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.

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Report:

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.

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 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:

'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.”

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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Watch: IDF reveals footage from Beirut strike

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.