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Israel strikes laying groundwork for broad military campaign, Lebanese officials believe - report

According to the report, the IDF has focused its strikes on strategic ridgelines overlooking villages and towns in the area, as well as on a transportation route leading deeper into Lebanon.

A photograph taken from the southern Lebanese area of Marjayoun shows smoke as it rises from the site of an Israeli controlled explosion in the village of Kfartibnit on August 24, 2026.
Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri heads a parliamentary session at the headquarters in Beirut on March 9, 2026.

Lebanon's parliament votes to abolish death penalty, Hezbollah votes against bill

 Members of the Lebanese army stand at the entrance of Deir Mimas, after an Israeli military spokesperson said on Monday that Israel would keep troops in several posts in southern Lebanon past a February 18 deadline for them to withdraw, in Deir Mimas, Lebanon February 18, 2025.

Lebanese Army is not doing enough to disarm Hezbollah in pilot area, sources tell 'Post'

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.

Former Mossad official urges forceful Lebanon strikes against Hezbollah, warns against all-out war


Beirut promise to disarm Hezbollah ‘only ink on paper,’ Lebanese Hezbollah expert says - interview

Hanin Ghaddar, previously a journalist for Lebanese newspapers, has personally seen how significantly entrenched Hezbollah is within Lebanon’s military and government.

Mourners attend the funeral of Hezbollah terrorist in Kfar Sir, Lebanon, April 21, 2026

Israel told US to pressure Lebanon into acting against Hezbollah or risk ceasefire collapse - KAN

The main obstacle of the ceasfire, however, is Hezbollah and its political ally Nabih Berri, Lebanon’s parliment speaker and leader of the Shi'ite Amal Movement.

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon, published by the IDF on April 22, 2026.

Voices from the Arab press: Lebanon succeeds in separating its path from Iran

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

(From R) LEBANESE PRESIDENT Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and cabinet members attend a session on the army’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Sept. 5, 2025.

Inside the vortex: Why Israel keeps getting dragged into the Lebanese mud

BEHIND THE LINES: The “Lebanese mud,” as the Hebrew phrase has it, never seems quite to be finally scraped off the IDF’s boots.

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon on April 22, 2026.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah stronghold 25-meter underground in southern Lebanon

Soldiers found weapons and several rooms inside the underground complex that were used for Hezbollah’s operational management. 

Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, April 17, 2026.

IDF killed 20 Hezbollah terrorists, struck over 70 targets in op. prior to Lebanon ceasefire

According to the IDF, the operation was conducted around Dibbin, approximately 12 km. inside Lebanese territory, by the 91st Division, in coordination with the Israeli Air Force.

IDF TROOPS from the 769th Brigade in the area of Dibbin in southern Lebanon.

IDF confirms Hezbollah drone caused sirens in northern Israel in violation of ceasefire

Despite this, when sirens sounded along the Lebanese border, the IDF classified the event as a 'false identification.'

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 24, 2026.

Iran rejects second round of US talks, claims Washington broke ceasefire

US Navy seizes Iranian ship attempting to pass Hormuz • Netanyahu, Milei meet in Jerusalem • Trump says Iran committed 'serious' ceasefire violation, still wants deal

IRAN'S FOREIGN Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei attends an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026.

IDF announces soldier falls in Lebanon, schools to reopen nationwide

Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to single digits • Kamala claims Netanyahu dragged Trump into Iran war • IRGC says it will target vessels in Hormuz, orders vessels to stay anchored

US President Donald Trump addresses a Turning Point USA event entitled "Build the Red Wall" at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 17, 2026.

IDF says elite unit took control of key position in southern Lebanon minutes before ceasefire

According to the IDF statement shared on Friday, the soldiers captured the “Christophani Ridge,” a key position in southern Lebanon.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.