Hezbollah

Southern Lebanon:

Four reservists moderately wounded by explosive drone

Four IDF reservists moderately wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon. They have been evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.

Hezbollah reveals: Footage from the impact angle

Hezbollah terror group publishes video showing four explosive drones striking IDF forces in southern Lebanon.

Givati fighter Ohad Yaari fell in southern Lebanon

Givati fighter Sgt. Ohad Yaari fell in Lebanon on Friday, apparently after being struck in the head by shrapnel.

Captain Shachar Gamla dies following injury in Lebanon

Captain Shachar Gamla, 24, dies of his wounds after sustaining serious injuries in Lebanon on Thursday night.

IDF strikes suspicious vehicle in Lebanon

Lebanese soldiers injured after IDF strikes suspicious vehicle due to intelligence on upcoming Hezbollah attack.

Netanyahu to Cabinet:

Lebanon ceasefire deal 'not fully finalized'

Kan 11 News reports that Netanyahu told the Cabinet that the Lebanon ceasefire is not finalized due to Hezbollah opposition, but that the diplomatic route is preferred.

'It's not your country'

Lebanese President delivers blistering rebuke to Iran

In an interview with CNN, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun slams Iran’s use of Lebanon as a pawn.

Two officers seriously wounded in southern Lebanon

Three officers were wounded, two seriously,, in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon.

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg laid to rest

The funeral of Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, who was killed yesterday by an anti-tank missile strike in southern Lebanon, is being held at the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion.

A solution to the threat?

The revolution the US is leading against explosive drones

The mobile air-defense system MADIS, unveiled this week, presents a new strategic approach for dealing with the explosive drones and UAVs used by Hezbollah and Iran.

IDF:

Commander of Hezbollah engineering unit eliminated

IDF activity in southern Lebanon led to the elimination of Abd Harb, a senior commander in the Hezbollah terrorist organization, who was responsible for assembling and operating explosive devices.

EU pledges €100M to Lebanese Army amid ceasefire with Israel

EU pledges 100 million euros to Lebanon's military after Hezbollah leader rejects the latest ceasefire.

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Outgoing Golani commander orders capture of Beaufort Castle

The IDF on Thursday evening released footage of outgoing Golani Brigade commander Lt. Col. Adi Ganon at the start of the assault to capture Beaufort Castle.

Anti-tank missile strike

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg fell in combat in Lebanon

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, aged 21, from Mishmar HaShiv'a, an officer in the armored corps of the 75th Battalion, 7th Brigade, fell in combat in southern Lebanon.

Netanyahu

'What you saw in the south will be seen in the north'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his team held a meeting in Shlomi with local authority leaders from the Confrontation Line Forum.

Chief of Staff to northern leaders:

We are creating a new security reality

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir meets northern local leaders, stresses military is working intensely to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure, restore lasting security to the north.

Hezbollah mortar hit UNIFIL position in Lebanon

UN personnel killed by Hezbollah fire and two others injured in southern Lebanon, IDF and UNIFIL confirm.

Lebanese President:

Ceasefire could begin within 24 hours of final approval

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says last round of talks with Israel was 'very difficult,' calls agreement a 'last opportunity.'

Katz: Lebanon agreement is a major achievement for Israel

Defense Minister Israel Katz says the US-mediated declaration with Lebanon reflects Israel’s gains on the ground and diplomatically, including a demand to disarm Hezbollah and continued IDF freedom of action.

Explosive drone hits Northern Command chief's car

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah hit the vehicle of the IDF's Northern Command Chief during southern Lebanon visit, none injured.

Ben Gvir warns: Lebanon ceasefire a mistake

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, warns it will provide Hezbollah with quiet, ability to rebuild.

Watch: UAV eliminates terror cell on Beaufort Ridge

Golani Brigade soldiers identify armed terrorists nearby, operate quickly to prevent attack.

Lebanese report:

Disagreements on Hezbollah disarmament blocking deal

Despite ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, gaps remain on issue of disarming Hezbollah, sources say.

Following US-mediated talks:

Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire, Hezbollah evacuation

US, Lebanon and Israel announce an agreement on a ceasefire, conditional on a Hezbollah retreat. Comprehensive peace talks to resume on June 22.

Iranian FM warns:

'Strikes on Beirut will trigger full-scale resumption of war'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Israel against attacking Beirut, says any attack will trigger a full-scale resumption of the Middle East war.

Rubio to Congress

'Consequences to action were known, Iranian nuke would be worse'

US Secretary of State praises Israel's restraint in the face of Hezbollah ceasefire violations and attacks, defends Iran war, in address to Congress.

Prominent Shiite cleric challenges Hezbollah's war narrative

Sheikh Ali Al-Amin said Lebanon is suffering from a war it did not choose and claimed Hezbollah was hijacking the Shiite community.

IDF Chief of Staff:

There is no ceasefire, we are maximizing our operational freedom

During a visit to the Haifa naval base, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to resume operations against Iran if needed.

Hezbollah attacked twice within hours; Will Israel strike Beirut?

Sirens activated this morning in the areas of Manara, Kiryat Shmona, & Misgav Am. IAF intercepts UAV & 2 other projectiles from Lebanon.

Southern Lebanon:

Four soldiers wounded in explosive drone attack

Four reservists wounded when explosive drone strikes during operational activity in southern Lebanon. Soldiers evacuated for medical treatment.

Israeli nonprofit trains working dogs to counter Hezbollah drones

A new pilot program is testing whether specially trained dogs can detect incoming hostile drones and provide early warning to Israeli troops.

After the ceasefire:

Home Front Command eases guidelines in the north

Following an updated situational assessment and after the declaration of a ceasefire, the Home Front Command announced significant relaxations to the safety guidelines for northern areas.

Footage from Lebanon:

Givati Brigade Commander recounts route to Beaufort Ridge Summit

Givati Brigade soldiers crossed the Litani River, eliminated terrorists, and uncovered hundreds of weapons. The brigade commander described the fighting and its significance in protecting northern Israeli communities.

Rescuing Hezbollah:

Inside France's panic over Israel's deepening incursion

France's panic tells us less about humanitarian principle than about the enduring European compulsion to rescue failing actors from the consequences of their own aggression, particularly when Israel is the one delivering them.

Ehud Barak

“Netanyahu is misleading the public on Lebanon"

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak sharply criticized the government, claiming that the Israeli public is being given a misleading picture regarding the operational achievements in Lebanon.

Defense Minister:

If attacks continue, we'll strike Beirut

Defense Minister Katz reveals that approximately 600,000 of the 900,000 residents of Beirut's Dahieh suburb have evacuated.

'Stagnation is a disgrace'

MK Tur-Paz criticizes Lebanon campaign

MK Moshe Tur-Paz criticizes the handling of the war in Lebanon, calls for intensified strikes against Hezbollah and backs holding elections within a few months.

'Thank you Bibi!'

Trump thanks Netanyahu for halting Beirut strike

President Trump thanks Netanyahu for canceling a Beirut raid, expresses hope the new truce lasts "for eternity".

Netanyahu after call with Trump

'If Hezbollah attacks us, we will strike The Dahieh'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to President Trump's announcement about stopping the Israeli attack against Hezbollah in The Dahieh.

Cleared for publication

Captain Doctor Ori Yosef Silvester fell in combat in Lebanon

Captain Silvester, a doctor in the Shaked Battalion (424), Givati Brigade, fell in combat in southern Lebanon

Heavy US pressure halted a strike in Dahieh

President Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agreed to cease all attacks after speaking with Netanyahu, stopping a strike on Hezbollah stronghold.

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Lebanese Speaker told US Hezbollah ready for immediate ceasefire

Lebanese speaker says Hezbollah would fully commit to a comprehensive truce as Israel warns of possible strikes in Beirut.

IDF Spokesman declares

"We'll keep striking throughout Lebanon, from Dahieh to Tyre"

IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Efi Defrin delivered a special statement from Israel's northern border following the capture of the Beaufort Ridge.

Netanyahu: Dahieh will not be out of bounds

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Hezbollah is on the run, vowing Hezbollah will not be allowed to attack northern Israel while its headquarters remains untouched.

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Terrorists eliminated while launching drone

IDF forces spot Hezbollah terrorists preparing to launch drone, eliminate them in airstrike, thwarting planned attack.

'An enormous loss'

Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati, aged 20, from Rosh Ha'ayin, fell in combat in southern Lebanon, two others injured.

Iran official: We see ourselves as allies of Lebanon

Iran signals support for Hezbollah after US strikes in Iran and Israeli strikes in Lebanon, warning that it will not hesitate to 'aid Lebanon' against Israel.

Watch: IDF takes out launcher used to fire at Tiberias

Within minutes: IDF destroys rocket launcher used Sunday night by Hezbollah terror group to launch rockets toward Tiberias.

Netanyahu:

IDF will strike in Beirut following Hezbollah violations

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greenlights strikes in Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut following death of IDF soldier, repeated and increased fire from Lebanon.

'It must end'

UK Foreign Secretary blasts Israel, demands Hezbollah disarm

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper calls for an end to Israel’s operations in Lebanon, but also demands that Hezbollah disarm.

Four wounded in explosive drone strike in Beit Hillel

Four soldiers sustain light injuries in a Hezbollah explosive drone strike in Beit Hillel. Emergency forces treat them. IDF: The incident is under investigation.

Lebanese Doctor:

'Hezbollah, your struggle is a disaster'

Lebanese academic Dr. Antoine Haddad criticizes the conception of the struggle promoted by Hezbollah against Israel.

IDF investigates how Hezbollah drone hit Givati Recon Unit

The IDF is investigating whether Hezbollah used advanced targeting methods after a drone strike killed Staff Sgt. Michael Tyukin and wounded four soldiers.

Hezbollah expands range of rocket fire

Sirens sound across northern Israel as additional areas absorb rocket fire from the Hezbollah terror group; hospitals move underground.

Forty-four years later: Israeli flag flies over Beaufort Ridge

Forty-four years after Israel took Beaufort Ridge for the first time, Golani Brigade soldiers reconquer it and raise Israeli and Golani Brigade flags - on day of mourning for their fallen comrades.

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin, aged 21 from Ashkelon, fell in combat in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah command center erupts in secondary explosions

IDF strikes Hezbollah artillery command center after terrorists identified in the area, secondary explosions indicating weapons stored inside.

Ben Gvir urges: Flatten the Dahieh

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits northern town of Shtula, urging action against Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahieh neighborhood. 'What hurts them is the Dahieh.'

Metula leader:

‘If our residents don’t sleep, Beirut won’t sleep either’

Metula Council head David Azulay decries another night of sirens and fear along the northern border, demanding a stronger Israeli response as IDF forces reportedly operate north of the Litani.

IDF tests new drone interception methods

IDF conducting operational trials on technological solutions for identifying and intercepting Hezbollah's explosive drones.