Schools reopen in north following ceasefire with Lebanon

Thousands of children return to school and preschool in communities on the northern border as Home Front Command relaxes guidelines in light of the ceasefire with Lebanon.

Can Israel learn from its past mistakes?

Let us come to terms with our foolishness in the past so we can learn from our mistakes. Opinion.

Barrages on the south and the north

Sirens sound near the Gaza border and in the western Galilee. Several projectiles fired. IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

IDF reducing presence on Lebanon border

The IDF claims that soldiers are not being withdrawn from the region, only from civilian infrastructure within affected towns.

Infiltration from Lebanon

IDF eliminates four terrorists

IDF soldiers identify terrorist cell in Har Dov area, fire at the terrorists and eliminate four of them.

Israel negotiating to move Hezbollah away from border

Intensive negotiations are underway to have the terrorist group relocate to the northern area of Lebanon.

Soldier injured from terrorist fire on Lebanon border

IDF soldiers eliminate terrorist who opened fire towards them near Moshav Margaliot, injuring one of them.

Cleared for publication:

Deputy IDF Commander killed on Lebanon border

Lieutenant Colonel Alim Abdallah killed during a confrontation with terrorists who infiltrated from Lebanon.

Herzog on northern border:

'Lebanese citizens don't deserve this'

The president toured the border amid tensions with the Hezbollah and called for peace with Lebanon.

Israel must respond forcefully to Hezbollah aggression

Whatever the consequences of showing strength to an aggressor, it is better to do so than for Israel to display weakness to Hezbollah.Op-ed.

Hezbollah sets fire on Lebanese side of northern border

Terror group's operatives set fire near Metulah to mark 17 years since Second Lebanon War.

Amid tensions with Biden:

Netanyahu meets US President's envoy

Prime Minister meets Biden's envoy Amos Hochstein to discuss issues related to what is happening on the Lebanese border.

Saudi report: Lebanon wants to draw the border with Israel

In a meeting between the commander of UNIFIL & the PM of Lebanon, Najib Mikati proposed to start a procedure for marking the border.

UN checking if Hezbollah tent was removed from Israeli territory

UNIFIL in contact with officials in Israel and Lebanon over tensions regarding two tents set up by Hezbollah in Israeli territory.

Hezbollah tent in Israeli territory moved back towards Lebanon

Earlier, the defense establishment told Hezbollah it would remove the tents, even at the risk of a confrontation.

Op-Ed:

“Carrying the burden”, a personal perspective

In the IDF, carrying the burden means risking your life to defend others no matter what their views or what government is in charge. Op-ed.

For the second time this week:

Person crosses border from Israel to Lebanon

Lebanese media report that the person who crossed the border was handed over for questioning. The IDF is reviewing the incident.

Once isolated town on Lebanon border is now a tourist hotspot

IDF lifts visitation limits on Alawite village straddling border with Lebanon in the Golan Heights, turning the town into a tourist hotspot

Report:

Lebanon agreement could be signed on Wednesday or Thursday

Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reports maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon will be signed in the Lebanese town of Nakoura.

Ahead of Lebanon border deal, Defense Ministry chief heads to US

Director of Defense Ministry to visit Washington for high-level meetings with US officials ahead of maritime border deal with Lebanon.

Lebanon claims:

'Israeli gunboats violated our territorial waters'

Lebanese army says Israeli gunboats four times violated Lebanese territorial waters on Saturday.

Netanyahu: Lapid, Gantz surrendered to Hezbollah's blackmail

Final maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon reportedly to be signed on October 20.

Smotrich to right-wing heads:

'Don't recognize maritime agreement with Lebanon'

"Deal should give us sleepless nights; Lapid caved to Hezbollah."

'Maritime deal with Israel gives Lebanon something to lose'

Prof. Rear Admiral Shaul Chorev breaks down why the potential deal between these two countries could be beneficial for both sides.

Lapid's plan: Secretly ratify border agreement with Lebanon

To avoid a referendum, Lapid may define the agreement with Lebanon as a 'border marking' rather than a final status.

Will Israel accept the US-brokered maritime border with Lebanon?

The big question remains whether Hezbollah also agrees to abide by the agreement.

Drug smuggling attempt thwarted on Lebanese border

IDF troops thwarted a drug and weapon smuggling attempt along the Blue Line between Israel and Lebanon

Watch: Lebanese citizen caught after crossing into Israel

Unarmed Lebanese citizen caught by security forces after crossing border into Israel.

Two rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel

Iron Dome intercepts one rocket, the second explodes in an open area. IDF responds with artillery fire towards Lebanese territory.

EU ambassadors get up-close look of Israel's 'gas lifeline'

The delegation was shown Israel's natural gas rig just 40 miles south of border with Lebanon.

Fearing escalation, northern cities open bomb shelters

Following rocket fire from Lebanon, council heads didn't wait for Home Front Command to order shelters to open.

IDF identifies several suspects near Lebanon-Israel border

IDF soldiers fire in the air and drive away a number of suspects who crossed the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel.

Suspects try to infiltrate from Lebanon

IDF lookouts identify three suspects approaching border fence with Lebanon. One of them crosses into Israeli territory before going back.

IDF: No infiltration from Lebanon

IDF says there was no infiltration from Lebanon Following reports of a number of suspicious people near the border.

Thoughts during the Remembrance Day siren

ANALYSIS: Iran and Hezbollah continue 'Israel project'

Despite its ongoing high corona fatality rate, there is ample evidence that Iran is actively testing Israel, just short of confrontation.

IDF identifies damage to Lebanon border fence

IDF soldiers find damage on fence along Lebanon border. Infiltration ruled out.

Bennett: ‘I won’t sit with Gantz’

Yamina chairman says his party would prefer to be in the opposition rather than support a Blue and White-led government.

Missile exploded 50 meters from soldiers

Two of Hezbollah Cornet missiles aimed at military ambulance traveling on northern road contrary to procedures. IDF investigating.

Northern residents concerned about 'more tunnels'

Residents near border surprised at Northern Shield's conclusion: 'We'll bring private company.' IDF: 'Reports handled with all seriousness.'

Deterrence is not everything

The ongoing war on Israel's borders - for how long?

Jay Shapiro thinks that Israel's biggest problem lies on the northern border and not on the southern border.

Mentally ill man forced to cross fence from Lebanon

Mentally unstable man forced by Hezbollah threats to attempt border crossing to test IDF security arrangements.

Tensions in the north:

Khameini's successor tours Israel's border

Senior Iranian officials received in state visit by Hezbollah, tour with fighters within walking distance of Israeli border.

'Hezbollah is growing stronger - but the IDF is prepared'

Chief of Staff speaks at event marking 1997 'helicopters disaster,' addressing threats in North. 'Hezbollah has advanced weapon systems.'

'Don't get complacent despite the pastoral surrounding'

Deputy Commander of 55th artillery regiment sums up holiday period in northern sector near Lebanese border and family visit during Sukkot.

The new defense wall on the Lebanese border

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A Passover story in memory of Sergeant Elchai Taharlev Hy'd

Fire opened at IDF troops in two separate incidents

Terrorists opened fire at IDF soldiers near the Gaza border and near the Lebanon border. No injuries in either incident.

UN urges 'restraint' following Lebanon border incident

UNIFIL urges both Israel and Lebanon to exercise restraint after Hezbollah detonates explosive near IDF soldiers in the north.

IDF orders northern farmers to steer clear of border fence

In wake of Samir Kuntar elimination, IDF has received 'hot warnings' of attacks targeting Israeli farmers near border with Lebanon.

Report: IAF Airstrikes on Syrian-Lebanese Border

Lebanese media reports IAF airstrikes on two targets in Arsal and Brital.

Netanyahu: The World Has Yet to Blame Iran for Lebanon Attack

PM Netanyahu speaks with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, notes there has been no condemnation of Iran for last week’s attacks.

Spain and Israel to Investigate Death of Soldier in Lebanon

Spain and Israel agree to carry out a joint investigation into the death of a Spanish UN peacekeeper who was killed in Lebanon.

Spain Says Israel Responsible for Death of UN Peacekeeper

Spain says Israeli fire killed a Spanish UN peacekeeper in south Lebanon, calls to investigate the violence.

Watch: Lebanese Reporter Throws Rock at Israeli Border

A Lebanese reporter filmed herself throwing a stone towards the Israeli border, claiming she was "retaliating" against the IDF.

United Hatzalah Raises Readiness in North

Emergency readiness levels for rescue units in the Carmel, Asher, Galilee and Golan regions are up.

Americans in Israel Advised to Stay Away from the North

United States’ embassy advises Americans to stay away from Israel's northern borders and avoid public transit in Tel Aviv.

Israel on alert

Amid Rising Tensions, IDF Closes Roads Along Lebanon Border

Tanks join Iron Dome batteries along Israel's northern border, following airstrike which killed senior Hezbollah, Iranian commanders.

IDF Officer Denies Hezbollah Planning War on Israel

Threat or no threat? 'Very senior' IDF officier says 'Hezbollah is uninterested' in war against Israel - despite multiple worrying signs.