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News and updates about Lebanon

IDF operations in Lebanon:

Nine terrorists eliminated, dozens of targets destroyed

Since the beginning of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon, more than 140 terrorists who posed a threat have been eliminated across Lebanon.

Nine terrorists eliminated, dozens of targets destroyed

IDF confirms:

Senior Jamaa Islamiya terrorist eliminated in Lebanon

Hussein Izzat Mohammad Atwi was involved in planning and advancing terrorist activity from Lebanon into Israeli territory.

Senior Jamaa Islamiya terrorist eliminated in Lebanon

Hezbollah vows to keep arms, rejects disarmament

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declares the group will not disarm, citing Israeli threats and Lebanon’s inability to defend itself. He accuses Israel of violating ceasefire terms while signalling willingness to negotiate only after a full Israeli withdrawal.

Hezbollah vows to keep arms, rejects disarmament

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah terrorist struck and eliminated by IDF in the area of Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon. Hours earlier, the Israel Air Force eliminated Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Jaafar Mannah Asaad Abdallah in Sidon.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon

Lebanese army arrests suspects tied to rocket attacks on Israel

Lebanon's military says it has detained several individuals, including Palestinian Arabs, linked to rocket fire at Israel in March. Hezbollah denies involvement in the rocket fire.

Lebanese army arrests suspects tied to rocket attacks on Israel

Because of Gal Gadot

Lebanon blocks Disney’s 'Snow White'

Lebanon bans Disney’s live-action “Snow White” due to Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s role in the film. Gadot has long been blacklisted in the country for her IDF service and outspoken support for Israel.

Lebanon blocks Disney’s 'Snow White'

IDF reveals serious violation of Lebanon ceasefire by Hezbollah

The IDF's Arabic-language spokesman revealed that Hezbollah has been attempting to rebuild an underground weapons production facility in Beirut in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

IDF reveals serious violation of Lebanon ceasefire by Hezbollah

Hezbollah:

'Willing to discuss disarmament if Israel withdraws'

Senior Hezbollah official expresses readiness to negotiate disarmament with Lebanon’s president—on condition that Israel withdraws from strategic positions in the south and halts its military operations.

'Willing to discuss disarmament if Israel withdraws'

US official:

'Hezbollah has to be disarmed'

US envoy Morgan Ortagus emphasizes that Hezbollah and other armed groups in Lebanon must be disarmed urgently, stating disarmament should happen "as soon as possible" to ensure national security.

'Hezbollah has to be disarmed'

Chief of Staff on north border:

We continue strengthening defense while demonstrating initiative

LTG Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment on the Lebanese border and met with the commanders operating in the sector.

We continue strengthening defense while demonstrating initiative

FM Sa’ar:

Lebanon must act against terror groups within its borders

The Foreign Minister condemned Hamas for its continued aggression and brutal repression of Gaza's population.

Lebanon must act against terror groups within its borders

IDF:

Eliminated Hezbollah terrorist was assisting Hamas

The IDF, ISA, and Mossad confirmed that Hezbollah and Quds Force terrorist Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir assisted Hamas in planning and advancing a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians.

Eliminated Hezbollah terrorist was assisting Hamas

'Posed an immediate threat'

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist who had recently directed Hamas operatives and assisted them in planning a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians.

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut

Lebanon arrests suspects in rocket attacks on Israel

Lebanese authorities announce several arrests in connection with the recent rocket fire targeting Israel. Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the attacks.

Lebanon arrests suspects in rocket attacks on Israel

Macron speaks with Netanyahu, urges Israel to stop striking Gaza

The French President called on Israel to respect the ceasefire in Lebanon and discussed the situation in Syria.

Macron speaks with Netanyahu, urges Israel to stop striking Gaza

Hezbollah leader threatens Israel: 'We have other options'

Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem slams Israel for striking Hezbollah targets in Dahieh, calls on Lebanese government to put a stop to Israel's actions.

Hezbollah leader threatens Israel: 'We have other options'

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers, terrorist infrastructure sites, launchers, and terrorists in southern Lebanon, following the missile attack on Kiryat Shmona.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

After missile attack

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut stronghold

The IDF confirmed that it struck infrastructure for storing UAVs used by Hezbollah's aerial unit in the Dahieh suburb.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut stronghold

Targeted elimination:

IDF takes out Radwan Force battalion commander

IAF aircraft eliminate Hezbollah terrorist Ahmad Adnan Bajjiga, battalion commander in the Radwan Force, who presented a threat to Israel.

IDF takes out Radwan Force battalion commander

France condemns Lebanon rockets, urges Israeli restraint

France calls on all parties to respect the commitments in ceasefire agreement, after rockets are fired from Lebanon and Israel strikes targets in Lebanon in response.

France condemns Lebanon rockets, urges Israeli restraint

Following barrage on Metula:

IDF strikes dozens of targets in Lebanon

For the first time in over three months, Hezbollah launches barrage towards Metula; three intercepted. 'The law for Metula is the law for Beirut.'

IDF strikes dozens of targets in Lebanon

A useless organization at a critical moment:

UNIFIL must leave Lebanon if it cannot restructure

Multiple documented incidents, including video evidence, confirm that UNIFIL personnel acted in ways that effectively aided Hezbollah rather than enforcing the ceasefire agreement. Opinion.

UNIFIL must leave Lebanon if it cannot restructure

Ceasefire violation?

Bullets hit vehicle near northern border, IDF investigating

Bullet holes were found in the windshield of a car in Avivim. An initial IDF investigation found that the bullets were shot in the air during a funeral for a terrorist in Maroun al-Ras and were not purposely aimed at Israeli territory.

Bullets hit vehicle near northern border, IDF investigating

IDF eliminates 2 Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

Terrorists serving as lookouts for Hezbollah eliminated after 5 terrorists from Hamas cell eliminated in Gaza.

IDF eliminates 2 Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

Defense Minister:

IDF will remain at security points in Lebanon indefinitely

Minister Israel Katz says the IDF will remain at 5 locations in southern Lebanon as long as this is necessary to prevent Hezbollah from threatening the residents of northern Israel.

IDF will remain at security points in Lebanon indefinitely

Hezbollah’s "Bader" unit aerial array chief eliminated

IAF strike in southern Lebanon eliminates Hassan Abbas Ez-Eldin, the Head of Hezbollah’s Aerial Array in the "Bader" Regional Unit.

Hezbollah’s "Bader" unit aerial array chief eliminated

Hezbollah official:

'Nasrallah elimination, pager attacks a result of our negligence'

Hezbollah official Nawaf Moussawi claims in TV interview that the elimination of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Israel’s attacks targeting pagers belonging to Hezbollah terrorists were a result of the group’s negligence and were not an Israeli accomplishment.

'Nasrallah elimination, pager attacks a result of our negligence'

Hezbollah leader claims:

'We paid a heavy price, but resistance continues'

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem admits there were "shortcomings" within the terror organization but refuses to acknowledge it was defeated in the war.

'We paid a heavy price, but resistance continues'

Lebanon:

IAF targets Hezbollah weapons, rocket launchers in strikes

Israel Air Force conducts intelligence-based air strikes on military sites in southern Lebanon belonging to Hezbollah, in which weapons and rocket launchers belonging to Hezbollah were identified.

IAF targets Hezbollah weapons, rocket launchers in strikes

Despite sensitivity:

IDF to secure Jewish entry to gravesite on Lebanese border

IDF's Northern Command preparing for significant operation to secure entry of Jewish visitors to gravesite of Rav Ashi on Israel-Lebanon border.

IDF to secure Jewish entry to gravesite on Lebanese border

Barak Ravid:

US unfreezes $95 million in aid for Lebanese army

'This is an important move as it signals an effort by the Trump administration to strengthen Lebanon’s military and its newly formed government,' US officials say.

US unfreezes $95 million in aid for Lebanese army

IDF:

Hezbollah financier who purchased weapons eliminated

Mahdi Ali Shaheen, a Hezbollah terrorist who had been coordinating terrorist transactions for the purchase of weapons on the Syria-Lebanon border in violation of the ceasefire. eliminated.

Hezbollah financier who purchased weapons eliminated

During the funeral:

IDF reveals footage of Hassan Nasrallah's elimination

As IAF jets flew over a funeral ceremony for the Hezbollah leader, the IDF published footage of his demise.

IDF reveals footage of Hassan Nasrallah's elimination

Lebanese Pres:

'We're tired of others' wars, paid too heavy a price'

In meeting with Iranian officials, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says his country has paid too high a price for the Palestinian cause.

'We're tired of others' wars, paid too heavy a price'

On Syria-Lebanon border

IAF strikes crossing points used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons

IAF strikes crossing points in the area of the Lebanon-Syria border used by Hezbollah in attempts to smuggle weapons into Lebanese territory: A blatant violation of the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

IAF strikes crossing points used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons

Yemeni Minister:

'Arrest Houthis at Nasrallah's funeral'

Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani calls for arrest of several leaders from the Iran-backed Houthi movement, stating they plan to attend the funeral of Lebanese Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.

'Arrest Houthis at Nasrallah's funeral'

Four arrested after 30 Breslov hasidim attempt to enter Lebanon

Police officers arrest four Breslov hasidim who illegally crossed into Lebanese territory and hurled rocks at IDF forces who neared them.

Four arrested after 30 Breslov hasidim attempt to enter Lebanon

Northern Arrows:

IDF withdraws from Lebanon, retains five key positions

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect today. The IDF completed its withdrawal from southern Lebanon's Shiite villages but retained five installations in Lebanese territory.

IDF withdraws from Lebanon, retains five key positions

Infiltration into Lebanon:

Hassidim attempted to 'annex' the tomb of 4th-century sage

A number of Breslov Hassidim moved the border fence between Israel and Lebanon, so that the entire gravesite of Rabbi Ashi, which until now was divided, would be included in Israeli territory.

Hassidim attempted to 'annex' the tomb of 4th-century sage

Despite Ceasefire:

Israel to retain five bases in Lebanese territory

The IDF will remain in five bases in Lebanon for the foreseeable future despite the ceasefire agreement for Israeli forces to withdraw.

Israel to retain five bases in Lebanese territory

Radwan Force underground terrorist infrastructure dismantled

The underground structure extended for dozens of meters and contained living quarters and combat equipment.

Radwan Force underground terrorist infrastructure dismantled

Report:

IAF strike eliminated Hamas' head of operations in Lebanon

Israeli source says targeted elimination took out Muhammad Shaheen, Hamas' operations head in Lebanon, who was planning a terror attack.

IAF strike eliminated Hamas' head of operations in Lebanon

On the Lebanese border:

IDF failed to report drone infiltrations from Lebanon

UAVs infiltrating Israel likely aimed to gather intelligence, unclear why IDF did not provide information to the public regarding violations of Israeli airspace.

IDF failed to report drone infiltrations from Lebanon

Hezbollah leader:

'No justification for Israeli troops in Lebanon after Feb. 18'

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem states that Israeli forces must fully withdraw from Lebanese territory by February 18: Any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil beyond the deadline will be considered an occupation.

'No justification for Israeli troops in Lebanon after Feb. 18'

20 haredim caught crossing into Lebanon

The IDF apprehendedat least 20 haredim who crossed the Lebanon border attempting to reach the Tomb of Rabbi Ashi on Mount Shanan.

20 haredim caught crossing into Lebanon

Report:

Lebanon refused to allow Iranian planes to land due to US warning

Lebanese officials bar 2 Iranian flights from taking off for Beirut after receiving warnings from US that Israel could bomb the Beirut airport to prevent Iran from funneling funds to Hezbollah.

Lebanon refused to allow Iranian planes to land due to US warning

Lebanon detains more than 25 after UN convoy attack

Lebanese authorities say over 25 individuals have been arrested following an attack on a United Nations convoy, which left two peacekeepers injured.

Lebanon detains more than 25 after UN convoy attack

IDF confirms: IAF aircraft struck key Hezbollah terrorist

In southern Lebanon airstrike, IDF takes aim at central terrorist in Hezbollah’s aerial unit.

IDF confirms: IAF aircraft struck key Hezbollah terrorist

Over blocked flight

Hezbollah supporters target UN convoy

Deputy UNIFIL Force Commander injured after Hezbollah supporters attack convoy of UNIFIL vehicles, in protest against Lebanon's refusal to allow a flight from Iran to land in Beirut.

Hezbollah supporters target UN convoy

As ceasefire deadline nears

Lebanon rejects Israeli presence in south

Lebanon's parliamentary speaker says his country has rejected Israel's request to maintain a presence in five southern locations beyond the February 18 deadline for fully implementing the ceasefire.

Lebanon rejects Israeli presence in south

Posed threat to Israel

IAF strikes Hezbollah military sites

IAF conducts intelligence-based strikes on Hezbollah military sites containing weapons and launchers which were operating in violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

IAF strikes Hezbollah military sites

IDF Spokesman reveals:

This is how Iran continues to smuggle funds to Hezbollah

Avichay Adraee, head of the Arab media division of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, reveals that Iran's Quds Force and Hezbollah have been exploiting Beirut's airport to smuggle funds through civilian flights.

This is how Iran continues to smuggle funds to Hezbollah

Cabinet Officials:

'USA will allow Israel to remain in Lebanon'

Sources in the security cabinet claim that Israel received a green light from the United States to remain in some positions in southern Lebanon.

'USA will allow  Israel to remain in Lebanon'

IDF strikes underground tunnel crossing from Syria into Lebanon

The terror tunnel was used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons in the Beqqa area and has been struck in the past.

IDF strikes underground tunnel crossing from Syria into Lebanon

Hezbollah gains five ministries in new Lebanese government.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun approved the new government yesterday, in which Hezbollah's party gained five ministerial portfolios.

Hezbollah gains five ministries in new Lebanese government.

Deadly ‘work accident’:

Hezbollah commander and family killed in blast

Hezbollah field commander and several members of his family killed in an explosion in in southern Lebanon. IDF: They were killed by a Hezbollah device which was meant to be used against Israel.

Hezbollah commander and family killed in blast

Precise strike

IAF strikes two Hezbollah sites in Lebanese territory

IDF confirms that the IAF conducted a precise strike in Lebanese territory on two military sites that contained Hezbollah weapons, which were in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

IAF strikes two Hezbollah sites in Lebanese territory

Huge explosion and thick smoke

New footage from Hassan Nasrallah's elimination

Arab media published new footage on Thursday showing the elimination of Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah.

New footage from Hassan Nasrallah's elimination

Khamenei appoints Hezbollah chief as his Lebanon 'representative'

Iran's Supreme Leader appoints Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem as his official "representative" in Lebanon, says he will oversee "non-litigious matters" and "managing religious affairs".

Khamenei appoints Hezbollah chief as his Lebanon 'representative'

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IDF demolishes Hezbollah buildings in Lebanon

IDF forces in southern Lebanon located buildings and munitions depots of Hezbollah and destroyed them.

IDF demolishes Hezbollah buildings in Lebanon