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IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon who approached troops, yellow line

The IDF argued that these attacks were in accordance with the political echelon and the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, while Hezbollah politicians saw it as a "violation of the ceasefire."

Israeli soldiers are seen along the Israeli border with Lebanon amid the ongoing war, April 10, 2026.
The damaged Zrarieh Bridge over the Litani river, after it was hit by an Israeli strike in Tayr Falsay in southern Lebanon, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 13, 2026.

As Israel prepares to intensify ground offensive in Lebanon, what can be learned from past wars?

Emergency standby squad from Nahariya.

Emergency standby squad shoots down Hezbollah drone using small arms in Western Galilee

IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025

Defrin: 'We don't aim for regime change in Iran, only to debilitate system, capabilities'


What's at stake as tensions escalate between IDF, Hezbollah - analysis

What is new from the last few days is that the IDF is starting to be more aggressive in the hope of intimidating Hezbollah into a deal without the need for a larger war.

 Smoke and fire rise from a building following an Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, amid the ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and the IDF, in this screengrab taken from an undated handout video released on November 24, 2023.

Troubled by Hezbollah attacks, northern evacuees may not return

Following the October 7 Hamas attacks, residents along Israel's northern border grow increasingly anxious over the possibility of a similar assault by Hezbollah.

 Smoke rises during an exchange of fire between the IDF and terrorists from the Hezbollah organization on the border between Israel and Lebanon, October 25, 2023

Are the Hezbollah border threats the new normal for Israel? - analysis

The Hezbollah incidents and threats to Israel along the northern borders appear to be increasing in both tempo and type.

 The border fence between Israel and Lebanon, on July 13, 2023.

IDF intel chief: We'll keep peace in North despite Hezbollah provocations

IDF chief Aharon Haliva stated that Israel will maintain quiet on the border, despite Hezbollah's attempts to force a conflict.

 Israeli soldiers guard in Metula, on the border between Israel and Lebanon, northern Israel, on May 14, 2021, after Lebanese protesters crossed the Israeli border fence.

Hezbollah slowly rewrites the rules on the northern border - analysis

Hezbollah believes Israel is deterred from getting into a conflict and as a result they've become increasingly aggressive in their provocations near the border.

A Hezbollah flag flutters in the southern Lebanese village of Khiam, near the border with Israel, Lebanon July 28, 2020

If Hezbollah believes Israeli defense is weak, will it act? - analysis

Hezbollah and Iran may be looking for a window of opportunity to act against Israel.

Members of Kataib Hezbollah paramilitary group burn Israeli and U.S. flags ahead of the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Baghdad, Iraq May 6, 2021.

Hezbollah to Iran: Israel looks internally weak - analysis

In this case, it claims that Hezbollah has recently trained 8,000 fighters who can “cross the border and occupy an Israeli town within a few hours.”

 Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah speaks through a screen during a religious ceremony marking Ashura

Hezbollah propaganda ‘military’ drill showcases its terrorist impunity - analysis

Hezbollah, which is a terrorist group backed by Iran, has more than 150,000 rockets and it also has drones and precision guided munitions.

Hezbollah members carry mock missile during procession held to celebrate Ashura in south Lebanon, 2009

Syrian Hezbollah agent indicted for spying, terrorism after capture in Israel

Ayat Abdullah and another man, Abed Al-Rahman, were recruited and paid to observe and report on IDF troops along the Syrian border.

 Israeli soldiers patrol the area following this morning's border incident at the border fence with Syria, in southern Golan Heights, on January 29, 2023.

Kohavi awards Israeli Navy Flotilla 3 for downing Hezbollah drones

The IDF's Navy shot down three Iranian-made UAVs launched by Hezbollah toward the Karish gas rig situated within Israel's economic waters.

 IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi addresses the crowd at the "Operation: Break the wave" conference.