Northern Arrows

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Two haredi IDF battalions join forces in northern Israel

Hashmonaim Brigade's Shimon reservists deploy alongside veteran Yonatan Battalion in a historic first, reinforcing IDF forces in the north during the Jewish holidays.

IDF strikes Hezbollah after explosive drone attack on troops

IDF targets Hezbollah drone launch sites, anti-tank missile positions and other infrastructure in southern Lebanon after explosive drone launched toward Israeli soldiers.

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons depot

IDF targets Hezbollah weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon after identifying arms used to threaten Israeli soldiers operating in the Security Zone.

Two IDF soldiers injured in southern Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers lightly wounded after Hezbollah explosive device hits engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon; IDF retaliates.

Metula resident surprises reporters with praise for minister

Asked by Channel 13 which government representatives showed up during the darkest months of fighting in the north, Yossi Levit had one name he kept coming back to.

Critically wounded in Lebanon, soldier returns to IDF

Nearly two years after fighting for his life, Itamar Galinsky returns to reserve duty in the same unit where he was wounded. 'The nation of Israel lives!'

IDF chief visits wounded troops ahead of Rosh Hashanah

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir salutes wounded soldiers during hospital visit, promises, 'We are with you every step of the way.'

Hezbollah launches explosive drone, Israel strikes back

IDF hits Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon after another explosive drone is launched at Israeli troops.

IDF weighs major pullback from southern Lebanon

Emerging plan would see IDF troops leave forward positions, redeploy along a new 'Gray Line' just kilometers from Israel's northern border.

Hezbollah drone targets IDF troops, Israel strikes back

IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone over the Lebanon security zone before striking terrorists and weapons storage facilities used to plan attacks.

Defense Minister:

Israel to remain in Ali al-Taher until Hezbollah disarms

Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF cleared Hezbollah terrorists from strategic tunnels at Ali al-Taher, vows Israel will remain in Lebanon’s security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed.

Israel to release five Lebanese prisoners in US-brokered gesture

Israel to release five Lebanese POWs, following reported progress in talks over detainees, missing persons and the northern border.

IDF drills dozens of extreme war scenarios on Syrian border

IDF's 210th Division stages massive Golan Heights exercise, drilling mass-casualty attacks, rapid-response forces and battlefield emergencies based on lessons from October 7.

Report: IDF on brink of budget crisis

IDF reportedly forced to sideline tank battalions as ammunition production lines face shutdown, officials warn of damage to military readiness.

Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF, Israel strikes back

IDF downs one of two explosive drones targeting soldiers before striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Ceasefire violation:

Hezbollah launches explosive drones at IDF troops

IDF downs drone after Hezbollah targets soldiers in southern Lebanon security zone; no injuries reported.

Zamir tours Syria after Israeli strike

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IDF positions in southern Syria following strike on Syrian airbase to prevent planned Turkish military deployment.

Three IDF soldiers injured by explosive drone in Lebanon

Explosive drone launched towards IDF forces injures three soldiers, prompting attack on Hezbollah battalion commander Ali Samir Al-Haj Hassan.

Senior US official: Progress made in Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome

Israeli, Lebanese, delegations agreed on operational standards, verification mechanisms aimed at neutralizing Hezbollah's presence, US State Department source says.

Israel unveils plans for next generation of attack drones

New Defense Ministry contract to fund development of low-cost autonomous strike drones intended for widespread deployment across IDF frontline units.

Israel demands answers on Ron Arad, missing Jews in Lebanon talks

Lebanese media say Israel used latest round of negotiations to press for answers on Ron Arad and other Jews missing since Lebanon's civil war.

IDF:

Hezbollah built thousands of terror sites in Lebanese villages

New IDF findings reveal thousands of Hezbollah military sites embedded inside civilian villages, exposing years-long effort to turn southern Lebanon into fortified terror zone.

15 Israelis cross into Lebanon after breaching border fence

Around 15 civilians cross into Lebanon after breaching border fence near Ghajar, prompting IDF operation to retrieve them.

Revealed: Inside Hezbollah's underground terror network

IDF releases footage of troops destroying Hezbollah tunnel, uncovering a hidden weapons stockpile.

Report: New Lebanon proposal emerges in Israel negotiations

Lebanon presents new pilot initiative during talks with Israel in Rome, focusing on two symbolic towns near the border that remain largely displaced.

Report: Israel draws red line ahead of Lebanon talks

Lebanon expected to push for ceasefire in Rome talks, as Israel warns it will seize key Hezbollah military compound if terror group won't vacate.

IDF officer injured in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates several Hezbollah terrorists near Ali al-Taher Ridge; one officer sustains moderate injuries.

Two Israelis detained after crossing into Syria

Soldiers locate, return, two Israeli civilians who crossed border into Syria, handing them over to police for questioning.

Watch: Hezbollah arsenal found hidden among civilians

IDF troops uncover large Hezbollah weapons cache concealed inside civilian buildings in Majdal Zoun, including rifles, explosives, anti-tank missiles, and mortar rounds.

IDF: Hezbollah violated ceasefire agreement

IDF investigation reveals Hezbollah launched explosive drone toward IDF engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon security zone.

300 meters from UNIFIL:

Watch: IDF uncovers Hezbollah HQ beneath factory

IDF troops destroy 55-meter-long underground Hezbollah command center hidden beneath construction materials factory just 300 meters from a UNIFIL position.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons cache in southern Lebanon

IDF troops operating in Lebanon security zone locate dozens of Hezbollah weapons, including assault rifles, RPGs, explosives, and grenades.

IDF strikes Hezbollah drone cell in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah terror cell after troops identified operatives flying a drone near the security zone in southern Lebanon.

Lebanese soldier killed by Hezbollah-planted explosive

IDF investigation indicates device likely planted by Hezbollah, Lebanese forces entered area without coordinating.

Body found on stretcher in southern Lebanon

IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon security zone discover body tied to stretcher, transfer it for testing.

Lebanese report:

Presidential Palace optimistic about talks with Israel

Lebanese presidential sources express optimism following talks in Rome, describing the negotiations as positive; Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterates commitment to diplomacy and fulfilling commitments under agreement.

Footage from Lebanon:

Terrorists approach launcher - and are eliminated

IDF releases new footage from operations in southern Lebanon, after troops eliminate more than 80 Hezbollah terrorists, uncover hundreds of weapons, and destroy over 200 terrorist infrastructure.

'Our worst nightmare was true':

Family slams IDF probe into son's death

Family of Sgt. Gur Kehati says IDF inquiry confirms its worst fears, alleging grave failures and a lack of command accountability for his death.

Hezbollah terrorists bearing antitank missiles eliminated

Hezbollah terrorists transferring weapons within southern Lebanon security zone are identified, eliminated.

Footage from Lebanon:

Weapons cache intended for attacks on Israel uncovered

Golani Brigade troops uncover, destroy Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon containing launchers, missiles, explosives, and machine guns.

Defense Min. warns: We don't need approval to remain in Lebanon

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel operates in line with its strategic interests, will continue to make decisions on Lebanon security zone independently.

Bint Jbeil: Hezbollah terrorist killed, second captured

Hezbollah terrorists open fire at IDF forces searching structure in Bint Jbeil, Lebanon; IDF fires back.

IDF finds over 150 weapons in southern Lebanon village

IDF troops uncover over 150 weapons, dismantle over 90 Hezbollah terrorist sites in Hadatha, southern Lebanon, while eliminating terrorists in security zone.

Footage from Beaufort Ridge:

Chief of Staff sends powerful message from Hezbollah tunnels

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, enters Hezbollah tunnel network. 'Hezbollah exhausted and beaten in every battle.'

Watch: Terrorist eliminated following pursuit

IDF eliminates armed Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon security zone, eliminating immediate threat. Watch.

Netanyahu's goal: Peace with Lebanon

At ceremony marking 20 years since Second Lebanon War, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows Israel will remain in security zone as long as necessary, says Israel ultimately wants peace between the two countries.

1,000 days of war:

Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir marks 1,000 days of combat with a multi-arena commanders' forum, says military at strategic crossroads, remains committed to learning from October 7 massacre while preparing for challenges ahead.

IDF destroys Hezbollah command centers

Responding to continued Hezbollah attacks on IDF soldiers, IDF takes out Hezbollah launcher, command centers.

Lebanese Army to deploy in two cities, under US supervision

CENTCOM chief to supervise Lebanese Army deployment in two cities, in line with pilot program to determine whether Lebanon can thwart Hezbollah from regaining its strength.

Hezbollah chief: Agreement with Israel embarrasses Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem slams newly-signed Israel-Lebanon agreement, promises to continue pushing for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.

Netanyahu: Lebanon agreement major blow to Iran and Hezbollah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Israel-Lebanon agreement, praises Lebanese government for courageous actions.

'You wanted a ceasefire'

Cabinet clashes over Lebanon policy

Government ministers, security officials, clash over policy for handling Hezbollah threat in Lebanon; IDF Chief of Staff slams, 'You wanted a ceasefire.'

Southern Lebanon: Terrorist hurls grenade, four soldiers injured

IDF officer was moderately injured, additional officer and two soldiers lightly injured, after Hezbollah terrists hurls grenade at them in southern Lebanon.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid fell in southern Lebanon

Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid, aged 32 from Peki'in, fell during operational activity in southern Lebanon.

Two terrorists eliminated in Lebanon

IDF strikes two armed Hezbollah terrorists near Ali al-Taher Ridge.

Defense Minister promises: We won't leave

Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks at expo, noting Hamas tunnels would have remained intact had the October 7 massacre not happened, and promising that Israel will remain in Syria and Lebanon.

Sa’ar:

Hezbollah launched over 7,000 missiles at Israel since March

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says Hezbollah launched over 7,000 rockets, missiles and drones from Lebanon into Israel since March, says Hezbollah a threat to both nations. 'No country would tolerate such attacks.'

IDF preparing for 'day after' in Lebanon

Political leadership, top IDF brass, discuss plans for deploying forces in Lebanon after main fighting with Hezbollah ends.

Israel increasingly concerned by US plans for Lebanon

US President Donald Trump wants the Syrian regime to manage Hezbollah and move into southern Lebanon, sparking new security concerns for Israel.

Yoav, Liav, and Nir fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Yoav Klein, Staff Sergeant Liav Kababia, and Sergeant First Class Nir Ben Ari named among soldiers who fell in battle with Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.