochstein met with Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and said President Biden wants to 'avoid a further escalation to a greater war.'

Fmr. Kiryat Shmona Mayor:

'I demand war. Biden's envoy is an angel of destruction'

Prosper Azran tells Arutz Sheva that the only way to restore peace in his city is to fight a war against Hezbollah and rejects any talk of a diplomatic solution.

Key Hezbollah rocket and missile operative eliminated

The IDF eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Mustafa Ayoub, a key operative in the Rocket and Missile Department of the Nasser Unit of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon,

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon'

Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari issues statement warning Hezbollah against escalating tensions in the north. 'When we say that we will not let October 7th happen again on any one of our borders - we mean it.'

Holiday calm

Why Hezbollah stopped attacking, and why Israel followed suit

Channel 12 correspondent Guy Varon noted that since the holiday of Eid el-Adha began Hezbollah has halted launches and wondered why Israel is playing along.

How will the IDF strike back?

Hezbollah missile hits IAF air traffic control base in Meron

Hezbollah published footage showing the strike. The IDF has yet to retaliate for the strike on the sensitive and strategic location.

Responding to Hezbollah’s strategic offensive

By acting slowly and deliberately, Israel can learn as it goes, adapting its operations to the conditions it discovers on the ground. Op-ed.

To prevent escalation

US envoy to visit Israel next week

US President Joe Biden's envoy, Amos Hochstein, expected to arrive in Israel on Monday in an effort to prevent the recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah from turning into an all out war.

G7 leaders:

'We fully endorse Biden's ceasefire and hostage release deal'

Leaders of the G7 countries declare support for the ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden, express concern over recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

Rockets fired on N. Israel

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF Spokesperson's Unit says several launches from Lebanon fell in open areas, causing no injuries or damages.

Defense Minister:

'France has adopted hostile policies towards Israel'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant slams French plan for trilateral agreement with Lebanon, accuses France of 'ignoring the atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli children, women and men.'

Northern Command chief:

I would have avoided evacuating some of the towns

'Hezbollah's greatest achievement is that there are tens of thousands of evacuees from northern Israel,' Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, tells residents of northern Israel.

Three missiles fired towards Avivim and Kiryat Shmona

Sirens sounded in northern Israel on Friday morning, as Hezbollah continues firing towards Israeli communities along the border.

Heavy barrages on north

Two soldiers wounded by antitank missile

Hezbollah claims it launched over 150 missiles and 30 drones at Israel in the largest attack on the north since October 8th.

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IDF uses medieval-style catapult against Hezbollah

Soldiers build trebuchet to burn dry brush and get rid of hiding places for Hezbollah terrorists near the northern border.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah commander

Sami Taleb Abdullah, the commander of the Nasr Unit, was one of Hezbollah's most senior commanders in southern Lebanon.

Senior Hezbollah commander eliminated in Lebanon

Hezbollah says one of its senior commanders was eliminated in a strike attributed to Israel on the village of Jouya in southern Lebanon.

Heavy barrage:

Around 50 rockets launched towards central Golan Heights

IAF intercepts some of the missiles, others fall in open areas. No one was injured, multiple fires broke out due to the rocket fire.

Israel to USA:

Help us deter Hezbollah

Following difficulties in achieving a political solution in the north, the American administration fears further escalation on the Lebanon border.

1st time since war began:

Aerial target intercepted over Haifa beach

IAF intercepts suspicious aerial target identified over Haifa coastline.

Air Defense:

'There are no magic solutions'

The IDF has intercepted more than a hundred UAVs over the course of the war, but there is still work to be done.

5 hurt in fire caused by drone attack in north

Five people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after exploding drone causes fire.

Several UAVs launched at western Galilee

The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted two suspicious aerial targets over the coast of Nahariya, two additional targets that crossed from Lebanon fell in the area of Kabri. As a result, a fire broke out and damage was caused in the area.

StandWithUs co-founder:

'US students are protesting genocide; but promoting genocide'

Dr. Shmuel Katz, a leading activist in the US for Israel advocacy and one of the founders of StandWithUs, calls on the world to stop support for Hamas, 'A terrorist with money and power, will not become an angel, but a better-financed terrorist.'

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IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist cell that fired anti-aircraft missiles toward IDF fighter jets. Earlier, IAF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Chebaa.

IDF strikes four Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon

The news from the northern front: Antitank missiles spark fire in northern Israel; aerial target shot down off the coast of Nahariya; IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon

IDF says two projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into northern Israel on Friday evening. They fell in open areas.

After failed interception

Hezbollah UAV explodes in northern Israel

IDF sources say a Hezbollah UAV infiltrated Israel and reached the Lower Galilee, some 35 kilometers from Lebanon.

Avigdor Kahalani:

'The situation with Lebanon is an embarrassement'

Kahalani stated that 'The Israeli government is showing terrible weakness. It needs to deal with Lebanon. I think that for humiliation one should respond with fire. Right now, we are humiliated.'

The Middle East’s fateful moment

As northern Israel burns, America is leading the world into a terrible war. Opinion.

Fmr. PM Bennett:

'Nasrallah should not make his big mistake again'

Fmr. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke to CNN about a possible war with Hezbollah and said that he does not believe that PM Netanyahu is dragging out the war for political gain.

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US warns war in Lebanon will draw Iran to intervene

The US reportedly warned Israel that even if a ground operation would only be carried out in areas close to the border it would probably push Iran to intervene.

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Hezbollah attacks Iron Dome components

Hezbollah terror group publishes footage showing one of its UAVs attacking components of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system in Ramot Naftali.

Herzog:

'World shouldn't be surprised when Israel responds to Hezbollah'

Israeli President delivers Jerusalem Day address on Ammunition Hill after Hezbollah drone attack on soccer field wounded 11.

At least 11 hurt in Hezbollah drone attack on soccer field

1 in critical condition, 3 in serious condition after Hezbollah drone explodes in a soccer field in Druze town of Hurfeish in northern Israel.

Watch: IDF intercepts UAV over Metula

Sirens sound in Metula warning of hostile aircraft infiltration, IAF shoots down UAV launched by Hezbollah.

Netanyahu in Kiryat Shmona:

'We are prepared for very intense action in the north'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Kiryat Shmona, speaks with military commanders at the scene. 'Yesterday the ground burned here, but ground also burned in Lebanon. We are prepared for very intense action in the north.'

Halevi on Hezbollah attacks:

'We're approaching point where a decision needs to be made'

IDF Chief of Staff holds situational assessment in north following uptick in Hezbollah attacks, says IDF is ready for an offensive in the north.

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Here's how over 100 Hezbollah operatives were killed in Lebanon

IDF's 869 Field Intelligence Unit works to identify terrorists, helps eliminate over 100 Hezbollah terrorists since the beginning of the war.

Two UAVs intercepted over Galilee; Fire in forest near Tzfat

Two firefighting crews are working to extinguish a blaze in Birya forest caused by shrapnel from an interceptor missile.

Lebanese report:

Israel to declare war in the near future

British sources believe Israel will attack Lebanon in mid-June, report says.

After more than nine hours:

Fires in Kiryat Shmona region under control; 16 injured

Falling rocket debris and strikes from UAVs that were not intercepted caused large fires in significant areas of northern Israel. Civilians evacuated. Six reservists and five civilians injured.

Smotrich:

'The new concept is exploding in our faces'

Finance Minister comments on the fires that are raging in the north: A year ago there was a defense minister who said we would return Lebanon to the Stone Age. The time has come.

Smotrich:

'I told the Prime Minister we would not accept defeat'

The chairman of the Religious Zionist Party declared: "The dangerous proposal that President Biden spoke of does not bind the government of Israel and the State of Israel."

Lebanese rocket attacks cause fires in Galilee

30 rockets were fired from Lebanon at the Golan Heights this afternoon.

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IDF eliminates Hezbollah air defense operative

Ali Hussein Sabra was involved in the air defense and force build-up unit of Hezbollah before being eliminated this morning by the IDF.

Lebanese reports: UAV strikes vehicle near Tyre

One dead after UAV strikes vehicle traveling near Tyre; additional reports say UAV also struck motorcycle in southern Lebanon.

Due to rocket fire:

10,000 dunams, including nature reserve, destroyed

Hezbollah rocket fire decimated 10,000 dunams of nature reserves, agricultural fields, and pastures in northern Israel.

IDF admits:

Failed UAV interception causes fire in Nahariya

The IDF reported that an unsuccessful interception attempt was made against the hostile aircraft which fell in Nehariya and caused a fire.

War in the north

Two wounded by shrapnel after rockets hit Kiryat Shmona

Firefighters fight blazes caused by rockets and drones in several locations in northern Israel.

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IDF strikes terrorist in Hezbollah weapons storage facility

An IDF aircraft identified a terrorist entering a Hezbollah weapons storage facility. Shortly afterward, IAF fighter jets struck the weapons storage facility in which the terrorist was operating.

MK Sukkot forced to take cover as sirens activate in north

MK Tzvi Sukkot was on a tour of the north when the Red Alert sirens activated during a Hezbollah attack. 'Absurd situation.'

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IDF strikes dozens of terror targets and terrorists in Lebanon

Over 40 strikes on targets in Lebanon; approximately 10 terror cells struck by IDF.

Constant rocket fire rattles northern Israel

Hezbollah launches string of rockets, UAVs, towards Israeli territory, sparking fires and striking in northern Israel. IAF retaliates in Lebanon.

Burkan rocket hits base in Kiryat Shmona

Fires break out in Kiryat Shmona after Hezbollah fires two rockets towards the city, causing direct hit on military base.

Gallant to Hezbollah:

Nasrallah dragging Lebanon to war - and civilians will pay for it

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant presents photos of eliminated Hezbollah commanders, warns that fighting will escalate if Hezbollah continues its attacks.

Off the coast of Rosh Hanikra

IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target

IAF fighter jets strike military structure in which Hezbollah terrorists were operating, as well as Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.

Hezbollah's threats to the governor of the Galilee

The governor of the Marom Galil Council, Amit Sofer, received threats and messages on his mobile phone, allegedly from the Hezbollah organization. 'We are not afraid,' he said.

IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

IAF hits weapons storehouse, two terror cells operating in military structures belonging to Hezbollah.

Nasrallah:

Hezbollah has surprises as well

Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, says that the 'Al-Aqsa Flood,' another name for the October 7th massacre, led to a significant change in the world's attitude towards Israel.