Lebanon

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon strike

IDF eliminates a Hezbollah terrorist in Kherbet Selem and dismantles a hostile structure in Yaroun, citing violations of Israel-Lebanon understandings.

IDF carries out series of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF struck infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah and its affiliate Green Without Borders, used for the terror organization's rehabilitation attempts.

In southern Lebanon:

IDF takes out terrorist rebuilding Hezbollah infrastructure

IAF attacks Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, eliminating a terrorist and destroying an engineering vehicle used to rebuild terror infrastructure.

IDF strikes Hezbollah fire-control site on Beaufort Ridge

IDF strikes site used to manage Hezbollah’s fire-and-defense array on the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, hitting weapons, military structures and underground infrastructure.

Push to disarm Hezbollah

US sends $230M to Lebanese forces

Trump administration approves $230M for Lebanon’s security forces as Hezbollah faces mounting pressure to disarm.

From before 2nd Lebanon War

Explosives cache discovered near Lebanon border

During civil works in the area of Ghajar, a pit filled with explosives was discovered. The IDF notes that the infrastructure was buried before the Second Lebanon War.

Two Hezbollah operatives killed in Lebanon

The IDF killed two senior members of Hezbollah's artillery unit who were involved in building attack routes against northern Israel.

Iran vows full support for Hezbollah and Lebanon’s 'resistance’

Iran’s Ali Larijani pledges full support for Lebanon and Hezbollah, backing calls for regional unity against Israel.

Naim Qassem: Hezbollah will not disarm

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem speaks on anniversary of predecessor Hassan Nasrallah's death, promising terror group is ready for war and will not lay down its weapons.

Intelligence Directorate:

Nasrallah didn't realize he was the next target for elimination

IDF's Intelligence Directorate reveals that in the days leading up to his elimination, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah chose to remain in place and plan counterattacks, each of which was quickly thwarted.

Lebanon:

Political backlash to Nasrallah tribute on Beirut’s Raouche Rock

Hezbollah marked the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah’s elimination by illuminating Beirut’s Raouche Rock, sparking political backlash over the landmark’s national symbolism.

Southern Lebanon:

Top Hezbollah commander eliminated in IDF strike

The IDF announces it eliminated a Hezbollah commander and another terrorist in southern Lebanon. The strikes also hit a vessel used for intelligence gathering, targeting terror infrastructure.

Deaths of Kehati and Erlich

IDF to charge Ex-Golani Chief Yarom

The IDF announces plans to prosecute Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom for reckless homicide in the deaths of Sgt. Gur Kehati and Ze’ev Erlich during a Golani operation last November.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah weapons dealer

Hussein Saifo Sharif, senior weapons dealer who directed terrorists in Syrian territory, is eliminated in Lebanon.

French probe targets former Lebanese PM Najib Mikati

French investigators open a corruption inquiry into former Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. The probe, launched by anti-corruption groups, accuses Mikati and his brother of fraudulently building their fortune.

IDF eliminates terrorist working for Iran in Lebanon

The IDF eliminated Wasim Saeed Jaba‘i, a terrorist in the Imam Hossein Division, which is used by the IRGC’s Quds Force to bolster the 'axis of resistance' and employ forces against Israel.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beqaa

IDF strikes Hezbollah training sites, weapon storage, in Beqaa area in Lebanon, targeting compounds used to plan attacks against Israel.

Lebanon’s Christian bloc demands Hezbollah disarm

Lebanese Christian leader Samir Geagea urges Hezbollah to disarm, warning of civil war and accusing the group of serving Iran.

Timeline unclear

Lebanon backs army plan to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanon’s cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, prompting Shiite ministers to walk out in protest. The army will begin implementation, though no timeline has been set.

In northern Israel:

IDF's Mountain Brigade marks one year of operations

IDF releases new footage of 810th ‘Mountain Brigade,’ operating in Syria and Lebanon, as the brigade marks one year since its establishment.

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Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in moving vehicle and on balcony

The IAF struck and eliminated local Hezbollah representative Al-Munim Musa Sweidan and a terrorist in the ‘Lebanese Resistance Brigades’ terrorist organization.

Lebanese villagers claim:

Israelis wander our villages like tourists

Pro-Hezbollah daily al-Akhbar reports villagers saw Israelis crossing into southern Lebanon, buying food and coffee, and paying in shekels like casual tourists.

Lebanon’s Speaker rejects US call to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri opposes US push to disarm Hezbollah, urging calm dialogue amid Israeli airstrikes and rising tensions over the group's weapons.

IDF demolishes Hezbollah structure in southern Lebanon

In southern Lebanon, IDF forces demolish Hezbollah structure used to gather intelligence on Israeli troops.

Lebanon hails UNIFIL extension as key to border stability

Lebanon welcomes UN's unanimous vote to extend UNIFIL mandate through 2026, calling it a step toward border stability and urging Israel's full withdrawal and return of Lebanese detainees.

Southern Lebanon:

Hezbollah military positions and weapons caches uncovered

UNIFIL and the Lebanese army have uncovered over 800 military positions and weapons caches in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared in November last year.

After 50 years, UN votes to disband UNIFIL

UN Security Council unanimously votes to end UNIFIL mandate after next year; Israel praises decision.

Hezbollah-related opposition

UN vote on UNIFIL's future delayed

A UN Security Council vote on the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon delayed amid opposition from the US and Israel, who are pushing for the force’s withdrawal.

Hezbollah vows to keep arms

Qassem slams Lebanese government plan

Speaking at a memorial, Qassem accused the Lebanese government of following US-Israeli orders and warned of civil war if Hezbollah is forced to surrender its weapons.

Kiryat Shmona Mayor:

'We will not be silent about the abandonment of the Galilee'

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern warns that the IDF withdrawal from the five positions in Lebanon is a dangerous move that could reduce security in the north.

Dramatic:

Israel to gradually withdraw from five key points in Lebanon

Prime Minister's Office congratulates Lebanese government on decision to disarm Hezbollah, promising that if concrete steps are made, the IDF will gradually withdraw from Lebanon.

Fatah begins handing over weapons in Lebanon 'refugee camps'

A plan to disarm Palestinian Arab factions in Lebanese “refugee camps” begins with a small handover of weapons from Fatah. Hamas and PIJ refuses to participate.

Israeli citizen jailed in Lebanon returned to Israel

Salah Abu-Hussein, an Israeli citizen who had been imprisoned in Lebanon for approximately one year, returned to Israel following negotiations with the assistance of the Red Cross.

UN peacekeepers find Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon

UNIFIL peacekeepers and the Lebanese Army discover a Hezbollah tunnel and unexploded munitions in southern Lebanon.

UN Security Council debates future of UNIFIL in Lebanon

The UN Security Council is debating a French-drafted resolution to ultimately withdraw the UNIFIL peacekeeping force from Lebanon. Israel and the US reportedly oppose the plan, arguing the force is crucial to prevent Hezbollah's expansion.

Hezbollah leader threatens:

We will not hand over weapons

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem warned that disarming the group could spark internal conflict, vowing to keep its weapons 'as long as the occupation exists and aggression continues.'

Zamir:

IDF has reversed the threat on Israel’s northern border

At a Northern Command ceremony, Lt. Gen. Zamir outlined a shift in Israel’s defense posture, highlighting operational gains and a renewed strategy against northern threats.

Chief of Staff in Lebanon

'We won't allow threats to grow'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducts a field tour in southern Lebanon, says Israel has a 'new strategic approach' that is more 'proactive.'

Lebanon:

Aoun confronts Iran’s envoy over interference

During a high-level meeting in Beirut, President Aoun told Iran's top security envoy that Lebanon's stability requires respect for sovereignty and rejection of sectarian ties.

IDF takes out senior Syrian terrorist near Beqaa, Lebanon

IDF eliminates senior Syrian terrorist Muhammad Wishah, also known as 'Abu Khali' near Beqaa, Lebanon.

Shiite ministers walk out as cabinet votes to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanese cabinet backs US disarmament roadmap despite Hezbollah and Amal ministers storming out, tasking army with plan to centralize weapons under state authority by year’s end.

Iran backs Hezbollah, rejects disarmament plan

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expresses support for Hezbollah’s rejection of Lebanon's plan to disarm the group, claims the group recovered after setbacks in last year’s war with Israel.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon, hitting a weapons storage facility, a missile launcher, and engineering tools.

Humanizing Hezbollah?

AP profiles paint terrorists as victims

AP feature presents profiles of six wounded Lebanese linked to Hezbollah, focusing on their injuries and personal stories with limited strategic context.

As US pressure mounts

Beirut moves to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanon's cabinet tasks the army with drafting a plan to disarm Hezbollah by year's end, under US pressure and a post-war ceasefire deal.

Amusing confusion on Lebanese news channel

Lebanese news channel LBCI broadcasts a picture of actor Itzik Cohen instead of the IDF Head of Operations Directorate, who shares the same name.

In Depth:

The Druze and Israel

Following the massacres in Suwayda, the Druze find themselves in the global spotlight. What makes such a relatively small minority in Syria so important to Israel?

Lebanese PM:

'Hezbollah disarmament a Lebanese demand, not a foreign one'

Nawaf Salam says call to assert state control and extend sovereignty comes from Beirut, not Washington; vows justice for 2020 port explosion victims.

IDF strikes Hezbollah’s largest precision missile site in Lebanon

Defense Minister confirms strike on major terror facility in Lebanon; vows continued pressure to prevent Hezbollah resurgence.

Hezbollah rejects disarmament push, vows to retain weapons

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejects calls for disarmament, accusing the US of advancing Israel’s interests.

IDF assessment

Northern Arrows crippled Hezbollah’s capabilities

The IDF reports that Operation Northern Arrows significantly damaged Hezbollah’s operational readiness and severely reduced the group’s ability to launch indirect fire at Israel — all while enabling most northern Israeli residents to return home.

IDF eliminates key Radwan Force terrorist

Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Haidar Abboud and additional Hezbollah artillery operative eliminated in Debaal area in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah commander

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Ali Abd al-Qader Ismail, who was involved in efforts to rehabilitate the terrorist organization in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil area.

After 41 years:

French court orders release of terrorist Georges Ibrahim Abdallah

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, longest-serving prisoner for crimes related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, to be released from French prison after serving 41 years and return to his home in Beirut.

IDF eliminates two key Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates member of Hezbollah's Radwan Force and leader of Hezbollah's Yohmor outpost, vowing to continue eliminating any threats to Israel's security.

Hezbollah leader:

'US efforts to disarm us meant to legitimize Israeli strikes'

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem accuses the US of pressuring Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah to benefit Israel. He claims Israel violated the ceasefire 3,800 times, while Hezbollah upheld its commitments.

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IDF eliminates Radwan Force naval commander

Hassan Ahmad Sabra, a Naval Commander in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, an another Hezbollah terrorist involved in attempts to reestablish terror infrastructure, were eliminated in IDF strikes.

Lebanon:

Central Bank shuts down financial pipeline to Hezbollah

Lebanon's central bank bans financial institutions from dealing with Hezbollah's Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a group sanctioned by the US Treasury.

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IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

The IDF has begun strikes on terror targets belonging to the "Radwan Force" in the area of Beqaa

Lebanon:

IDF begins striking Hezbollah Radwan Force targets

IDF begins strikes on targets, including facilities used by the terrorist organization for training and preparing terrorists to plan and carry out terrorist attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.