Lebanon

Unusual nighttime operation in Lebanon

IDF conducts unusual nighttime raid in Lebanon, arresting terrorist.

Top Hezbollah official steps down in rare resignation

Hezbollah accepts the resignation of senior official Wafiq Safa amid what is described as internal restructuring.

Graham walks out

Lebanese army chief denies Hezbollah is a terror group

Sen. Lindsey Graham says he ended a meeting with Lebanon’s defense chief after the general refused to call Hezbollah a terrorist group, warns the US cannot rely on partners who deny the threat.

Lebanon concerned: Syria to aid Israel in next war?

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa says his country has not forgotten its 'revenge' against Lebanon.

IDF thwarts Hezbollah's rebuilding efforts in southern Lebanon

IDF Unit 869 eliminates 60 Hezbollah terrorists, dismantles dozens of terror sites in southern Lebanon; new female combat company to join in March.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah aerial defense officer

IDF confirms elimination of senior Hezbollah aerial defense officer, additional terrorist, in southern Lebanon strike.

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IDF nighttime operation in Lebanon

Forces from the 769th Brigade overnight in southern Lebanon, destroying Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons.

Terrorist violating Lebanon ceasefire eliminated

IDF eliminates terrorist attempting to re-establish Hezbollah terror infrastructure.

Over ceasefire breach

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and engineering vehicles in southern Lebanon used to rebuild terror sites, violating ceasefire terms.

IDF strikes terrorist in Tyre, Lebanon

IDF takes out Hezbollah terrorist who served as head of an artillery squad in the Al-Harash area in Lebanon.

IDF targets Radwan Force base

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facilities, military infrastructure, in southern Lebanon.

IDF reveals: Teacher by day, terrorist by night

'Teacher' Mohamed al-Hasini eliminated in precise strike in southern Lebanon, revealed as Hezbollah terrorist who worked to rebuild terror group's artillery capabilities.

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing facility

The IDF struck a structure from which Hezbollah terrorists operated in the Bir al-Sansal area in southern Lebanon

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After Gaza: IDF prepares for next scenario

IDF Brigade 401 completes brigade-wide training exercise on northern border, for the first time after the brigade's operations in Gaza.

IDF exposes Hezbollah's modus operandi

IDF says Hezbollah terrorists took control of civilian areas, facilitated the transfer of weapons and operatives, and embedded terrorist infrastructure in the heart of the civilian population.

Hezbollah liaison officer eliminated after arms smuggling scheme

The IDF said it eliminated Hezbollah liaison officer Abu Ali Salameh in southern Lebanon, citing his role in embedding terror infrastructure in civilian areas and obstructing enforcement actions.

IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound

Hezbollah training structures, tunnel shafts, targeted in IDF strikes in southern Lebanon.

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IDF: Mission completed in southern Lebanon

The IDF has published documentation of the operation carried out by the Multi-Dimensional Unit against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon over the past two months.

Hezbollah leader warns: Disarming us will be the end of Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem threatens Lebanese government, claims disarming of terror group will weaken Lebanon.

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IDF launches strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley

Local media outlets reported that IDF strikes targeted Hezbollah targets in the village of Sahmar in the western Bekaa Valley.

Two waves of strikes

IDF puts crosshairs on Hezbollah weapons infrastructure

Military targets underground storage facilities and weapons shafts, citing violations of Israel-Lebanon understandings.

IDF takes out Hezbollah rocket launchers

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons sites, rocket launchers, and other military sites in southern Lebanon.

Foreign Min.: Extensive Hezbollah infrastructure south of Litani

Foreign Ministry slams Lebanese claims of control in southern Lebanon, demands Lebanese government fully disarm Hezbollah. 'Hezbollah continues to rearm with the support of Iran.'

PMO:

Hezbollah must be fully disarmed, Lebanon ceasefire implemented

Lebanese Army declares full control of southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office issues statement calling for ceasefire agreement to be properly kept.

IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas terror infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF carries out precision strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas sites in Lebanon, targeting weapons facilities and terror infrastructure embedded in civilian areas.

Hezbollah violates ceasefire, IDF eliminates terrorists

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists attempting to rebuild terror group's infrastructure in southern Lebanon, in violation of ceasefire agreement.

Hezbollah threat

Report: Israel weighs Lebanon operation

Israel is weighing a Lebanon operation as Hezbollah rebuilds under the ceasefire. Netanyahu discussed expanded strikes with Trump, while US officials urge waiting to allow further talks with Beirut.

IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound

The IDF struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites in several areas in southern Lebanon.

Drawdown accelerates

1,800 UN peacekeepers leave south Lebanon

UNIFIL says over 1,800 peacekeepers have left south Lebanon since November, with more to follow.

Lebanese PM:

'All weapons must be under state authority, not Hezbollah'

Lebanon’s PM says all weapons must be under state authority, rejects fears of civil conflict, and vows efforts to stop Israeli attacks while seeking full Israeli withdrawal.

Ad Kan Chairman:

'Hamas document exposes preparations for next massacre'

A document circulated by Hamas reveals the group's lessons from the war and its preparations for next massacre, this time coordinated with Lebanon, Judea, and Samaria.

Deaths of Kehati and Erlich

IDF Chief dismisses officer over fatal operational failure

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered severe command measures against Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, dismissing him from service after an operational failure led to the deaths of two soldiers in Lebanon.

Hezbollah leader:

'Disarmament plan is an Israeli-American plot'

Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem rejects Lebanon’s move to disarm the group, calling it an “Israeli-American plan”.

IDF: Radwan Force training terrorists in Lebanon

IDF strikes Radwan Force training ground and weapon storage facilities in Lebanon.

Lebanese President:

'Diplomatic efforts have reduced risk of war with Israel'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says the threat of renewed war with Israel has eased thanks to diplomatic efforts and a de-escalation mechanism, despite ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

Lebanon

Key terrorist from Iranian 'Quds Force' eliminated

The IDF stated that the terrorist operated under the Revolutionary Guards and was involved in Iranian-directed terrorist activity against the State of Israel.

IDF dismantles Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes several Hezbollah launch sites in southern Lebanon, dismantling military structures and terrorist infrastructure. 'Sites sites constitute a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.'

Zvi Yehezkeli: Lebanese Army cannot disarm Hezbollah

Arab affairs analyst Zvi Yehezkeli warns Hezbollah has infiltrated Lebanon's army too deeply for it to be able to disarm the terror group.

Potential link to Ron Arad?

New details emerge on Lebanese official's abduction

Swedish citizens kidnapped Lebanese security official Ahmad Shukr before one of them left the country, new report reveals.

Report in Lebanon

Officer kidnapped due to connection to Ron Arad's abduction

Former Lebanese security officer Ahmad Shukr has disappeared. Lebanese sources claim he may have been kidnapped by Israel in an intelligence operation

Hezbollah terrorist who served in Lebanese military eliminated

The IDF eliminated three terrorists, including one who simultaneously served in the Lebanese intelligence unit, who were working to advance attacks on Israel and rebuild Hezbollah.

After UNIFIL

Italy seeks to keep military presence in Lebanon

Italy plans to keep troops in Lebanon after UNIFIL ends in 2026, with Defense Minister Guido Crosetto vowing continued military and training support for the Lebanese armed forces.

Report: France sidelined as Israel, Lebanon hold civilian talks

A second round of Israel-Lebanon civilian talks in Naqoura reportedly saw France sidelined, US pressure on Israel, and unresolved disputes over a proposed border economic zone.

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Hezbollah rebuilds weapons‑smuggling network through Syria

US officials warn that Iran is funneling weapons to Hezbollah and to a Kurdish militia in northern Syria through a smuggling network.

Lebanese PM:

'Disarmament of Hezbollah south of Litani is close'

Lebanon says it is days from completing Hezbollah’s disarmament south of the Litani River, as stipulated in last year’s ceasefire agreement.

Rubio:

'No peace if Hamas retains the ability to attack Israel'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Hamas must fully disarm to ensure peace, as Washington seeks partners for Gaza stabilization and urges Lebanese control over Hezbollah.

Operation Behind the Back

The naval raid that exposed Hezbollah's secret unit

Shayetet 13 commandos arrested a Hezbollah terrorist working under civilian cover to create a naval unit for the terrorist organization.

IDF targets Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF strikes multiple Hezbollah military compounds, terror infrastructure sites across Lebanon, targeting training facilities, weapons storage, and launch sites.

Former IDF commander:

'Preemptive strikes will prevent future threats'

Former IDF Major General Noam Tibon criticizes the government for allowing Iran and Hezbollah to strengthen without decisive military and political follow‑through.

Two British-Lebanese men charged in UK for Hezbollah membership

Two British-Lebanese men face terror charges in London for alleged Hezbollah membership, training in Lebanon, and involvement in drone parts procurement.

Hezbollah violated ceasefire nearly 2,000 times in past year

According to Galei Tzahal, Hezbollah violated the ceasefire with Israel 1,925 times over the past year, as Israeli officials warn Lebanese enforcement remains inadequate.

In southern Lebanon:

IDF takes out Zakaria Yahya al-Hajj, senior Hezbollah terrorist

IDF successfully eliminates Zakaria Yahya al-Hajj, senior member of Hezbollah, in Jwaya area strike, vows to continue its operations to eliminate any threat to Israel’s security.

In less than an hour

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists

The IDF struck and eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists in different areas in southern Lebanon within less than an hour.

Hezbollah leader promises: We will not disarm

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expresses willingness to work with Lebanese army to defend country from Israel, refuses to disarm.

IDF postpones strike in southern Lebanon

IDF temporarily postpones planned strike in southern Lebanon, following request from Lebanese army.

Lebanon FM claims:

'Israel planning major military operation against Lebanon'

Lebanon’s FM Youssef Rajji warns Israel plans a major strike, while also criticizing Hezbollah and Iran.

2nd time this week:

IDF strikes Hezbollah training facility in Lebanon

IDF struck a compound used by Hezbollah's Radwan Force to conduct shooting exercises and additional training on the use of various types of weapons.

Amid dispute over Hezbollah

Iranian FM accepts Beirut invite

Iran’s FM Araghchi accepts Beirut’s invitation after his Lebanese counterpart rejected a visit to Tehran.

US lawmakers to Lebanon:

'Disarm Hezbollah without delay'

Bipartisan US lawmakers urge Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, warning that failure to act violates ceasefire commitments and risks renewed war under Iran-backed militia control.

Southern Lebanon:

IDF targets Hezbollah launch site, training facilities

IDF strikes Hezbollah training and launch sites in southern Lebanon, targeting Radwan Force facilities used to prepare attacks against Israeli troops and civilians.