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In strike in Lebanon:

IDF, Shin Bet eliminate terrorist who planned attacks in Israel

The IDF and Shin Bet announce the elimination of terrorist Muhammad Shoaib in Lebanon, who was involved in plotting attacks against Israeli civilians and played a key role in smuggling weapons from Iran to Lebanon and Judea and Samaria.

IDF, Shin Bet eliminate terrorist who planned attacks in Israel

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IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander in moving vehicle

IDF struck and eliminated Muhammad Jamal Murad, the Commander of Hezbollah’s Artillery in the coastal sector.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander in moving vehicle

IDF strikes Hezbollah military command center in southern Lebanon

IDF targets Hezbollah military command center operating from a civilian structure in Yohmor, southern Lebanon, while expending extensive efforts to minimize civilian harm.

IDF strikes Hezbollah military command center in southern Lebanon

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Ongoing raids against Hezbollah reestablishing itself in Lebanon

IDF forces destroyed Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, along with raids to seize weapons caches in the zone specified by the ceasefire agreement.

Ongoing raids against Hezbollah reestablishing itself in Lebanon

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates terrorist Hussein Ali Muzhir, Zahrani Sector head of firepower involved in attempts to establish artillery capabilities in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah leader reveals:

Israel penetrated internal network - 'a very severe blow'

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem reveals: Hamas informed Nasrallah just 30 minutes after launching the October 7 attack and requested Hezbollah's involvement. The group ultimately decided to open only a "support front."

Israel penetrated internal network - 'a very severe blow'

Unusual IAF strike in Tripoli targets key Hamas terrorist

Israeli Air Force aircraft targeted a Hamas terrorist in northern Lebanon, far from the Israeli border. Tripoli, a Sunni area, has rarely been targeted by the IDF until now.

Unusual IAF strike in Tripoli targets key Hamas terrorist

Within two hours:

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

Ali Abd al-Hassan Haidar, a commander in Hezbollah's 'Radwan Force', worked on numerous terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah vows no surrender as US Envoy heads to Beirut

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declares the group will not disarm or surrender despite Israeli threats and international pressure, ahead of a US envoy's visit to Beirut.

Hezbollah vows no surrender as US Envoy heads to Beirut

In Lebanon

IDF eliminates Iranian-backed terrorist

The IDF, acting on ISA intelligence, eliminated Qasem Salah al-Husseini, a Lebanese terrorist linked to the Iranian Quds Force, in Kafr Sil on Thursday.

IDF eliminates Iranian-backed terrorist

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Hezbollah contemplates arms reduction as financial strain grows

Hezbollah is considering a strategic shift, including scaling back its armed role, amid financial struggles and regional pressures.

Hezbollah contemplates arms reduction as financial strain grows

IDF eliminates Hezbollah intelligence officer in southern Lebanon

Abbas Al-Hassan Wahbi, key figure in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, responsible for intelligence and weapons transfers, eliminated in IAF strike.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah intelligence officer in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates Hezbollah antitank commander in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes and kills Hassan Muhammad Hammoudi, who oversaw Hezbollah’s anti-tank missile array in the Bint Jbeil sector and directed repeated attacks on Israel.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah antitank commander in southern Lebanon

IDF:

'Hezbollah rocket caused damage to civilian building in Lebanon'

IDF says rocket stored at Hezbollah site was inadvertently launched during Israeli strike, causing damage to civilian building. “The Hezbollah terrorist organization continues to endanger the residents of southern Lebanon.”

'Hezbollah rocket caused damage to civilian building in Lebanon'

IAF destroys Hezbollah command site in Beaufort Ridge

IDF strikes Hezbollah fire control site in southern Lebanon, eliminating key underground facility, warns site’s reconstruction violated Israel-Lebanon understandings.

IAF destroys Hezbollah command site in Beaufort Ridge

Lebanon’s Walid Jumblatt calls for Hezbollah to disarm

Senior Druze leader Walid Jumblatt urges Hezbollah to hand over its weapons to the Lebanese state, emphasizing the need to enforce UN Resolution 1701 and disarm all militias outside government control.

Lebanon’s Walid Jumblatt calls for Hezbollah to disarm

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IDF destroys Hezbollah building in southern Lebanon

IDF demolishes Hezbollah-linked structure in Houla used for intelligence gathering, violating Israel-Lebanon understandings.

IDF destroys Hezbollah building in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates commander of Hezbollah firepower array in Litani

IDF announces elimination of commander of Hezbollah’s firepower array in the Litani sector, responsible for multiple attacks on Israeli cities and rebuilding Hezbollah’s artillery forces in violation of previous understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

IDF eliminates commander of Hezbollah firepower array in Litani

In southern Lebanon:

IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss

IDF targetes, eliminates Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss, commander of Hezbollah's anti-tank unit in the Chebaa outpost and responsible for fatal anti-tank missile strike on Mount Dov.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss

Hezbollah:

Post-war reconstruction before supporting Iran

Amal and Hezbollah leaders meet to discuss Middle East tensions, condemn Israeli actions, and emphasize resistance against colonialism.

Post-war reconstruction before supporting Iran

Lebanese PM condemns

UN peacekeepers targeted in south Lebanon

UNIFIL says its peacekeepers were attacked by rocks and a Finnish soldier was slapped in south Lebanon. PM Salam condemns "repeated attacks," demands accountability.

UN peacekeepers targeted in south Lebanon

France blasts Israel's Lebanon strikes, demands withdrawal

France condemns Israel's most recent strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut and southern Lebanon, demanding an Israeli withdrawal and adherence to the November 2024 ceasefire. This is the latest criticism of Israel from France.

France blasts Israel's Lebanon strikes, demands withdrawal

IDF:

'Critical and moral mission to bring all 56 hostages home'

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin issues solemn statement following the tragic deaths of four IDF soldiers during combat operations in Gaza, shedding light on the challenging realities of the ongoing conflict and the IDF's multifaceted efforts.

'Critical and moral mission to bring all 56 hostages home'

Defense Minister:

'There will be no quiet in Beirut without security for Israel'

Minister Israel Katz responds to the Lebanese President's condemnation of the IDF strikes on Hezbollah targets in the Dahiya area of Beirut.

'There will be no quiet in Beirut without security for Israel'

IDF strikes drone manufacturing facilities in Lebanon

After warning Dahieh residents to evacuate, IDF strikes underground UAV production and storage facilities in Dahieh and southern Lebanon, as well as a drone manufacturing workshop.

IDF strikes drone manufacturing facilities in Lebanon

Amid reestablishment efforts

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

IDF strikes several military sites throughout Lebanon belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization. “The IDF will continue prevent any attempt by Hezbollah to reestablish its terror capabilities."

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

Report:

Lebanese army destroying Hezbollah with Israeli intelligence

The Lebanese army has achieved about 80% of the goal of dismantling the terrorist organization with the help of the IDF.

Lebanese army destroying Hezbollah with Israeli intelligence

IDF Chief:

Fight against Hezbollah not over — we will pursue to collapse

During a frontline assessment, IDF Chief LTG Zamir vows continued operations against Hezbollah and beyond, praising troops for reshaping the northern security reality.

Fight against Hezbollah not over — we will pursue to collapse

Mission accomplished:

146th Division leaves Northern Command after 600 days of combat

After nearly two years of relentless operations along the Lebanese border, the IDF's 146th Division concludes its mission, passing command to the 91st Division amid praise for reshaping northern Israel's security landscape and defeating Hezbollah threats.

146th Division leaves Northern Command after 600 days of combat

Lebanon:

Abbas, Lebanese President reach agreement on Palestinian camps

Lebanese President and PA chairman announce agreement whereby Palestinian Arab factions will not use Lebanon as a launchpad for attacks against Israel, and unauthorized weapons will be removed from refugee camps.

Abbas, Lebanese President reach agreement on Palestinian camps

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in Tyre

IDF announces elimination of Hussein Nazih Barja, senior Hezbollah engineer responsible for missile production, in a strike near Tyre, Lebanon.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in Tyre

Abbas to discuss weapons at Lebanese ‘Palestinian refugee camps’

PA chairman Abbas is in Beirut to discuss disarmament of “Palestinian refugee camps” with Lebanese leaders. The talks aim to extend state authority into these traditionally autonomous areas where armed groups operate.

Abbas to discuss weapons at Lebanese ‘Palestinian refugee camps’

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US pushes Lebanon toward Israel-aligned bloc

Lebanese report reveals American demands linking aid to political shifts, Hezbollah disarmament, and regional normalization.

US pushes Lebanon toward Israel-aligned bloc

US Treasury targets key Hezbollah financiers in Iran and Lebanon

US sanctions four individuals linked to Hezbollah's financial network, including two senior officials residing in Lebanon and Iran.

US Treasury targets key Hezbollah financiers in Iran and Lebanon

No longer afraid:

UNIFIL reportedly take down Hezbollah flags in southern Lebanon

UNIFIL patrol accused of tearing down Hezbollah flags and posters in southern Lebanon town; incident caught on video sparks confrontation with locals.

UNIFIL reportedly take down Hezbollah flags in southern Lebanon

Hidden beneath Beaufort Ridge:

IDF destroys major Hezbollah command hub

Airstrike targets weapons, terrorists, and tunnel shafts in key Hezbollah site; IDF says underground facility now inoperable and vows continued action to thwart threats.

IDF destroys major Hezbollah command hub

Terror threat eliminated:

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander in Lebanon airstrike

Khaled Ahmed Ahmed, head of Hamas operations in Lebanon’s western sector, eliminated in Sidon while planning attacks and weapons transfers against Israel.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander in Lebanon airstrike

IDF eliminates terrorist who worked to rehabilitate Hezbollah

IDF says it eliminated terrorist Adnan Muhammad Sadiq Harb, the commander of the logistical support unit in Hezbollah's Badr unit, who advanced the rehabilitation of Hezbollah's terrorist capabilities.

IDF eliminates terrorist who worked to rehabilitate Hezbollah

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF confirms it struck terror infrastructure sites within a Hezbollah strategic weapons production and storage facility in the Beqaa area in Lebanon, saying it identified Hezbollah's attempts to reestablish presence and operations within the facility.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Lebanon:

Fears Syrian sectarian clashes may cross the border

As the new Syrian regime continues to attack the Druze community, many in Lebanon fear clashes between supporters of the regime and Lebanese Druze.

Fears Syrian sectarian clashes may cross the border

Revealed:

US felt snubbed, ignored Israel's call before strike on Nasrallah

A new Israeli TV exposé reveals how deep tensions ran between Israel and the Biden administration, including a moment when the US ignored a critical Israeli call before a planned strike on Hezbollah’s Nasrallah.

US felt snubbed, ignored Israel's call before strike on Nasrallah

Watch: IDF eliminates terrorist in southern Lebanon

The IDF struck and eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, one of whom was operating in the border zone and gathering intelligence for the terrorist organization.

Watch: IDF eliminates terrorist in southern Lebanon

Lebanese defense official claims:

'Hezbollah withdrew from south of the Litani'

Lebanese official claims that there is no military presence of Hezbollah south of the Litani. Israel is skeptical and continues targeted strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure and terrorists across Lebanon.

'Hezbollah withdrew from south of the Litani'

Watch: IDF reveals footage from Beirut strike

IDF releases new footage from strike on Hezbollah precision missile storage facility in Beirut.

Watch: IDF reveals footage from Beirut strike

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Lebanon working to arrest Hamas terrorists who fired at Israel

The Lebanese Military Intelligence Directorate has demanded that Hamas turn in its members who launched rockets at Israel, which, according to the organization, was done without its knowledge.

Lebanon working to arrest Hamas terrorists who fired at Israel

Syrian media:

Hezbollah launches artillery barrage on Syrian military post

The Syrian military targeted the source of fire, which was in Lebanese territory, but stopped after the Lebanese military said it would search for the terrorists who conducted the launches.

Hezbollah launches artillery barrage on Syrian military post

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Watch: IDF soldiers honor the victims' memory in Gaza

IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip, Syria, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria observed a moment of silence to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Watch: IDF soldiers honor the victims' memory in Gaza

IDF operations in Lebanon:

Nine terrorists eliminated, dozens of targets destroyed

Since the beginning of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon, more than 140 terrorists who posed a threat have been eliminated across Lebanon.

Nine terrorists eliminated, dozens of targets destroyed

IDF confirms:

Senior Jamaa Islamiya terrorist eliminated in Lebanon

Hussein Izzat Mohammad Atwi was involved in planning and advancing terrorist activity from Lebanon into Israeli territory.

Senior Jamaa Islamiya terrorist eliminated in Lebanon

Hezbollah vows to keep arms, rejects disarmament

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declares the group will not disarm, citing Israeli threats and Lebanon’s inability to defend itself. He accuses Israel of violating ceasefire terms while signalling willingness to negotiate only after a full Israeli withdrawal.

Hezbollah vows to keep arms, rejects disarmament

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah terrorist struck and eliminated by IDF in the area of Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon. Hours earlier, the Israel Air Force eliminated Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Jaafar Mannah Asaad Abdallah in Sidon.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in southern 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.

Lebanese army arrests suspects tied to rocket attacks on Israel

Because of Gal Gadot

Lebanon blocks Disney’s 'Snow White'

Lebanon bans Disney’s live-action “Snow White” due to Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s role in the film. Gadot has long been blacklisted in the country for her IDF service and outspoken support for Israel.

Lebanon blocks Disney’s 'Snow White'

IDF reveals serious violation of Lebanon ceasefire by Hezbollah

The IDF's Arabic-language spokesman revealed that Hezbollah has been attempting to rebuild an underground weapons production facility in Beirut in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

IDF reveals serious violation of Lebanon ceasefire by Hezbollah

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.

'Willing to discuss disarmament if Israel withdraws'

US official:

'Hezbollah has to be disarmed'

US envoy Morgan Ortagus emphasizes that Hezbollah and other armed groups in Lebanon must be disarmed urgently, stating disarmament should happen "as soon as possible" to ensure national security.

'Hezbollah has to be disarmed'

Chief of Staff on north border:

We continue strengthening defense while demonstrating initiative

LTG Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment on the Lebanese border and met with the commanders operating in the sector.

We continue strengthening defense while demonstrating initiative

FM Sa’ar:

Lebanon must act against terror groups within its borders

The Foreign Minister condemned Hamas for its continued aggression and brutal repression of Gaza's population.

Lebanon must act against terror groups within its borders

IDF:

Eliminated Hezbollah terrorist was assisting Hamas

The IDF, ISA, and Mossad confirmed that Hezbollah and Quds Force terrorist Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir assisted Hamas in planning and advancing a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians.

Eliminated Hezbollah terrorist was assisting Hamas

'Posed an immediate threat'

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist who had recently directed Hamas operatives and assisted them in planning a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians.

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut