Lebanon

A miracle in the trauma room

An IDF soldier was miraculously saved after the damage stopped before the shrapnel hit the heart or a vital blood vessel. This was 'something that could have ended differently,' says Dr. Breslavsky.

Live updates:

Hamas planned far deadlier attack for October 7

Attacks on northern Israel continue, pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim attack on 'two crucial targets' in Eilat by means of UAVs.

5 Golani soldiers killed in battle in Lebanon on Sukkot

5 soldiers killed, 3 soldiers seriously injured in single incident in Lebanon, 9 soldiers seriously injured in Lebanon and Gaza in total.

UNIFIL again claims:

'Israel attacked one of our posts in Lebanon'

UN peacekeepers say they came under fire from IDF troops, claiming a "direct and apparently deliberate" attack damaged a watchtower.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah Commander in southern Lebanon

With the direction of the IDF Northern Command, the IAF strikes and eliminates terrorist Jalal Mustafa Hariri, who served as the Hezbollah Commander of the Qana area in southern Lebanon.

WSJ editorial:

UNIFIL is Hezbollah's best friend

Wall Street Journal publishes editorial criticizing UNIFIL after it refused to agree to Israel's request and relocate its peacekeepers: "UNIFIL leaves its peacekeepers in harm’s way, while Israel fights and does their job for them."

Chief of Staff:

'Hezbollah hiding dead bodies; sign of distress'

Chief of Staff, Hertzi Halevi: 'Hezbollah is showing signs of distress. We must increase pressure, push harder.'

Netanyahu speaks with Macron, lays out redlines on Hezbollah

PM tells French President Israel rejects any ceasefire that allows Hezbollah to rearm and regroup to threaten northern Israel again, criticizes Macron for seeking to host conference with countries that deny Israel's right to self-defense.

Senior official: Israel is helping Hezbollah recuperate

Senior source says IAF not striking in Beirut for five days is equivalent to Israel helping Hezbollah recover its strength.

US urging American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

US Embassy in Beirut calls on American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately: US citizens who choose not to depart at this time should prepare contingency plans should the situation deteriorate further.

UN insists:

'UNIFIL peacekeepers will stay in all positions in Lebanon'

UN peacekeeping chief clarifies that UNIFIL peacekeepers will stay in their positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for them to move as the IDF strikes Hezbollah targets nearby.

Italy, Britain, France, Germany:

'Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law'

Italy, Britain, France and Germany issue joint statement criticizing Israeli strikes which UN’s mission in Lebanon.

The halt in strikes in Beirut

Ministers livid: We will demand answers from Netanyahu

The directive from the political level regarding the strikes in Beirut was sent in writing to the IDF on Friday morning, after Thursday's strikes in Beirut.

Netanyahu

'Claim Israel attacked UNIFIL personnel completely false

PM rejects claim IDF is attacking UNIFIL forces in Lebanon, says Israel has repeatedly asked and warned UNIFIL to leave the combat areas and get out of harm's way.

Exposed:

Hezbollah underground compound stocked with weapons for invasion

Command center for the Radwan Force found filled with helicopter-fired missiles, mortar shells, motorcycles, and more meant to be used as part of Hezbollah's 'Conquer the Galilee' plan.

Rocket attack on Tel Aviv, central Israel

Traffic at Ben Gurion Airport halted as barrage from Lebanon sets off Red Alert sirens in 180 localities.

Journalist on Palestinian Affairs:

'Hezbollah has not collapsed; still has countless abilities'

Following reports on significant damage to Hezbollah's capabilities, journalist Elior Levy says that the terrorist organization 'has countless more abilities up its sleeve.'

Cleared for publication:

Omri, Yosef, Yoav, and Amitay were killed in the UAV disaster

UAV launched by Hezbollah directly hits dining room at the Golani Brigade training base. Four IDF soldiers killed and an additional seven severely injured. The incident is under investigation.

Macron to Iranian President:

'Support a general de-escalation in the region'

French President speaks to Iranian counterpart, calls on him to support a "general de-escalation" in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

UN chief:

'Attacks on UNIFIL may constitute a war crime'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounces Lebanon incidents which resulted in injuries to several UNIFIL peacekeepers, as Hezbollah continues to operate near UNIFIL posts.

Southern Lebanon:

120 meter long tunnel located and destroyed | Watch

Forces from the 205th Brigade uncovered underground infrastructure approximately 120 meters long and two meters deep, located about half a kilometer from the border.

Hezbollah is running out of money following Israeli offensive

Lebanese U.S.-designated terror group Hezbollah is running out of money, after a week long Israeli offensive in Lebanon disrupts 3 of its key sources of cash.

Netanyahu to UN chief:

'Get UNIFIL forces out of Hezbollah strongholds right now'

Israeli PM calls on UN Sec. Gen. Guterres to remove UNIFIL's forces from the combat zones in southern Lebanon and "out of harm's way" so they are not used as human shields by Hezbollah.

2 soldiers seriously wounded in combat in Lebanon

Multiple soldiers also injured in both incidents in which 2 soldiers were seriously wounded, IDF announces.

IDF expands ground offensive in Lebanon

The IDF expanded its ground maneuver in southern Lebanon overnight. In recent hours, an IDF division began maneuvering in a new area in southern Lebanon.

240 terror targets in Gaza and Lebanon struck in last day

Overnight, the 36th Division continued its operational activity in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah terror targets and terrorist infrastructure in the area. As part of the activity, the IAF struck Hezbollah launchers, anti-tank missile posts, weapons storage facilities, and additional terror targets.

Former Prime Minister of Lebanon:

Hezbollah has turned Lebanon into a failed state

Fouad Siniora, Lebanon's Prime Minister during the 2006 war, attacked Hezbollah in an interview with Sky News: 'Lebanon must turn the problem into an opportunity'

Suspicious aerial target intercepted in coastal area of Nahariya

IAF intercepts suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory in the coastal area of Nahariya. No sirens sounded in accordance with protocol.

Austin to Gallant:

'Israel needs to pivot to diplomatic pathway in Lebanon'

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, expresses concern about reports that Israeli forces fired on UN peacekeeping positions in Lebanon.

Two UNIFIL personnel injured from IDF fire in Lebanon

IDF says a UNIFIL post in southern Lebanon was hit by its forces who were firing at a threat near that post: Hezbollah deliberately operates with the intent to harm Israeli civilians from civilian areas and near UNIFIL posts.

As Yom Kippur begins

Hezbollah fires 100 rockets towards northern Israel

Hezbollah terrorists fire approximately 100 rockets towards northern Israel as Israelis prepare for the start of the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

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Danon speaks to the Lebanese people in Arabic

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN turns to the citizens of Lebanon during UN Security Council address, tells them in Arabic that “the land of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, not to Iran!”

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91st division conducts ground raids in Lebanon

During limited, localized, targeted ground raids of the 91st Division in southern Lebanon, the soldiers dismantled Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure, destroyed weapons, and engaged in close-quarters combat with terrorists.

Danon:

'UNIFIL must step up, Lebanese people held hostage by Hezbollah'

Israel's UN Ambassador calls on UNIFIL, Lebanese army to start protecting the Lebanese people from Hezbollah. ' I say: Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people and not to the Iranians.'

'Gear ready to raid Israel'

Watch: A tour of a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon

The IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari toured a Hezbollah stronghold in a village in southern Lebanon.

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The fighting in Lebanon, from Golani Brigade soldiers' body cams

IDF spokesperson publishes footage from IDF operations in southern Lebanon - taken from the soldiers' body cams.

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Major (Res.) Ronny Ganizate fell in southern Lebanon

During the incident in which Sergeant Major Ganizate fell, a reservist was severely injured and was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

White House:

'Biden affirmed Israel’s right to protect itself from Hezbollah'

White House issues statement summarizing call between Biden and Netanyahu: They agreed to remain in close contact over the coming days both directly and through their national security teams.

Cleared for publication:

Revital Yehud and Dvir Sharvit killed in Kiryat Shmona

Revital Yehud, 45, and Dvir Sharvit, 43, are the couple who were killed on Wednesday when a Hezbollah rocket hit the city of Kiryat Shmona.

Ex-haredi man arrested by Hezbollah

Yehoshua Tartakovsky was arrested by Lebanese authorities, and during his investigation, an Israeli passport was found in his possession.

Danon:

'Hezbollah calls for ceasefire while murdering Israeli civilians'

Israeli UN Ambassador dismisses Hezbollah officials' call for Israel to cease fire in Lebanon after 2 civilians were killed in a rocket strike in Kiryat Shmona, demands Hezbollah relocate north of the Litani River.

Report:

Israeli citizen arrested in Beirut

Lebanese security forces arrested an Israeli citizen in Beirut after an Israeli passport was found in his belongings. He allegedly entered the country as a journalist with a British passport.

Northern Command chief:

We are dealing Hezbollah a harsh blow

Major General Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, holds situational assessment in Lebanon, tells soldiers, 'You're bringing the residents of northern Israel back home, with the treads of your tanks and boots on the ground.'

IDF spokesman:

Dahieh is where Hezbollah decisions are made

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari on why IDF is operating in Dahieh: 'Dahieh is not like the rest of Beirut, it's Hezbollah's stronghold. When we say our war is not against the citizens of Lebanon, we mean it: We are sacrificing the element of surprise to warn civilians.'

IDF forces eliminate terrorists who murdered their comrade

IDF dismantles Hezbollah weapons storage facility measuring 7 meters deep, hidden inside residential building in southern Lebanon village, eliminates terrorists who killed Captain Ben Zion Falach.

The diplomatic step to weaken Hezbollah in Lebanon

Jerusalem has asked the US to try to push for new elections in Lebanon, in the hopes that Hezbollah will lose part of its political power.

Lebanon:

German journalist arrested after interviewing on Israeli channel

Bild war correspondent Paul Ronzheimer was arrested in Lebanon after interviewing with Kan News.

Three soldiers severely injured in southern Lebanon

IDF Combat NCO and two reservists severely injured in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon. They were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

IDF Spokesperson:

Eliminated Hezbollah commanders planned Oct. 7-style invasion

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reveals that the Hezbollah commanders who were eliminated on Monday were responsible for executing Hezbollah's 'Conquer the Galilee' plan.

6 senior Hezbollah commanders eliminated

The IAF conducted a series of strikes in southern Lebanon on underground command centers of Hezbollah’s units in southern Lebanon: The Nasser Unit, Bader Unit, Aziz Unit, and the Radwan Forces in the area.

Sources in Lebanon:

Iran is encouraging Hezbollah to strive for a ceasefire

During the visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister to Lebanon, it was suggested to the Lebanese Prime Minister and Hezbollah to focus on examining the possibility of stopping the fighting.

Netanyahu to Lebanese people:

'Do you remember when your country was the pearl of the region?'

PM publishes message to Lebanese people in call for peace, says Israel has eliminated Nasrallah, his replacement, and his replacement's replacement.

Radwan Force tunnel dismantled, hundreds of terrorists killed

The 98th Division, including the Paratroopers Brigade, the Commando Brigade, the 7th Brigade and soldiers from the Yahalom Unit, are conducting limited targeted raids against Hezbollah terrorist strongholds near the border with Israel in southern Lebanon.

IDF gains control of Hezbollah combat compound

Golani Brigade takes operational control of a Hezbollah combat compound in Maroun El Ras, Lebanon, that posed a direct threat to the residents of northern Israel.

Over 100 missiles launched from Lebanon towards Haifa area

Sirens sound in Haifa, Akko, and nearby areas after Hezbollah launches dozens of rockets from Lebanon towards northern Israel; Hezbollah launches over 100 missiles in two consecutive barrages.

First reserve division begins operating in southern Lebanon

The 146th Division has begun limited operational activities against Hezbollah terror targets and infrastructure in southwestern Lebanon.

Iranian commander insists:

'Head of Quds Force is in good health'

The deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force, insists commander Esmail Qaani is in "good health," after two Iranian security sources said Qaani had been out of contact since strikes on Beirut last week.

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Noam Israel Abdu fell in northern Gaza

In the incident where Staff Sergeant Noam Israel Abdu was killed, a soldier was severely injured. In an additional incident in southern Lebanon, a soldier was severely injured.

US officials:

Washington no longer pushing Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

US officials tell CNN the US is no longer pushing to revive its proposed deal for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and is instead focused on shaping and limiting Israeli operations in Lebanon and against Iran.

Barrage fired from Lebanon, sirens in Gush Dan and Sharon

IDF says five projectiles were launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Residents of central Israel and the Sharon report hearing explosions, likely as a result of interceptions.