Northern Arrows

Israel preparing for significant escalation in Lebanon

Israel preparing for escalation in Lebanon due to Hezbollah's increased military buildup as US attempts to calm tensions, source says.

A kitchen and field hospital:

New footage of Hezbollah tunnel near Tyre

Lebanese army organizes field tour for media outlets, showing them Hezbollah terror tunnel, steps taken to implement plan for Hezbollah's disarming.

Year of ceasefire in Lebanon:

370 terrorists eliminated, 1200 targeted operations conducted

One year after the ceasefire with Lebanon began, the IDF says troops carried out hundreds of operations, dismantled terrorist infrastructure, and eliminated over 370 terrorists.

One Year Later:

Hezbollah rebuilding depsite IDF ceasefire enforcement

Although the IDF has carried out hundreds of strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah’s rehabilitation, Hezbollah is still renewing its strength in southern Lebanon.

Following Hezbollah elimination:

IDF raises alert level on northern border

IDF raises air defense readiness following elimination of Hezbollah Chief of Staff Haytham Ali Tabataba'i.

Operation Black Friday

IDF Confirms: Hezbollah military chief eliminated in Beirut

IDF confirms that Hezbollah's Chief of Staff Haytham Ali Tabataba'i was eliminated in a Sunday afternoon airstrike on Beirut's Dahieh suburb.

Lebanon:

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah operative Kamel Reza Karnabsh in southern Lebanon’s Mayfadoun area, second strike in Houla kills another Hezbollah member responsible for local military and financial coordination.

Lebanon:

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist, targets rocket launcher

IDF strikes launchers, military sites, belonging to Hezbollah terror group in Beqaa and southern Lebanon.

IDF launches wave of strikes in Lebanon

After warning residents, the IDF launched a wave of strikes against Hezbollah military infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes, kills two Hezbollah terrorists, one involved in rebuilding Hezbollah infrastructure and another seen gathering intelligence on IDF forces, in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes and kills Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Ali Shuweikh, Hezbollah representative handling financial and military coordination, in Mansouri in southern Lebanon.

In nighttime operation:

IDF troops dismantle Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon

IDF's 91st Division targets Hezbollah’s establishment efforts, with forces locating weapons, striking five terrorist targets, and eliminating three terrorists.

In southern Lebanon:

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets hidden in civilian areas

IDF carries out strikes on a weapons storage facility and underground terror infrastructure site used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

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IDF locates weapons in southern Lebanon

Troops identified and neutralized old weapons and explosive devices stored in structures that were used as terror infrastructure in the area of Houla.

Urges respect for ceasefire

EU condemns Israeli strikes on Hezbollah

The EU condemns Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, urges ceasefire compliance. Israel says the attacks aim to prevent the terrorist group from rebuilding its military infrastructure.

IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates three terrorists, involved in weapons smuggling and rebuilding Hezbollah infrastructure, in southern Lebanon.

Following warnings

IDF launches wave of strikes on southern Lebanon

IDF said it would strike military infrastructure 'to deal with the prohibited attempts carried out by Hezbollah to rebuild its activities in the region.'

Tyre strike targets Hezbollah terrorists

IDF strikes terrorists operating at Hezbollah terror infrastructure site in Tyre, Lebanon.

Within less than an hour:

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Radwan Force and Hezbollah terrorists who attempted to reestablish terror infrastructure sites and gather intelligence on IDF troops.

Israel warns Lebanon:

Disarm Hezbollah or face new offensive

An Israeli official told Al Arabiya that Hezbollah has smuggled missiles from Syria, is rebuilding in southern Lebanon, and noted Egypt is now mediating to avoid escalation.

Lebanon demands: Israel must withdraw

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam calls on Germany to pressure Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah gains power:

40,000 terrorists, 20,000 rockets and missiles

US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack calls Lebanon a 'failed state,' warns Hezbollah still has tens of thousands of terrorists, and tens of thousands of rockets and missiles.

Hezbollah maintenance officer eliminated in Lebanon

Ibrahim Muhammad Raslan, a Hezbollah maintenance officer aiming to rebuild Hezbollah infrastructure, is eliminated in southern Lebanon.

Rachel Goldberg, widow of fallen soldier, remarries

Two months after announcing engagement, Rachel Goldberg, widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg, remarries to Aminadav Rotenberg.

Within an hour:

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates Ali Hussein al‑Mousawi, weapons smuggler for Hezbollah, and Abd Mahmoud al‑Sayed, Hezbollah’s local mediator; both worked to rebuild terror group’s military infrastructure.

Defense Minister:

Israel will defend its northern border against every threat

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits Israel-Lebanon border with US envoy Morgan Ortagus, receiving briefing on IDF efforts to thwart Hezbollah terror activities.

Hezbollah antitank commander eliminated

IDF eliminates terrorist Zayn al-Abidin Hussein Fatouni, a commander in the antitank unit of Hezbollah's Radwan Force.

Lebanon:

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing site

IDF strikes Hezbollah military compound, precision missile manufacturing site, in Beqaa and in northern Lebanon.

Chief of Staff to soldiers: 'Go back to training for war'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends training session of the 91st Division, warns soldiers to 'go back to training and improving readiness for war.'

IDF eliminates Radwan Force platoon commander

Issa Ahmad Karbala, Hezbollah 'Radwan Force' platoon commander, eliminated near Ain Qana, Lebanon.

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IDF conducts operation in Lebanon

Troops from the 810th Brigade dismantled posts belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Har Dov area.

One year since his death:

Rabbi Avi Goldberg's family sings his tune

Marking one year since Rabbi Avi Goldberg fell in battle in Lebanon, his family performs the tune he composed. Watch.

Experts warn:

Hezbollah ‘waiting in the dark’ as it rebuilds in Lebanon

Le Figaro reports that Hezbollah is rebuilding its command structure with Iranian backing, despite its defeat by Israel. Experts warn its covert activity could spark future escalation.

IDF thwarts weapons smuggling on Mount Hermon

IDF troops thwart weapons smuggling in Hermon summit area.

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Dounine, Lebanon

Hezbollah terrorist working to re-establish terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon eliminated in Dounine area, IDF confirms.

IDF carries out series of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF struck infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah and its affiliate Green Without Borders, used for the terror organization's rehabilitation attempts.

In southern Lebanon:

IDF takes out terrorist rebuilding Hezbollah infrastructure

IAF attacks Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, eliminating a terrorist and destroying an engineering vehicle used to rebuild terror infrastructure.

IDF strikes Hezbollah fire-control site on Beaufort Ridge

IDF strikes site used to manage Hezbollah’s fire-and-defense array on the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, hitting weapons, military structures and underground infrastructure.

Battalion rabbi severely injured in Syria

Reserve officer severely injured in Syria explosion, evacuated for medical treatment.

Intelligence Directorate:

Nasrallah didn't realize he was the next target for elimination

IDF's Intelligence Directorate reveals that in the days leading up to his elimination, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah chose to remain in place and plan counterattacks, each of which was quickly thwarted.

Lebanon:

Political backlash to Nasrallah tribute on Beirut’s Raouche Rock

Hezbollah marked the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah’s elimination by illuminating Beirut’s Raouche Rock, sparking political backlash over the landmark’s national symbolism.

IDF:

A year since Northern Arrows: The severe blow to Hezbollah

IDF concludes a year since Operation Northern Arrows, which began with a widespread attack on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and led to severe damage to the organization's capabilities and elimination of its senior commanders.

Deaths of Kehati and Erlich

IDF to charge Ex-Golani Chief Yarom

The IDF announces plans to prosecute Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom for reckless homicide in the deaths of Sgt. Gur Kehati and Ze’ev Erlich during a Golani operation last November.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah weapons dealer

Hussein Saifo Sharif, senior weapons dealer who directed terrorists in Syrian territory, is eliminated in Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beqaa

IDF strikes Hezbollah training sites, weapon storage, in Beqaa area in Lebanon, targeting compounds used to plan attacks against Israel.

In northern Israel:

IDF's Mountain Brigade marks one year of operations

IDF releases new footage of 810th ‘Mountain Brigade,’ operating in Syria and Lebanon, as the brigade marks one year since its establishment.

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Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in moving vehicle and on balcony

The IAF struck and eliminated local Hezbollah representative Al-Munim Musa Sweidan and a terrorist in the ‘Lebanese Resistance Brigades’ terrorist organization.

IDF demolishes Hezbollah structure in southern Lebanon

In southern Lebanon, IDF forces demolish Hezbollah structure used to gather intelligence on Israeli troops.

Southern Lebanon:

Hezbollah military positions and weapons caches uncovered

UNIFIL and the Lebanese army have uncovered over 800 military positions and weapons caches in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared in November last year.

Defense Minister: Israel will remain on Mount Hermon

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to reports of upcoming ceasefire with Syria, promising Israel will maintain control of areas necessary for its security.

Dramatic:

Israel to gradually withdraw from five key points in Lebanon

Prime Minister's Office congratulates Lebanese government on decision to disarm Hezbollah, promising that if concrete steps are made, the IDF will gradually withdraw from Lebanon.

IDF takes out senior Syrian terrorist near Beqaa, Lebanon

IDF eliminates senior Syrian terrorist Muhammad Wishah, also known as 'Abu Khali' near Beqaa, Lebanon.

Shiite ministers walk out as cabinet votes to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanese cabinet backs US disarmament roadmap despite Hezbollah and Amal ministers storming out, tasking army with plan to centralize weapons under state authority by year’s end.

IDF strikes Hezbollah’s largest precision missile site in Lebanon

Defense Minister confirms strike on major terror facility in Lebanon; vows continued pressure to prevent Hezbollah resurgence.

IDF assessment

Northern Arrows crippled Hezbollah’s capabilities

The IDF reports that Operation Northern Arrows significantly damaged Hezbollah’s operational readiness and severely reduced the group’s ability to launch indirect fire at Israel — all while enabling most northern Israeli residents to return home.

'Prepare for any scenario'

Report: Hezbollah raises military alert level

Hezbollah terror group preparing for military escalation, significant attack by Israel, report says.

IDF eliminates key Radwan Force terrorist

Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Haidar Abboud and additional Hezbollah artillery operative eliminated in Debaal area in southern 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.

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.