Lebanon

Hezbollah sees potential win as Israel backs down from disarmament goal - analysis

Hezbollah views Israel’s shift away from disarming the group as a strategic win, believing that the Israeli climbdown will benefit its survival and influence in Lebanon.

IDF soldiers and a tank operate in southern Lebanon on March 21, 2026.
IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon.

WATCH: IDF destroys weapon sites in souther Lebanon, Quds Force 'Lebanese Corps' HQ in Beirut

IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon.

IDF says disarming Hezbollah unrealistic without full-scale invasion as troops push towards Litani

Smoke rises after a reported Israeli airstrike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

US fighter jet downed by Iran, IDF begins striking targets in Beirut


At least six injured after shrapnel hits Tel Aviv area following Iranian missile launch, MDA says

The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority announced that firefighters had been dispatched to Tel Aviv and extinguished several vehicle fires.

Emergency responders at the scene of shrapnel hitting central Israel, March 24, 2026.

Criticism of Hezbollah growing among Lebanon’s populations, says Lebanese affairs analyst

Jonathan Alkhouri described the increase in public criticism of the terror group as a phenomenon he calls “cracks in the fear mechanism.”

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 captures Hezbollah terrorists during Lebanon raids, destroys Radwan Force infrastructure

The capture occured during an operation to locate weapons in the area • IDF troops discovered several armed Hezbollah Radwan Force operatives active at an anti-tank missile launch point. 

 (ILLUSTRATIVE) IDF troops from the Givati Brigade operating in Jabalya.

Patience, not speed: key to Israel’s Iran war strategy - analysis

As Israel’s war with Iran drags on, experts urge patience, warning that military gains are gradual and time is critical to weakening Tehran’s capabilities.

People rush into a public bomb shelter in Tel Aviv amid reports of incoming missiles on February 28.

IDF strikes IRGC Quds Force member in Beirut, continues strikes in Tehran

The Israeli military did not name the target of the strike. Earlier on Monday, the IDF conducted a series of strikes in Tehran.

Aftermath of an IDF airstrike is seen on March 23, 2026 in Shaath, Lebanon.

Smotrich calls for annexation of southern Lebanon as IDF strikes Lebanese bridges, homes

The comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were the most explicit yet by a senior Israeli official on seizing Lebanese territory in a fight Israel says targets Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.

Bezalel Smotrich speaks to the press on March 23, 2026.

Lebanese PM backs disarming Hezbollah, blames group for dragging country into war - report

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam also endorsed talks with Israel and called for the expulsion of Iranian operatives from Lebanon.

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to journalists working for foreign media and news agencies at the Government Palace in Beirut on December 3, 2025.

IDF’s haredi Hashmonaim Brigade sees first operations in Lebanon in current war

"This is another milestone for the brigade, which will continue to operate on the front lines of combat while maintaining the ultra-Orthodox lifestyle of its fighters," Lieutenant Colonel S. said.

Soldier from the IDF's Hashmonaim brigade operating in southern Lebanon, March 23, 2026.

Sirens sound in Dimona area, Netanyahu and Trump float talks with Iran

EU to assess Iran war impact on gas supplies at emergency meeting • Several wounded following wave of Hezbollah rockets • Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly unresponsive

Wreckage from a missile impact in Arad. March 23, 2026.

No casualties after Iranian cluster bomb munition hit in central Israel

Additionally, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority announced that emergency responders were dispatched to the Petah Tikva area to conduct searches after reports of damage caused by shrapnel.

United Hatzalah emergency responders at the scene of reported shrapnel following an Iranian missile barrage, March 23, 2026.