Lebanon

Israeli experts debate how far Israel must go in southern Lebanon

The initial objective of pushing Hezbollah forces away from the border is increasingly giving way to discussions of a prolonged military presence.

IDF troops from the 226th Brigade during targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon.
Houthi soldiers stand guard as people detained by the Houthis wait for their release in Sanaa, Yemen January 25, 2025.

Building collapses in Tel Aviv, Houthis join the fight

MDA responder views destruction from Iranian missile attack, April 1 2026

Iran sends barrage of ballistic missiles, Trump says Iran asked for ceasefire

Footage released by the IDF of a strike targeting Hezbollah launchers on March 31 2026.

WATCH: IDF strikes, dismantles missile launchers in southern Lebanon


IDF announces death of Sgt. Liran Ben Zion, 19, killed in southern Lebanon

Ben Zion’s family has been informed of his death.

Fallen IDF soldier, Sgt. Liran Ben Zion, 19, who fell during combat in southern Lebanon, March 30.

Hezbollah uses ambulances, paramedic uniforms, as disguise for terrorist activity, IDF says

The terrorists, the military claimed, systematically used ambulances to transfer weapons across the country, in order to launch attacks against Israel and IDF soldiers.

UN PEACEKEEPERS (UNIFIL) seen in southern Lebanon, as it seen from the Israeli side of the border, on November 6, 2025.

Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, origin of the projectile unclear

"We do not know the origin of the projectile. We have launched an investigation to determine all of the circumstances," UNIFIL said.

UNIFIL vehicles drive in Deir Mimas, southern Lebanon, February 18, 2025; illustrative.

Iranian ambassador refuses to leave Lebanon after being declared persona non grata - report

"The ambassador will not leave Lebanon, in accordance with the wishes of the speaker of parliament Nabih Berri and of Hezbollah," AFP reported, citing an anonymous source.

Then-Iran’s ambassador-designate to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Sheibani Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Netanyahu announces expansion to Lebanon buffer zone, in bid to safeguard against invasion

In his announcement, Netanyahu also stated that Israel had undergone a paradigm shift in its latest wars against nearby countries.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

US potential ground invasion, Pope Leo speaks out

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Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd during a meeting with bishpops, priests consacrated persons and personal workers at the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, northeast of the capital Beirut, on December 1, 2025.

Israel, US cannot miss the chance to disarm Hezbollah - opinion

With Hezbollah weakened, Israel’s challenge is ensuring that the Lebanese state can enforce disarmament before 2026.

A BANNER with an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah hangs on a roundabout, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Baalbek, Lebanon, March 23, 2026.

IDF Alpinist Unit conducts cross-border operation from Syrian Hermon to southern Lebanon

IDF troops operated in complex mountainous terrain using specialized capabilities to gather intelligence and locate terrorist infrastructure.

The IDF Alpinist Unit preventing cross-border terror from the Syrian Hermon to southern Lebanon, March 28, 2026.

US-born IDF soldier killed while fighting in Lebanon, military announces

Katz, 22, was born in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, and was killed during an attack where three other soldiers were moderately wounded.

Sergeant Moshe Yitzhak Hacohen, 22.

Israel’s manpower crisis: IDF Chief’s warning, a wake-up call for Israeli leaders - editoral

IDF Chief of Staff warns Israel's political leadership about a growing manpower crisis, stressing the urgent need for a conscription bill to sustain the military amid escalating tensions with Iran.

DF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks during an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 77th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on May 1, 2025.