Israel-Lebanon

Lebanese army arrests suspects tied to rocket attacks on Israel

Lebanon's military says it has detained several individuals, including Palestinian Arabs, linked to rocket fire at Israel in March. Hezbollah denies involvement in the rocket fire.

Hezbollah:

'Willing to discuss disarmament if Israel withdraws'

Senior Hezbollah official expresses readiness to negotiate disarmament with Lebanon’s president—on condition that Israel withdraws from strategic positions in the south and halts its military operations.

Hezbollah leader claims:

'We paid a heavy price, but resistance continues'

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem admits there were "shortcomings" within the terror organization but refuses to acknowledge it was defeated in the war.

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.

Israel and Lebanon:

'We remain committed to the ceasefire agreement'

Axios reports, citing officials with knowledge of the matter, that Israel and Lebanon informed the White House that they remain committed to the ceasefire agreement despite recent border tensions.

Report:

Lebanon agreement finalized, awaiting Lebanese approval

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering how to present the finalized agreement with Lebanon to the public. Israeli official: No green light has been given yet.

The PA is at work while Israel fights in Lebanon and Gaza

Palestinian Arabs continue to destroy Jewish archaelogy as the war goes on in order to cleanse all evidence of Jewish history in the region - in most cases with money and equipment provided by the EU, which funds illegal building in Area C at the same time. Op-ed.

EU's Borrell:

'We're extremely concerned about an escalation in Lebanon'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell calls for "urgent" ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: Civilians on both sides will be the ones suffering in case of escalation.

En route to Beirut?

Israel must stop engaging in tit-for-tat strikes against Hezbollah and launch a serious campaign in Lebanon. "Red lines” aren't merely for coloring books. Opinion.

Sirens in northern Israel

IDF intercepts UAV from Lebanon

IDF’s Aerial Defense System successfully intercepts a UAV that crossed from Lebanon toward the area of the Western Galilee. No injuries reported.

Report: Date set for invasion of Lebanon

Western diplomats claim that Israel may launch a ground offensive in southern Lebanon in about two weeks, in the second half of July.

'Reminiscent of Israeli flag'

Pepsi's new logo causes an uproar in Lebanon

Lebanon seeks ban on distribution of Pepsi products due to claims that the company has introduced a new logo which is reminiscent of the Israeli flag.

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.

Report:

US mediating agreement between Israel and Lebanon

Israeli official says the first phase would include a "freeze of the situation" under which Hezbollah would be removed from the border by several kilometers - but not beyond the Litani River.

During visit to Lebanon

French Foreign Minister urges de-escalation with Israel

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne: We refuse a worst-case scenario... No one has any interest in Israel and Hezbollah continuing this escalation.

After UAV is shot down

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF fighter jets strike a military complex and three additional terrorist infrastructure sites belonging to Hezbollah’s Aerial Defense Array in the area of Baalbek.

US envoy visits Lebanon:

'A diplomatic solution is the only way'

US special envoy Amos Hochstein tells reporters a diplomatic solution is key to ending the hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Window of opportunity for diplomatic solution in north closing'

Gallant met with US advisor Amos Hochstein and briefed him on the security conditions for the residents of northern Israel to return.

Prediction:

Chances for Israeli military action in Lebanon growing

Officials predict that if Israel does not reach a diplomatic solution in the near future, it will have to operate within Lebanese territory.

Former diplomat presents:

Here are some facts about the Israel-Lebanon situation

Former Consul General Israel Nitzan "reminds" the UN of the facts it left out in its report on tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

Lebanese media:

French say Israel ready for a ground offensive in Lebanon

French authorities warned Hezbollah that if negotiations to secure Israel's border fail, there may be a large offensive into Lebanon.

Report:

Israel demands Hezbollah be pushed 6 miles from border

Attacks by Lebanese terror org. were one of the main issues discussed during meeting between US Defense Sec. Austin, Gallant, and Netanyahu.

Homefront Command commander:

'The situation in the north is worse than in the south'

Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo told Yad Mordechai residents that Israel already had a target date for a war with Hezbollah.

Washington Post reports:

Israel used US-supplied white phosphorus in attack in Lebanon

Israel used US-supplied white phosphorus in attack in Lebanon, after remnants of white phosphorous smoke round were found in Dheira, Lebanon

Netanyahu threatens:

'If Hezbollah starts all-out war, it will turn Beirut into Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited reservists in northern Israel. 'I am impressed by the strong spirit here; the nation is proud of you.'

Report:

US examining possible border deal between Israel and Lebanon

According to Israeli officials, Israel would only agree to such a deal if Hezbollah is distanced from the border permanently.

Achievement for Israel:

UN renews mandate of Lebanon peacekeeping force

Mandate for UNIFIL renewed for another year with the text Israel had fought for.

Lebanon:

Arrest warrants for two Russians suspected of spying for Israel

Two Russian citizens suspected of spying for Israel referred to investigative military judge in Lebanon.

10 months after border deal:

Gas rig arrives on Lebanese coast

Transocean Barents offshore drilling platform to begin search for gas in Block 9, which was acquired last October in deal with Israel.

Predicted scenario:

6,000 rockets at Israel during first days of war

Defense establishment is preparing for the worst-case scenario during a war on the northern border, including blackouts and hundreds dead.

Nasrallah threatens to retaliate if Israel acts 'stupidly'

Hezbollah leader claims Lebanon is the one being attacked by Israel, warns it against committing a "mistake" or a "stupid act".

Hezbollah-affiliated cleric:

'Israel's very existence is an act of war against Lebanon'

Lebanese cleric who is affiliated with Hezbollah says in TV interview that war with Israel can bring Lebanon out of its political crisis.

IDF Northern Commander:

'No plausibility for a military confrontation'

Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin met with municipal leaders in his jurisdiction and called on them to uphold their routine.

IDF drives Hezbollah terrorists from border fence

Terrorists driven back after attempting to damage fence.

IDF vehicle damaged by mine on Lebanon-Israel border

Explosion heard in northern Israel, after IDF engineering vehicle strikes a mine.

IDF reveals:

Terrorist bomber infiltrated into Israel with a ladder

Army says Hezbollah likely aided in terrorist bombing attack in northern Israel and failed bombing near Lebanon border.

Lebanon:

'We have US guarantees on Israel maritime border deal'

Lebanese negotiator claims his country secured American guarantees that Israel will not be able to withdraw from maritime border deal.

US guarantees of the Israel-Lebanon accord: lasting or a mirage?

All US guarantees ensure the interests of the guarantor. not the guaranteed Israel is repeating past mistakes. Op-ed.

Podcast:

The government's surrender to Hezbollah's threats

The claim that the Lebanon border agreement is a win for Israel is untrue.

Report:

Lebanon agreement could be signed on Wednesday or Thursday

Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reports maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon will be signed in the Lebanese town of Nakoura.

Lebanese President:

'Maritime border agreement maintains all our rights'

Lebanese President confirms country has approved US-mediated maritime border deal with Israel and also thanks Hezbollah.

EU welcomes maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon

Deal enabling Lebanon to extract gas from offshore fields 'is essential' during global energy crisis, EU foreign affairs chief says.

Blinken welcomes Israel-Lebanon maritime border deal

Secretary of State says US-brokered maritime border agreement "represents a new source of prosperity".

Biden:

'Israel-Lebanon agreement an anchor for regional stability'

Biden tweets about maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon: My Administration was proud to facilitate this deal.

Netanyahu: Lapid, Gantz surrendered to Hezbollah's blackmail

Final maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon reportedly to be signed on October 20.

Lebanese President:

'We'll receive final proposal on maritime border within hours'

Lebanese President announces US-mediated talks with Israel are over and he is expecting to receive a final proposal in the coming hours.

Despite Hezbollah threats:

Extraction operations to begin in Karish gas field

Despite tensions with Lebanon, Israel has given the green light for drilling company Energean to begin operating its rig.

Did PM Lapid make illegal use of GPO?

PM's staffers used government press office for political video.

Former US negotiator:

'Chances for Israel-Hezbollah war remain high'

Former Assistant Secretary of State David Schenker: It appears Israel agreed to give the Lebanese "100 percent" of what they wanted.

MK Yoav Galant:

'You cannot make political agreements underground'

Likud MK criticizes government's conduct vis-a-vis the maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon.

Maritime Border Deal:

Ted Cruz calls to probe Biden admin over Israel-Lebanon talks

Texas senator 'deeply troubled' over emerging maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon following comments by Hezbollah chief.

Lebanon:

'Draft agreement on maritime border with Israel is positive'

Lebanon's parliament speaker says US-brokered draft deal is "positive" but must be studied before a final reply is given.

'Maritime deal with Israel gives Lebanon something to lose'

Prof. Rear Admiral Shaul Chorev breaks down why the potential deal between these two countries could be beneficial for both sides.

US mediator reports progress in Lebanon-Israel talks

US mediator Amos Hochstein says progress made in indirect talks between Lebanon and Israel, but more work is needed for a final agreement.

Lebanon's President:

'French company TotalEnergies could help solve maritime dispute'

Lebanon's President says France-based oil and gas company could help solve maritime demarcation issues with Israel.

US diplomat to visit Beirut for continued maritime border talks

Lebanon says that US envoy Amos Hochstein will be in Beirut at the end of the week.

Watch:

Lebanese ministers throw rocks across Israel border

TV report in Lebanon shows two cabinet ministers throwing rocks across the Israeli border.

UN Security Council renews UNIFIL mandate for one year

UNIFIL has been in Lebanon since 1978 and is deployed in the south of the country as a buffer between Lebanon and Israel.

Maritime border talks:

US envoy to visit Israel and Lebanon next week

US energy envoy Amos Hochstein is expected to visit Beirut and Jerusalem in an effort to reach a deal on maritime borders.

Nasrallah:

'There will be an escalation if we don't get what we want'

Hezbollah leader threatens an “escalation” if Lebanon does not get what it wants in maritime border talks with Israel.