Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister offers Lebanon military assistance

On a visit to Beirut, Mohammad Javad Zarif extends offer for Iranian military assistance to Lebanese army.

Russia: US policy could lead to Israel-Lebanon war

Russia’s Ambassador to Lebanon says US trying to "sow discord" in the region, warns its policy could spark Israel-Lebanon conflict.

Danon: UN envoys were 'shocked' by Hezbollah tunnels

Israel's UN ambassador says it's critical to bring UN delegations to Israel to see for themselves the situation on the ground.

Nasrallah: Netanyahu lying and inciting against Lebanese gov't

Hezbollah leader responds to Netanyahu's comments that Hezbollah controls the government of Lebanon.

Deputy Hezbollah leader: We only make up 10% of the government

Hezbollah's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, disputes Netanyahu's claim that Hezbollah controls the government of Lebanon.

UN ambassadors get close look at Hezbollah terror tunnel

40 United Nations ambassadors visit Israel's northern border, inspect Hezbollah's cross-border terror tunnels.

Nine months later: Lebanon forms new government

Hezbollah to receive a larger number of ministries in Prime Minister Saad Hariri's new cabinet, announced after months of deadlock.

'Threats from Lebanon could force us to respond'

President Rivlin meets with French president at Elysée Palace, addressing Iranian entrenchment in Middle East.

Lebanon claims Israeli 'agent' arrested over anti-Hamas attack

Lebanon's army says it arrested a suspected Mossad agent over a failed bid to assassinate a Hamas official last year.

Nasrallah to give TV interview following extended silence

Hezbollah leader to give television interview to the Al-Mayadeen network, expected to respond to Israel's Operation Northern Shield.

Details on Mossad chief exposed online

Website reveals details of head of Mossad and IDF spokesman in Arabic, in an attempt to lure journalists to the site.

Report: Man who snuck from Israel into Lebanon is US citizen

Lebanese authorities say man captured after sneaking into Lebanon from Israel is a US citizen.

Report: Lebanon captures person who infiltrated from Israel

Lebanese media says army tracks down person who clambered over border fence from Israel.

Report: Infiltration into Lebanon from Israel

IDF believes breach in northern border fence made by someone who entered Lebanon from Israel.

US official criticizes Hezbollah

US under secretary of state visits Lebanon, says Hezbollah terror tunnels into Israel are unacceptable.

IDF uncovers sixth Hezbollah tunnel on Lebanon border

IDF finds sixth Hezbollah tunnel on border with Lebanon, just as it announces operation to seek and destroy tunnels had come to end.

Danon to Lebanon: Time to address Hezbollah's violations

Israel’s UN Ambassador responds to Lebanon's complaint over Israel building wall on the border.

Lebanon to complain to UN about Israel

Lebanon to file a complaint at UN over Israel's construction of wall along the border. Israel says the wall is on its side of the border.

8-year-old Lebanese chess player: Israel is the enemy

Watch: Eight-year-old Lebanese chess prodigy boasts about refusing to compete against an Israeli player during a chess championship.

Residents of terror tunnel village flee as cement floods streets

Watch: Israel floods Hezbollah terror tunnel with cement, which spills out on Lebanese side into village of Kafr Kila.

IDF: It will take 'weeks' to destroy all Hezbollah tunnels

Israeli army says operation to destroy all Hezbollah attack tunnels in the north to continue as long as necessary.

Liquid cement used to destroy terror tunnel floods village

IDF publishes images of cement used to detroy terror tunnel flooding Lebanese village where Hezbollah dug the tunnel.

Lebanon threatens to complain against Israel

Lebanese minister says complaint will be filed with the UN Security Council over air strike in Syria.

For the first time: IDF blows up terrorist tunnel in the north

The stage of neutralizing the tunnels in Operation Northern Shield begins with explosion of the first tunnel.

Watch: IDF begins destroying Hezbollah terror tunnels

Israeli forces demolish cross-border terror tunnels built by Hezbollah into Israeli territory.

US concerned over Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon

State Department official hopes Lebanon's next government will work with Washington.

UNIFIL: Hezbollah tunnels penetrated Israel

UN force in Lebanon confirms Israeli accusations against Hezbollah over attack tunnels dug into Israel.

Report:

Russia warns Lebanon over violations of Israeli territory

Arab media outlet reports that Russia warned Lebanon not to permit violations of Israeli territory, following discovery of terror tunnels.

Former French minister: 'UNIFIL, Lebanese army fear Hezbollah'

Claude Goasguen: 'They saw construction of tunnels and did nothing, although they had all means.'

Lebanese President: Israeli operation won't endanger calm

President Michel Aoun says Israeli operation to destroy Hezbollah attack tunnels won’t endanger the calm along the border.

IDF uncovers another Hezbollah terror tunnel

IDF holds Lebanese government accountable for tunnels dug by Hezbollah terrorists to attack Israel.

Hezbollah takes close-range photos of IDF soldiers

Lebanese TV publishes pictures of IDF soldiers marking Israel-Lebanon border taken by Hezbollah terrorists at close range.

IDF chief urges UN to destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels

Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot meets with head of UN force in southern Lebanon following discovery of Hezbollah terror tunnels.

Hezbollah deputy leader: Israel has been deterred since 2006

Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general rules out Israel starting a war against Lebanon, does not comment on Operation Northern Shield.

'We will send Lebanon to the Stone Age'

Minister Yoav Galant: We know Hezbollah's tunnel plan.

Bahrain criticizes Hezbollah over terror tunnels

Bahrain’s Foreign Minister says Hezbollah threatens Lebanon's stability by digging terror tunnels into Israeli territory.

Lebanese FM: Israel preparing for military assault

Lebanon's Foreign Minister instructs UN envoy to complain against Israel's operation against Hezbollah's tunnels.

UN peacekeepers confirm existence of tunnel near Lebanon border

UNIFIL confirms the presence of a tunnel in northern Israel near the Lebanese border.

UNIFIL head visits Hezbollah terror tunnel

IDF Northern Command demands UNIFIL act to dismantle Hezbollah tunnels on Lebanese side of the border.

What does Israel hope to achieve on Lebanese border?

Reserve IDF Brig. General Yosef Kuperwasser analyzes what Israel hopes to achieve, and how operation affects country's internal politics.

Lebanese PM: Israel's operation shouldn't lead to escalation

Saad Hariri says Israel’s operation to destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels should not lead to “any escalation”.

Zionist Union MK: This operation is necessary and timely

MK Eyal Ben Reuven rejects claims that political considerations were behind Operation Northern Shield.

Germany, Britain back Israel and condemn Hezbollah

Germany’s Ambassador to Israel and British Minister of State for the Middle East express support for Israel's efforts against Hezbollah.

Netanyahu to UN chief: Take action against Hezbollah

PM Netanyahu speaks with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, updates him on details of Operation Northern Shield.

IDF protests tunnel in meeting with UNIFIL, Lebanese forces

IDF slams 'severe violation of Israeli sovereignty' in trilateral meeting, after discovery of tunnel crossing into Israel from Lebanon.

Russia: Israel has right to defend itself from Hezbollah tunnels

Following launch of IDF operation against terror tunnels from Lebanon, Russia backs Israeli right to self-defense - with caveats.

Cruz: Israel has 'absolute right' to dismantle Hezbollah tunnels

Texas Senator expresses support for IDF's Operation Northern Shield.

Rivlin: Hezbollah will bring about the destruction of Lebanon

President lights Hanukkah candles with crews from Ramon Air Force Base, warns Hezbollah leading Lebanon to ruin for Iranian agenda.

'Operation could be precursor to war'

Islamic and Middle astern Studies professor at Hebrew University warns Hezbollah more dangerous than Hamas, armed with 120,000 rockets.

Galant:

'There'll be another Gaza campaign'

Construction Minister requests from Knesset plenum 'a little modesty, a bit of courtesy, some respect for government of Israel and cabinet.'

Netanyahu: Anyone who tries to harm Israel will pay heavy price

Israeli premier says IDF 'determined' locate and neutralize all cross-border terror tunnels from Lebanon leading into Israel.

Terror tunnel discovered on Israel-Lebanon border

IDF forces on Tuesday discover cross-border terror tunnel crossing from south Lebanon village into Israeli territory.

Netanyahu's warning to Lebanon

PM in meeting with Mike Pompeo calls on Lebanon to rein in Hezbollah or Israel will be forced to act.

Hezbollah threatens Israel: Attack and you will regret it

Hezbollah publishes video in which it threatens to respond to any Israeli attack on Lebanon.

'It's time for a preemptive strike on Hezbollah'

Former MK Gidon Sa'ar reiterates call for IDF to strike Hezbollah to prevent terror militia from growing stronger.

IDF to Lebanon: May you be free of Iran and Hezbollah

IDF wishes residents of Lebanon a Happy Independence Day on Twitter, takes aim at Iran and Hezbollah.

Gidon Sa'ar:

Israel could pay 'much heavier price' if it doesn't strike soon

Ex-minister warns against complacency in dealing with Iranian precision missile factories in Lebanon. 'The window of opportunity may close.'

US places bounty on Hamas, Hezbollah leaders

State Department offers $5 million for information leading to locating of terrorist leaders.

US and European nations warn Israel liable to attack Lebanon

Report: US and European nations tell Lebanon that Israel will start all out war with Hezbollah over missile production.

ANALYSIS: Netanyahu right on Iran's activities in Lebanon

Western intel revelations regarding Iranian, Hezbollah activities vindicate Netanyahu's claim Iran building arsenal inside of Lebanon.