Lebanon

IDF takes out key Hezbollah communications commander

IDF eliminates Hisham Abd al-Karim Yassin, commander in the Palestine Corps of the Quds Force.

IDF conducts focused raids in southern Lebanon

IDF's Seventh Brigade conducting targeted raids in southern Lebanon, Golani Brigade waits for orders.

Iranian missiles spark blaze and cause damage in central Israel

Iranian missile strikes hit central Israel, southern Israel and Jerusalem, causing damage but no injuries. Most missiles intercepted. Fire and damage reported in Shoham and Rishon LeZion.

In strike in Beirut

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Murtada Hussein Srour

The Israeli Air Force eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Murtada Hussein Srour, a weapons expert and university lecturer who played a key role in the terrorist organization’s operations.

Hezbollah leader:

'We are ready for a long confrontation'

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem claims Lebanon’s defense against Israeli and American “aggression" is legitimate, says threats to eliminate him are “worthless".

Operation Roaring Lion:

Over 350 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated so far

The IDF says it has eliminated over 350 Hezbollah terrorists, including senior commanders, in its ongoing Operation Roaring Lion.

Israel Air Force drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut

Lebanese army claims that an Israeli aircraft dropped leaflets over Beirut containing QR codes for WhatsApp and Facebook, which allegedly lead to an Israeli intelligence unit responsible for recruiting agents.

Chemistry lecturer by day, Hezbollah terrorist by night

Israel Air Force killed Murtadha Hussein Srour, a Hezbollah aerial-unit terrorist and weapons expert, who also worked as a chemistry lecturer at the Lebanese University.

MK Nir Barkat:

'Lebanon must pay heavy price for Hezbollah attacks'

Minister of Economy and Industry MK Nir Barkat visits Binyamin: “Residents of southern Lebanon must not be permitted to return until the area is cleared of terror to ensure Israel’s security"

The Defense Minister's dire warning to Lebanese leaders

Defense Minister in situational assessment: "The destruction of the bridge over the Litani is just the beginning. Lebanon failed to dismantle Hezbollah and will pay an increasing price."

IDF strikes bridge on the Litani River

The IDF attacked the A-Zararia bridge on the Litani River, which had served as a central crossing point for Hezbollah operatives from northern Lebanon to the south.

Gvura Forum demands territorial conquest in Lebanon

Bereaved families demand that government members translate military achievements into a new security reality.

Report:

Michigan attack carried out by Lebanese man seeking revenge

LBCI reports that Ayman Ghazali, a Lebanese man, carried out the attack at Temple Israel in Michigan, seeking revenge for the deaths of his brothers in an IDF strike.

IDF strikes Hezbollah’s command centers across Lebanon

IDF targets Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon, including command centers, to counter terror threats. Efforts made to minimize civilian harm, with precision strikes and advance warnings issued.

'Thanks for saving my son'

Smotrich's moving hospital visit

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Galilee Medical Center to thank staff who treated his wounded son and fellow soldiers.

Bodycam footage

IDF troops raid Hezbollah compounds in southern Lebanon

IDF troops conducted targeted night operations and dismantled terrorist infrastructure in Hezbollah compounds in southern Lebanon.

IDF Chief in the north:

The campaign in Lebanon will not be short

IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reinforced Northern Command forces and said Israel will continue striking Hezbollah and Iran as the multi-front war intensifies.

Israel eliminates Iranian division commander linked to Hezbollah

The IDF said an airstrike killed Ali Muslim Tabaja, commander of the Iranian Imam Hossein Division, along with several senior operatives involved in attacks on Israel.

IDF admits: We erred

IDF admits Hezbollah terror group planned to launch waves of missiles and UAVs, but intelligence and offensive attacks thwarted two-thirds of the planned launches.

Two of Hezbollah's top brass eliminated

IDF reports strikes on Hezbollah's 'Radwan Force,' says over 100 terrorists eliminated, over 60 command centers destroyed.

Defense Minister threatens: We'll conquer areas of Lebanon

'If Lebanese government cannot control the area and prevent Hezbollah from firing towards Israel, we will do it ourselves," Defense Minister Israel Katz warns.

Miracle in Emek Hefer: 'Only the bomb shelter is still whole'

Regional Council reports Hezbollah rocket hit private yard, causing severe damage to the home, and damaging nearby homes as well.

Watch: IDF forces operate on Lebanon's Mount Dov

Forces from the IDF's Mountain Brigade locate weapons, launcher position, used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon’s Mount Dov area.

Danon to UNSC

'Either Lebanon restrains Hezbollah or Israel uses full force'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells the Security Council: "Hezbollah is not attacking Israel to protect Lebanon or to protect Lebanese citizens. It is acting to serve the Iranian regime's agenda."

Footage from Lebanon:

Troops spot terrorists on the ground, IAF eliminates them

IDF troops operating in Lebanon identified terrorists entering a structure and guided aircraft to eliminate them.

Metula resident: 'We're like sitting ducks'

Tamira Lang, resident of Metula who remained even when her community evacuated, warns northern settlements are in danger without a buffer zone. 'People simply won't stay here.'

'Target is down': IAF intercepts Hezbollah UAVs

IDF publishes footage of Hezbollah UAV being intercepted. 'There’s an explosion, the target is down.'

IDF reinforces northern front, moves Golani Brigade from south

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir orders reinforcement of Northern Command sector, transfer of the Golani Brigade following situational assessment.

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Beirut, Tyre

IDF carries out a new wave of airstrikes in Beirut’s Dahieh district targeting Hezbollah command centers and weapons facilities, a day after striking another Hezbollah command site in the Tyre area.

Report:

IAF strikes residential apartment in Beirut

Arab media report a targeted strike on an apartment in Aisha Bekkar area of Beirut. At least four dead.

President Herzog warns:

Hezbollah simply does not understand what awaits it

President Isaac Herzog visited the IAF Aerial Defense Array on Israel’s northern border, where he was briefed on the unit’s operational activities.

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IDF takes out Hezbollah launcher attempting to fire at Israel

IAF aircraft strike Hezbollah launchers and terrorists preparing to launch missiles toward Israeli territory.

Lebanese president's plan for a ceasefire with Israel

President Aoun's proposal includes stopping Israeli strikes across the country and the collection of weapons in Hezbollah strongholds by the Lebanese army.

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Troops blow shofar before southern Lebanon operation

Before the ground operation in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah terrorists, soldiers from the 36th Division blow shofar and pray with division Rabbi Yair Abu.

MK Kallner to Arutz Sheva:

'Hezbollah must be dealt with just like Iran'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee member MK Ariel Kallner tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that Hezbollah must be destroyed and calls for establishing Israel’s northern border at the Litani River.

After his son was wounded

Smotrich: At the hospital, we learned of the miracle

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich spoke about his son, Benaya Hebron, who was wounded in a mortar attack on the Lebanese border.

Report:

Lebanon proposed direct negotiations with Israel

According to Axios, Lebanon proposed direct talks with Israel through the Trump administration as war escalates, but US and Israeli officials respond with skepticism.

No warning

Rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel. 4 hurt

Sirens sounded in the center and the lowlands following firing from Lebanon - without prior warning. Residents in these areas report the sounds of loud explosions.

IDF:

Staff Sergeant Or Demry killed by anti-tank fire in Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Or Damri, 20, from Liman was killed by anti-tank gunfire in southern Lebanon in the same incident in which Staff Sergeant Maher Khatar fell.

UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Lebanon

UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting at France’s request to discuss the situation in Lebanon, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon warns discussion won't disarm Hezbollah.

Hezbollah cell eliminated by IDF forces in southern Lebanon

Forces from the IDF’s 300th Brigade identified a Hezbollah terrorist cell entering a building in a Christian village, directed an Israeli Air Force fighter jet that struck and eliminated the cell.

Significant improvement in condition of injured IDF soldier

Injured IDF soldier regains consciousness, communicating with those around him following head surgery, hospital says.

Ground operation in Lebanon expands

IDF forces conduct targeted raid in southern Lebanon, destroying Hezbollah terror infrastructure and eliminating terrorists.

Strike in Dahieh: Camera catches building's collapse

Footage from Lebanon show 'Hezbollah's bank' collapsing as onlookers watch.

IDF Officer in intriguing conversation with resident of Beirut

Unit 504 Intelligence Officer speaks to resident of Dahieh, Beirut, who said, 'Get rid of Hezbollah already - we're with you, they forced us out of our homes.'

Report: Special forces in Lebanon, battles with Hezbollah

Lebanese media reports IDF special forces fighting near area where forces sought intel on MIA Ron Arad on Saturday.

Beirut:

Five senior Quds Force commanders eliminated in Israeli strike

Overnight, the Israeli Navy, directed by precise IDF intelligence, conducted a precise strike in Beirut, Lebanon, targeting five commanders from the IRGC’s Lebanon Corps and Palestine Corps while they were meeting at a hotel in Beirut.

More than 100 attacks against Hezbollah in one day

The IDF targeted command centers, senior officials, and the organization's elite Radwan Force.

Week one of fighting:

Northern Command crushes Hezbollah

Within the first week of fighting Hezbollah after the organization decided to support Iran, the IDF already struck 600 terror targets across Lebanon with some 820 munitions.

2 soldiers fell in combat in Lebanon

Master Sergeant Maher Khatar from Majdal Shams, a soldier from the Combat Engineering Corps in the 91st division, and another soldier fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah trying to force evacuations in the north

Northern Command notes a shift in Hezbollah’s tactics, aiming to enforce a renewed evacuation of northern communities, alongside psychological operations including evacuation notices.

Precise strike in Beirut

IDF hits key commanders in the Quds Force's Lebanon Corps

IDF strikes a Beirut hotel, targeting IRGC Quds Force commanders linked to Hezbollah and Iran. Lebanese reports say four killed and ten wounded in the precise strike.

Tami Arad: Protecting lives comes before all else

Tami Arad, wife of MIA soldier Ron Arad, posts response to attempts to find his remains, reiterates request not to endanger soldiers' lives.

Multi-front assault on Iran and Hezbollah

The IDF struck hundreds of targets in both regions over the weekend, including key ordnance and senior leaders.

IDF strikes Hezbollah's Radwan Force in southern Lebanon

IDF deepens hits to Hezbollah terror group in multiple areas of Lebanon.

Two IDF soldiers moderately injured in Lebanon

Two Givati Brigade soldiers moderately injured by antitank fire, IDF says.

Commando mission working to locate MIA Ron Arad's remains

Israeli commando forces operating in eastern Lebanon, near Syrian border, Al Mayadeen reports.

In Beirut strikes

IDF hits Hezbollah and IRGC command centers

Israeli Air Force strikes multiple Hezbollah command centers in Beirut’s Dahieh suburb, including facilities tied to the IRGC and Hezbollah’s naval and financial units.

Five soldiers seriously injured near Lebanon border

A total of eight IDF soldiers injured, three of them seriously, as a result of projectile fire toward Israeli territory near the Lebanese border.

Defense Minister in a message to the residents of the north

Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security assessment at and said residents of northern Israel should not leave their homes, IDF has reinforced forces inside enemy territory and expanded to additional positions it captured.