Roaring Lion

Hezbollah command center erupts in secondary explosions

IDF strikes Hezbollah artillery command center after terrorists identified in the area, secondary explosions indicating weapons stored inside.

Ben Gvir urges: Flatten the Dahieh

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits northern town of Shtula, urging action against Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahieh neighborhood. 'What hurts them is the Dahieh.'

Home Front Command tightens restrictions in northern Israel

IDF updates defensive guidelines, closing schools in communities near Israel-Lebanon border due to increased fire from Lebanon.

Metula leader:

‘If our residents don’t sleep, Beirut won’t sleep either’

Metula Council head David Azulay decries another night of sirens and fear along the northern border, demanding a stronger Israeli response as IDF forces reportedly operate north of the Litani.

IDF tests new drone interception methods

IDF conducting operational trials on technological solutions for identifying and intercepting Hezbollah's explosive drones.

Hezbollah launches around 30 rockets towards northern Israel

Rocket hits commercial center in Kiryat Shmona, beach near Nahariya, after Hezbollah terror group launches multiple barrages towards northern Israel.

IDF expanding operations in southern Lebanon

Special operation north of the Litani River, planned for over a year, aims to secure Metula and other Galilee Panhandle communities.

Israel-Lebanon talks

Rubio speaks to President Aoun amid Pentagon defense talks

US Secretary of State speaks to Lebanon's president, denounces Hezbollah’s attempts to derail US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon.

Demands lifting of blockade

Iran denies US deal reached

Iran denies reaching a final deal with the US, labeling the American naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz “illegal".

After two hours of talks:

Trump exits Situation Room with no decision on Iran deal

Trump holds a two-hour Situation Room meeting on an Iran deal, but has yet to reach a decision, according to The New York Times.

IDF reveals:

Hezbollah rockets hit church in southern Lebanon

IDF releases footage of Hezbollah rockets hitting an Orthodox church in southern Lebanon, in an area in which IDF soldiers are not operating.

Netanyahu: Our forces have crossed the Litani

During a visit to the northern border, Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms IDF troops have crossed Lebanon's Litani River: “We are dealing Hezbollah a crushing blow."

WSJ report:

UAE struck Iran dozens of times in coordination with US, Israel

The UAE struck Iranian sites with US-Israeli backing during the war, sparking tensions with Saudi Arabia, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Trump enters Situation Room for final decision on Iran deal

Trump outlines the terms of a deal with Iran, but Tehran disputes his listed terms.

IDF Chief of Staff:

Over 7,500 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated since start of war

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says Hezbollah has suffered 'significant and unprecedented' damage, vows military to continue striking Hezbollah targets and expanding operations to protect northern communities.

Waiting to return to the battlefield:

401st Brigade commander sends message to his soldiers

Col. Meir Biderman, who was seriously wounded by an explosive drone, spoke with his soldiers over the communications system, shared details of his recovery process, and strengthened the battalions fighting on the ground.

Israel concerned US-Iran agreement could limit IDF in Lebanon

Hezbollah heavily pressuring Iran to ensure its inclusion in ceasefire deal, official warns.

US Treasury Secretary:

'Iran deal depends on what Trump wants to do'

Treasury Secretary Bessent says any Iran deal depends on Trump, stresses the President will not make a bad deal.

'We're going back and forth'

Vance says progress made with Iran, but hurdles remain

VP JD Vance reports progress in Iran talks but says some issues remain, and a deal has not yet been reached.

IRGC says it fired missiles at US ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRGC claims it fired missiles at four US merchant ships who tried crossing the Strait of Hormuz without permission.

Report:

The US directive holding Israel back in Lebanon

Channel 12 reports the US demanded advance notice on targeted eliminations and opposed collapsing buildings during Israeli operations in Lebanon.

Chief of Staff warns against attempts to politicize military

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir addressed a command course graduation and warned against politicizing the military, saying the army’s sole mission is protecting Israel and its citizens.

Report:

US, Iran reach tentative agreement on ceasefire extension

Axios reported the US and Iran reached a tentative 60-day deal extending the ceasefire and launching nuclear negotiations, pending President Trump's final approval.

IDF reveals:

Multiple top Hezbollah commanders eliminated in past two weeks

Since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, 2,500 Hezbollah terrorists have been eliminated, 800 of them were killed after the start of the ceasefire understandings.

“Iran is here"

Home Front Command reveals major shift in defense strategy

The concept that “Iran is here" has transformed Israel’s civilian sphere into a primary target.

'Battered and wounded’

IDF Spokesman: Hezbollah fighting a war of survival

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says IDF forces continue striking Hezbollah targets while strengthening defenses against drones.

'Sorry I couldn't protect you'

Sergeant Rotem Yanai laid to rest

Family and friends gather to pay final respects to Sergeant Rotem Yanai, who was killed in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack on a military base in the north.

CENTCOM: Iran fired ballistic missile toward Kuwait

US Central Command says Kuwaiti forces intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile, after IRGC blatantly violates ceasefire.

Watch: Elimination attempt in Beirut

IDF targets Ali al-Husseini, commander of the Imam Hussein Division’s missile array, as part of a wave of strikes on more than 135 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon.

IDF strikes over 135 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah launch sites, military infrastructure, and a training camp in Tyre, the Beqaa, and southern Lebanon.

US sanctions Iranian body accused of Strait of Hormuz extortion

US Treasury Department sanctions Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, accusing IRGC-linked body of trying to extort vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, funneling funds to Iran’s terror network.

Netanyahu:

'Rotem always acted with dedication and sensitivity'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourns Sgt. Rotem Yanai, sends condolences to her family. 'Her spirit of giving will be inscribed in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her and serving alongside her.'

Iran declares: We won't give up on uranium enrichment

Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi warns IRGC won't give up on core demands to reach ceasefire deal with US.

Cleared for publication:

Sgt. Rotem Yanai killed by explosive drone on Lebanese border

Sergeant Rotem Yanai, 20, from Giv'at Ada, killed by an explosive drone fired by Hezbollah terrorists. Two other soldiers injured.

Second time this week

US military strikes targets in Strait of Hormuz

The US launches its second strike this week in Iran, hitting military sites near Bandar Abbas. Iranian media report explosions.

Trump:

'We’re not satisfied with current state of Iran talks'

US President says he remains dissatisfied with the current state of talks with Iran: They cannot have a nuclear weapon.

Report:

Iran fears Trump will announce unilateral deal

The Iranian Fars News Agency claims that US President Donald Trump may soon announce, unilaterally, the completion of the agreement with Iran.

Watch

Israel’s new next-gen strategic aircraft lands at Nevatim Airbase

The IDF has released special footage of the landing of the new KC-46 "Gideon" tanker and transport aircraft at Nevatim Air Base.

New refueling plane lands in Israel

Israeli Air Force receives first of six Boeing KC-46 'Gideon' refueling and transport aircraft.

Following UAV launches:

IDF intensifies strikes on Hezbollah

IDF hits over 150 Hezbollah targets in a single day following uptick in launch of explosive drones towards Israel.

'Flatten the Dahieh'

Cabinet ministers demand harsher action in Lebanon

Security Cabinet ministers clashed over Hezbollah attacks, with calls for harsher action against Lebanon and expanded military operations.

In southern Lebanon:

IAF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist retrieving UAV

Israeli Air Force aircraft strikes a Hezbollah terrorist who arrived to retrieve a UAV that had posed a threat to Israeli troops.

US official: Collapse of Lebanon-Israel talks serves Hezbollah

US reportedly asks Israel to avoid strikes in Beirut as official says collapse of Israel-Lebanon talks serves terror group.

UN Security Council condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear plant

UN Security Council unanimously condemns drone strike on a UAE nuclear plant but does not assign blame for the attack.

After US strikes

Iran accuses US of truce violations

Iran claims the US violated the ceasefire after CENTCOM launched self-defense strikes in the Gulf.

Trump

'Media would report Iran's surrender as Iranian victory'

US President accuses media of being so biased that they would attempt to spin an Iranian surrender as a defeat for America.

Former navy chief backs dismissal of former MAG

Former Navy commander Maj. Gen. (res.) Eliezer Marom says dismissal of former MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is largely symbolic, warns of risks tied to reported US-Iran tensions in the Persian Gulf and discusses residents of Israel's northern border

Netanyahu tells Cabinet

'We're securing strategic areas & fortifying the security zone'

Netanyahu stated at the beginning of the cabinet meeting that the IDF is deepening its operations in Lebanon and fortifying the security zone.

IDF ground forces operating beyond the “Yellow Line" in Lebanon

The censor has allowed publication that IDF forces are operating beyond the Yellow Line where they were as part of the ceasefire agreement.

Escalation continues

IDF strikes over 100 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

The IDF said it struck over 100 Hezbollah targets overnight, including weapons depots and command centers across Lebanon.

Reservists mobilized

IDF expected to expand operations in Lebanon

The IDF has begun mobilizing reserve forces to begin amping up ground operations against Hezbollah as the terrorist organization continues to violate the ceasefire.

New strategy

Hezbollah launches 'commander hunt' using drones

An intelligence report says Hezbollah is intensifying drone attacks and targeting senior IDF commanders in southern Lebanon and along the border.

Ahead of talks

Lebanese President demands 'non-negotiable' Israeli withdrawal

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun says an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon is non-negotiable.

Diplomacy vs. destruction

Trump uses meme to contrast his and Obama’s Iran policies

Trump shares a potent graphic contrast to Truth Social, asserting hard power and destruction of Iran’s “nuclear dust" over Obama-era “pallets of cash" diplomacy.

‘Preemptive self-defense’: US strikes targets inside Iran

CENTCOM confirms US forces launched self-defense strikes in southern Iran.

Trump clarifies:

'Nuclear dust' must be disposed of as part of any agreement

President Trump declares that any final treaty requires verified destruction of Iran's nuclear dust.

Ahead of escalation?

IDF tightens restrictions in communities in northern Israel

Home Front Command tightens defense guidelines along the northern border, reducing permissible gathering sizes starting Tuesday.

Trump:

'Iran will never have a nuclear weapon'

Trump marks Memorial Day by honoring 13 troops killed in Iran: “They gave their lives to ensure that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon."

'Trump's war'

The Democratic Party's cynical Memorial Day post

The Democratic Party drew criticism after posting a Memorial Day message using the images of fallen servicemembers to oppose the war with Iran.

Disturbing footage:

Hezbollah begins using FPV drones at night

New footage published by the terrorist organization apparently indicates that its explosive FPV drones are now equipped with thermal cameras, enabling their use in the dark.