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Hezbollah’s rock-cut tunnels under Beaufort Castle expose decades of UNIFIL failure - analysis

The question now is whether or not Lebanon can step up and control its own territory. Dragging their feet didn't help them; it ruined their lives.

Two IDF company commanders at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, July 12, 2026.
US President Donald Trump gestures as he steps off Air Force One to board the new Qatari-gifted Boeing plane, enroute to the United States following his participation in the NATO Summit at Royal Air Force Mildenhall on July 08, 2026 in Mildenhall, England.

Withdrawal cannot be a gesture of faith: US, Israel must align on Lebanon - editorial

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during the Jerusalem Summit, a conference on antisemitism and Christian support for Israel, at the Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2026.

As US-Iran peace prospects crumble, return to heavy fighting up to Trump, CENTCOM, Huckabee says

Motorists drive vehicles past a billboard depicting Iran's formersupreme leader Ali Khamenei kissing the slain IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani near the shrine of Imam Hussein Iraq's holy city of Karbala, displayed on the facade of a building in Tehran on June 29, 2026.

Frozen Iranian funds will not be released until Tehran fulfills MoU, US official tells ‘Post’


Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says he will not run for election

The former Mossad chief stated that while he believes that Israel needs a change of leadership, he did not want to run at this point in time.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen speaks at Shurat HaDin's 'Rage Against The Hate' conference in New York City, October 27, 2025.

US diplomats in Israel, Lebanon push for action on Hezbollah disarmament - analysis

In the wake of US envoy Thomas Barrack and Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus visiting Israel, Beirut may feel that the US is growing in its serious desire to see real action.

 Members of Hezbollah attend the funeral of Taleb Abdallah, also known as Abu Taleb, a senior field commander of Hezbollah who was killed by what security forces say was an Israel strike in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon June 12, 2024.

Hezbollah's secretary-general says group 'will not surrender weapons to Israel' - report

Sheik Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's secretary-general, gave a speech where he rejected the idea of "giving up weapons" and assured that the war could be restarted in any moment.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem accepts condolences for the death of Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr, who was killed on Tuesday in an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon August 2, 2024.

Iran rushing to rearm Mideast terror proxies after IDF, US strikes on Tehran - WSJ

Despite the denials from Tehran, there is mounting evidence that Iran continues to send military aid to these groups, demonstrating its determination to retain influence over its militia allies.

 (Illustrative) Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, hold up weapons as they rally to show support to Palestinians and Lebanon's Hezbollah in Sanaa, Yemen November 8, 2024.

'Lack of religious directive': Why didn't Hezbollah join Iran in the war against Israel?

Expert Tal Beeri discussed how it is unknown why the religious directive had not been given, but if it were, Hezbollah would have joined the war against Israel on Iran's side.

 A woman walks past a poster with an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon June 23, 2025.

Putting on a brave face: Hezbollah is at a crossroads, and a turning point may be coming - analysis

Hezbollah was always able to get around these calls over the years by claiming it was “resisting” Israel, but with Iran's "axis of resistance" broken, the Shia group is weakened.

 A woman walks near flags inside the Nabatieh market that reopened after it was destroyed during the last war between Israel and Hezbollah, in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon May 19, 2025.

Israeli cabinet undecided after hostage deal meeting, Trump pushing deal to end Gaza war

IDF announces fallen soldier • Trump says he won't allow Iran to enrich uranium • Netanyahu's testimony in corruption trial canceled

 People protest calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, June 28, 2025.

Behind the scenes: How Israeli intel uncovered Hezbollah’s drone network - interview

A glimpse into the hunt for Hezbollah's Unit 127, which during the war managed to attack deep inside Israeli territory.

 A man reacts as people gather near the burial site of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in Israel airstrikes last year, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon February 23, 2025.

Iran seeks to turn 'new page' in ties with Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told both Lebanon's prime minister Nawaf Salam and foreign minister Youssef Raggi that he wanted to "turn a new page" in Iran's ties with Lebanon.

 A view shows the burial site of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, June 3, 2025.

Lebanese PM: 'Days of spreading the Iranian revolution are over'

Nawaf Salam also asserted that Israel was occupying Lebanese territory.

 Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to the press following the formation of the new government at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon. February 8, 2025.