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Lebanon now equal primary front with Iran, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir says

Zamir's comments came as there was a flurry of messages from top Israeli defense officials about the next stage in the conflict with Hezbollah, with some emphasizing a graduated escalation.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir speaks to local authority heads from northern communities, March 6, 2026.
Screenshot of a video of the Israeli Air Force striking checkpoints and soldiers of a Basij militia unit that was recently established in Tehran on March 12, 2026.

IDF strikes Basij militia checkpoints, soldiers in Tehran

 Demonstrates protest against the detention of Israeli reserve soldiers suspected of assaulting a Hamas terrorist, at the Sde Teiman military base near Beersheba, July 29, 2024.

Israel's political Right celebrates Sde Teiman case dismissal as rights groups condemn it

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

Housing for lone soldiers is essential to Israel’s wartime resilience - opinion


IDF drops indictment against five soldiers in Sde Teiman case for allegedly beating Palestinian

According to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, the decision followed a comprehensive review of the evidence, legal considerations, and procedural circumstances surrounding the case.

An Israeli police officer stands near a gate, while protesters gather outside Sde Teiman detention facility near Beersheba, in southern Israel, July 29, 2024

Border residents demand Israel eliminate Hezbollah, create buffer zone up to Litani river

Hezbollah terrorists launched about 200 rockets against northern Israel in a single barrage on Wednesday night, according to public broadcaster KAN News.

A PICTURE taken along the Israel-Lebanon border shows rockets being fired from southern Lebanon towards Israel on March 3, 2026.

IDF strikes Iranian explosives experiments nuclear facility at Parchin-Taleghan 2

The Taleghan nuclear site has been utilized by the Iranian regime to advance its capabilities for developing nuclear weapons.

A combination picture of satellite images show the Parchin military complex, between 2024 and 2026.

Israel Katz contradicts IDF, threatens large invasion of Lebanon after Hezbollah barrage

Just before Katz's statement, multiple IDF sources told The Jerusalem Post that the IDF is still not in favor of launching a full invasion of Lebanon, despite Hezbollah's heavy attacks on the North.

Defense Minister Israel Katz at Jerusalem City Hall, December 15, 2025.

‘Fake officer’ who fought on October 7 acquitted by reason of insanity

Beersheba District Court found that Assaf Shmuelevitz carried out the conduct attributed to him, but was in a psychotic state at the time, and bears no criminal responsibility.

Assaf Shmuelovich, the "Impersonating officer" charged for infiltrating the Southern Command on October 7.

IDF admits warning failure for Hezbollah's heavy barrage, holds off on Lebanon invasion

IDF: Hezbollah fired over 200 rockets at northern Israel overnight, results of air defenses against Hezbollah's barrage 'mixed' • Israeli military not in favor of launching full Lebanon invasion

People stand at the scene where a house was hit by a Hezbollah missile fired toward central Israel, March 12, 2026

IDF: Iron Beam laser system not ready for Iranian missiles, despite limited usage in 2024

Using lasers to defend against long-range threats, such as Iran's ballistic missiles, could take that much longer, some projecting five to ten years or longer.

Israel's Iron Beam laser anti-missile interception system can potentially neutralize threats literally at the speed of light.

IDF kills Hezbollah elite Radwan Force commander, over 100 terrorists since start of ops

Since the launch of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF has conducted nearly 200 strikes in its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

An Israeli F-16 taking off at an undisclosed location, published on March 11, 2026.

Hezbollah still holds over 1,000 long-range missiles to strike Israel

With Hezbollah's situation intensifying, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered significant reinforcements to the North, in a sign that the military may deepen its ground forces involvement.

Rockets fired from southern Lebanon are intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel on August 9, 2024, amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah terrorists.

Iron Beam’s limits exposed as Hezbollah drones breach northern Israel's skies

Technological progress and procurement in the area of miniature unmanned aircraft by Hezbollah and Iran is faster than laser development

DELIVERED TO the IDF late last year, the Iron Beam system marks a historic milestone – the world’s first operational laser defense platform capable of neutralizing rockets, drones, and mortars at a fraction of the cost of traditional interceptors.