Foundation for the Defense of Democracy President and founder Clifford D. May tells Fox News this was not the best deal Israel could have gotten from Hezbollah, but was the best it could hope for due to US pressure.
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.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof, a researcher at the Misgav Institute, says Syrian rebel groups identified opportunity created by Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal. Prior to the offensive, he had warned of a potential Iranian invasion of Israel - via Syria.
'Hamas wants to push for a deal, but they want Israel to show more flexibility,' Israeli source tells journalist Barak Ravid.
With Israelis divided over the ceasefire, Netanyahu needs to persuade the public that he’s not capitulating to Hezbollah—or the Biden administration. He tried to do that in a recent interview, part of which is brought here in translation. Opinion.
Throughout Saturday, IDF operating against targets in Lebanon that threatened the State of Israel and violated the ceasefire agreement.
IDF identifies terrorist activity and movement of a Hezbollah portable rocket launcher, says threat was thwarted in an IAF strike.
Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, Major General Ori Gordin, says IDF ready to resume combat in Lebanon if Hezbollah 'makes a mistake.'
The Insitute for the Study of War released a report stating that the ceasefire in Lebanon shows Israel fulfilled its stated aims and Hezbollah gave up on its aims, but the agreement could allow Hezbollah to rearm and rebuild if Israel and the US do not enforce it.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took the opportunity at the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new Sderot police station to express opposition to the ceasefire in Lebanon.
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held an operational briefing and stated that the IDF knows precisely that Hezbollah reached this agreement from a position of necessity and weakness.
The IDF announced that it would act aggressively against Hezbollah and terrorists pretending to be civilians to maintain its operational achievements.
The IDF struck a facility used by Hezbollah to store mid-range rockets in southern Lebanon after terrorist activity was identified at the site.
Egyptian intelligence delegation proposes ceasefire-prisoner swap deal lasting one or two months and including hostage release, talks to end war.
Eitan Davidi, head of the town of Margaliot, criticizes the ceasefire with Lebanon, saying it compromises northern residents' safety.
Lebanon’s Economy Minister, Amin Salam, says there will be consequences if Hezbollah does not honor the ceasefire agreement.
IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari summarizes the first day of the ceasefire. ' The IDF's mission is to enforce the agreement - any violation of the ceasefire will be met with fire.'
The IDF summarized the first day of the ceasefire and emphasized that the test of the agreement will be the enforcement against Hezbollah's violations and attempts to rebuild its war machine.
In first interview with Israeli media since the Lebanon ceasefire went into effect today, American mediator Amos Hochstein dismissed criticism that a better deal or outcome could have been reached as "fantasy deals" and "utopia."
In an official statement issued by Hamas, the terrorist organization states that it is interested in advancing efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a "genuine and complete" deal to exchange hostages for terorrists.
PM and Defense Minister order IDF not to allow residents of Lebanese villages on the border with Israel to return to their homes yet, as stipulated by the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
IDF Chief of Staff Halevi comments on Lebanon ceasefire, says 'We are very, very determined to enforce the guidelines and bring about a completely different reality to the residents of the North.'
Lebanese return to border area following ceasefire with Israel, walk freely near IDF tanks; their Israeli counterparts do not yet feel safe doing the same.
IDF soldiers fire warning shots at Hezbollah terrorists nearing Kfarkela, which overlooks Metula.
The ceasefire with Hezbollah won’t as yet ensure the safety of northern Israel. But could anyone else have resisted U.S. heat for so long and achieved as much? Opinion.
Concerns linger over Hezbollah's compliance and Israel's operational freedom.
US Secretary of Defense welcomes ceasefire agreed to by Israel and Lebanon: Our support for Israel's security remains ironclad, and so does our support for Israel's right to defend itself from Iranian-backed terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas.
Agreement brings to an end the current round of conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Biden and Harris following the announcement of the ceasefire in Lebanon: They repeatedly appeased Iran. It is President Trump’s Administration that will pave the way to lasting peace.
Amb. Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, on ceasefire in Lebanon: Israel must also take this moment to redirect its focus to the south and the Gaza envelope.
Senator Lindsey Graham welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: I appreciate the hard work of the Biden Administration, supported by President Trump, to make this ceasefire a reality.
President Isaac Herzog comments on Lebanon ceasefire, which is set to take effect at 4:00 a.m.: The fundamental test of the ceasefire agreement will be in its full implementation, ensuring the security of all residents of the north of Israel.
US President delivers remarks on the expected ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, announces 'good news from the Middle East.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, vows Israel will strike Hezbollah for any violation of the agreement.
IAF strikes 20 terror targets in the area of Beirut, including an aerial defense unit center, an intelligence center, command centers, weapons storage facilities, an operations room, an artillery storage facility, and terrorist infrastructure sites.
Matan Jerafi, CEO of the Im Tirtzu Movement who served 300 days in the reserves, writes to Netanyahu warning that not bringing ceasefire to the Knesset for approval would repeat the Lapid government made with its gas agreement with Lebanon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call Diplomatic-Security Council for a vote on the proposed agreement with Lebanon, bypassing the government.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is close but not yet finalized: Nothing is final until everything is final. We continue to work to try and get an agreement over the line.
Political source tells Arutz Sheva the ceasefire agreement expected to be reached with Lebanon this week will further isolate Hamas and contains significant enforcement mechanisms against Hezbollah.
US, French Presidents expected to announce a 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon tomorrow. French role in compliance mechanism reduced due to Israeli concerns.
The political-security cabinet is expected to convene tomorrow to discuss the approval of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.
The National Security Minister expressed opposition to a ceasefire deal with Lebanon. 'Right now, when Hezbollah is down and begging for a ceasefire, we can't stop.'
While critical details about implementation and enforcement remain unresolved, officials quoted in The New York Times express cautious optimism that an agreement on a ceasefire could be reached.
Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua warns against proposed agreement with Lebanon, says he wishes Israel had a 'normal opposition.'
Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem says his organization demands a total ceasefire and the assurance of Lebanese sovereignty.
14 countries vote in favor of Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire irrespective of the fate of the hostages, resolution defeated thanks to US veto.
Al-Akhbar newspaper notes clauses considered problematic from Lebanon's perspective and claims that government officials are pessimistic about the possibility of reaching a ceasefire.
Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, denounced the wording of a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza today at a meeting of the UN Security Council.
New ceasefire agreement will include removal of Hezbollah's military capabilities north as well as south of the Litani River, report reveals.
Officials involved in the negotiations say significant progress has been made towards an agreement in the north. Israel demanding freedom of action in the event that Hezbollah re-arms itself.
Qatar has agreed to the US demand to remove Hamas officials from its territory; Hamas denies report.
In conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister, US Secretary of State reveals that Hamas has rejected yet another proposal for a hostage release in exchange for a ceasefire.
Hamas terror group 'refuses temporary ceasefire but supports any proposal which will lead to a permanent end to the war,' official tells Al Hadath.
Prime Minister Najib Mikati confirmed that Lebanon would agree to a ceasefire deal with Israel that is based on the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.
If agreed on, the 60-day deal could pause the fighting until the end of Biden's term and will be used to re-implement UN Resolution 1701.
US and Israel close to reaching an agreement to push Hezbollah away from the Israel-Lebanon border and end fighting in Lebanon, report says.
US President asked about Netanyahu’s view that it is better to conduct negotiations under fire rather than during a ceasefire: I’ll reserve that for my discussion with him.
Israeli prime minister reacts to reports of an Egyptian proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire in which 4 hostages would be released.
Egypt expects progress in ceasefire-prisoner swap deal to lower tensions in region, report says.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi says Egypt proposed a two-day ceasefire during which four hostages would be released and in the ten days following, negotiations would be held regarding a more extensive deal.
