Lebanon

Sheikh who fought Hezbollah

“They brought ruin upon Lebanon"

Sheikh Muhammad Ali al-Fouani accuses Iran of brainwashing the disadvantaged population and claims that international pressure would lead to Hezbollah’s rapid collapse.

No man left behind

Israel's demand for Lebanon prisoner swap

Israel reportedly demands the return of Israeli prisoners’ remains as talks with Lebanon continue, with Hezbollah refusing to leave a key southern Lebanon position.

After 44 years:

Remains of last Sultan Yaqub MIA brought to Israel

IDF, Military Intelligence and Mossad return remains of Staff Sgt. Yehuda Katz, who fell in the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub and was missing for 44 years. His family was notified following his identification, completing the return of all missing soldiers from that battle.

Lebanese President:

'Extend UNIFIL mandate in southern Lebanon'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urges extending UNIFIL's mandate, while saying Lebanon will not retreat from its framework agreement with Israel.

IDF preparing for days of combat

Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists still underground in security zone

Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists are believed trapped underground as the IDF strikes senior commanders and prepares for several days of combat after ceasefire violation.

Hezbollah terrorist eliminated

Wave of strikes in Lebanon after soldiers' injuries

The IDF carried out strikes overnight Sunday in the Ali Taher Ridge area of Lebanon, while also eliminating terrorist Abu Hassan Alaa, a senior commander in Hezbollah's Badr Unit.

Three IDF soldiers injured by explosive drone in Lebanon

Explosive drone launched towards IDF forces injures three soldiers, prompting attack on Hezbollah battalion commander Ali Samir Al-Haj Hassan.

Over Israel deal

Hezbollah chief slams Lebanese government

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem criticizes Lebanese officials for "exposing the army to pressure" by implementing a US-backed framework agreement with Israel.

Report:

Four nations shortlisted to oversee Hezbollah disarmament

According to Reuters, Israel and Lebanon have agreed on four nations - Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia - as potential foreign observers to verify Hezbollah's disarmament.

US rejects Katz’s announcement of troops in southern Lebanon

The US criticizes Defense Minister Katz’s call for a long-term presence in southern Lebanon, urging adherence to the agreed security framework.

NYPD:

No security detail for Mamdani's wife on Syria, Lebanon trip

NYPD says it will not send officers with Rama Duwaji on her planned Syria and Lebanon trip, citing Level 4 US travel advisories for both countries.

'We will not withdraw':

Katz's order to the IDF in Lebanon

Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to prepare for a long-term stay in Lebanon, saying Israel will not withdraw from its security zones in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza.

Senior US official: Progress made in Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome

Israeli, Lebanese, delegations agreed on operational standards, verification mechanisms aimed at neutralizing Hezbollah's presence, US State Department source says.

Despite friction

US official hails 'constructive' Israel-Lebanon talks

US official praises recent Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome as constructive, finalizing pilot zone rules to verify Hezbollah disarmament despite friction.

Israel demands answers on Ron Arad, missing Jews in Lebanon talks

Lebanese media say Israel used latest round of negotiations to press for answers on Ron Arad and other Jews missing since Lebanon's civil war.

Lebanese report rules out September negotiations with Israel

Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese network report indicates no Israel-Lebanon talks are scheduled for next month, following disagreements over pilot zones and border security.

Underground:

Hezbollah weapons tunnel destroyed in southern Lebanon

The IDF uncovered and neutralized an underground facility used to store weapons belonging to the Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah. During the operation, anti-tank missiles, RPG rockets, and artillery weapons were located.

Outgoing Yahalom Commander

"The failure of October 7 is etched in our minds"

Lt. Col. H., of the Combat Engineering Corps' elite Yahalom unit, led the project to neutralize tunnels in the Beaufort area that Hezbollah had planned to use to infiltrate Israel.

Report:

Lebanon, Israel select nations to monitor Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon and Israel reportedly agree on candidate countries to monitor Hezbollah's disarmament, leaving the United States to select the final verification forces.

Report:

IDF concealed Hezbollah drone strike which violated ceasefire

Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at IDF troops in southern Lebanon in a ceasefire violation, which Israel's military chose not to publicize. IDF: We will not publish any information that could jeopardize our forces.

'Hard for me to say goodbye'

The chilling speech by Maj. Harel Birenstock to his troops

In a speech delivered to his troops before he fell, Maj. Harel Birenstock urged them to strengthen the unit, recruit new soldiers, and, above all, choose good people.

Good news

Condition of 4 soldiers seriously wounded in Lebanon stabilizes

The condition of the four soldiers seriously wounded in yesterday's incident in Lebanon has stabilized, and one has regained consciousness and is communicating with his family.

IDF:

Hezbollah built thousands of terror sites in Lebanese villages

New IDF findings reveal thousands of Hezbollah military sites embedded inside civilian villages, exposing years-long effort to turn southern Lebanon into fortified terror zone.

15 Israelis cross into Lebanon after breaching border fence

Around 15 civilians cross into Lebanon after breaching border fence near Ghajar, prompting IDF operation to retrieve them.

Cleared for publication:

Reservists Harel Birenstock and Tamir Vaknin fell in Lebanon

Major (Res.) Harel Birenstock, 34, and Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Four reservists severely injured in the same incident.

IDF strikes Hezbollah after ceasefire violation

The IDF launched targeted strikes in southern Lebanon after accusing Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire, while reports said military officials had urged a stronger response than the one ultimately approved by Israel's political leadership.

Dozens of Israelis. mostly minors, cross border into Lebanon

IDF and Israel Police forces launched a search operation to locate the group and return them to Israeli territory after they crossed the border illegally, putting their lives at risk.

"Evacuate immediately"

Unusual evacuation warning issued in Lebanon after weeks

The IDF's Arabic-language spokesperson issued an evacuation warning to residents of the village of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon, citing Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire.

Revealed: Inside Hezbollah's underground terror network

IDF releases footage of troops destroying Hezbollah tunnel, uncovering a hidden weapons stockpile.

Report: New Lebanon proposal emerges in Israel negotiations

Lebanon presents new pilot initiative during talks with Israel in Rome, focusing on two symbolic towns near the border that remain largely displaced.

Graft allegations

Lebanon detains former PA envoy ahead of extradition

Lebanese authorities arrest former Palestinian Authority envoy Ashraf Dabbour ahead of his extradition to the PA on corruption charges, which he denies.

IDF soldiers used Lebanese eSIMs

Reserve soldiers in the Paratroopers Brigade purchased eSIM cards from Lebanese sources during the fighting in Lebanon, in violation of military regulations and without security authorization.

Report: Israel draws red line ahead of Lebanon talks

Lebanon expected to push for ceasefire in Rome talks, as Israel warns it will seize key Hezbollah military compound if terror group won't vacate.

IDF:

Explosive device that injured LAF troops belonged to Hezbollah

The IDF clarifies that the explosive device that detonated, injuring five LAF soldiers, did not belong to it and assesses that it was Hezbollah's.

401st Brigade wraps up landmark operation in Southern Lebanon

IDF: After eight months of operations: Troops from the 401st Brigade complete their mission in southern Lebanon, destroying more than 1,200 terror infrastructures and killing dozens of Hezbollah terrorists.

IDF officer injured in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates several Hezbollah terrorists near Ali al-Taher Ridge; one officer sustains moderate injuries.

700 tons of explosives

IDF destroys terror tunnels in Beaufort

IDF destroys the terror tunnels in the Beaufort area, a key component of Hezbollah’s invasion plan for communities in the Galilee.

Watch: Hezbollah arsenal found hidden among civilians

IDF troops uncover large Hezbollah weapons cache concealed inside civilian buildings in Majdal Zoun, including rifles, explosives, anti-tank missiles, and mortar rounds.

Zamir

'IDF won't leave Lebanon until long-term security is guaranteed'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tells troops in southern Lebanon that the Security Zone will remain in place until northern communities are fully protected.

IDF: Hezbollah violated ceasefire agreement

IDF investigation reveals Hezbollah launched explosive drone toward IDF engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon security zone.

300 meters from UNIFIL:

Watch: IDF uncovers Hezbollah HQ beneath factory

IDF troops destroy 55-meter-long underground Hezbollah command center hidden beneath construction materials factory just 300 meters from a UNIFIL position.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons cache in southern Lebanon

IDF troops operating in Lebanon security zone locate dozens of Hezbollah weapons, including assault rifles, RPGs, explosives, and grenades.

Lebanon:

Suspect detained for transferring hundreds of thousands to ISIS

Lebanese authorities arrest a suspect who stole $400,000 from his father to finance ISIS operations, uncovering a cross-border terror funding cell.

At the start of August

Rome to host US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon

Trilateral talks between Israel, Lebanon, and the US will take place in Rome from August 4-6 to discuss border disputes and expanding southern Lebanon security zones, says a US official.

Newly released footage:

Graham offers US strikes on Lebanon, Netanyahu refuses

Unseen footage shared by CNN's Inside Politics captures a phone call between Senator Graham and Prime Minister Netanyahu, in which Graham says he will try to persuade President Trump to strike Lebanon, but Netanyahu turns down the offer.

Syrian president: We will not intervene militarily in Lebanon

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says Damascus won't involve itself militarily in Lebanon, but warns internal instability there would have serious repercussions for Syria.

Watch:

How IDF soldiers celebrate a new daughter

IDF soldiers operating in the security zone in southern Lebanon paused an operational mission to celebrate the birth of a fellow soldier's daughter before carrying out the destruction of terrorist infrastructure.

Trump ends decades-long ban on direct US flights to Lebanon

President Donald Trump directs his administration to permit direct US flights to Lebanon following a White House meeting with President Joseph Aoun.

Damascus’s secret path

Syria prepares to move against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Despite the Syrian president’s official rejection of President Donald Trump’s proposal, preparations are underway behind the scenes to intervene on the Hezbollah issue in Lebanon.

Trump

'A lot more countries will join the Abraham Accords soon'

The US President and the Lebanese President met today at the White House.

For 2nd time in a week: Syria thwarts Hezbollah smuggling attempt

Customs at the Jdeidat Yabous border crossing foiled an attempt to smuggle 226 grenade launcher rounds and other weapons concealed in a private vehicle bound for Lebanon.

'Safe Zone' program begins

IDF withdraws, Lebanese military takes its place

Lebanese forces begin to deploy in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon, replacing IDF troops as part of the US-mediated deal.

'Immoral':

Likud MK blasts IDF fire restrictions in Lebanon

Likud MK Amit Halevi says current IDF rules of engagement in Lebanon delay strikes, endanger troops, and undermine Israel's war effort.

US announces

Implementation of Israel-Lebanon deal begins in pilot areas

State Department says the pilot program of the agreement between Israel and Lebanon to end hostilities has begun in 3 villages.

Rubio backs Lebanon’s 'move towards peace' in summit with Aoun

US Secretary of State praises Lebanese President’s peace efforts and push to disarm Hezbollah during a historic Washington summit.

Landmark summit

Lebanese President heads to Washington

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun travels to Washington, marking the first visit by a Lebanese head of state since 2009.

IDF strikes Hezbollah drone cell in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah terror cell after troops identified operatives flying a drone near the security zone in southern Lebanon.

Lebanese soldier killed by Hezbollah-planted explosive

IDF investigation indicates device likely planted by Hezbollah, Lebanese forces entered area without coordinating.

Body found on stretcher in southern Lebanon

IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon security zone discover body tied to stretcher, transfer it for testing.

Katz, Hegseth, hold security talks

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth updates Defense Minister Israel Katz on US military operations in Iran; Katz reaffirms Israel's determination to maintain security zones after October 7 massacre.