Israel-Lebanon border

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.
 Moshe Davidovich at the border with Lebanon.

Iran missiles, Hezbollah drones renew fear for residents along Israel’s northern border

A war between Israel and Lebanon (illustrative)

French proposal for Israel-Lebanon peace agreement includes recognition of Israel - report

 SOLDIERS ARRIVE at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon struck a home in Kiryat Shmona last November.

'We can't hold out much longer': Kiryat Shmona mayor speaks on persistent Hezbollah border threat


'Settling the account': IDF kills Nasrallah in heart of Beirut

New Hezbollah chief still to be named as group’s response weak so far • Military predicts his end could change region

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and the neighbourhood of Dahiyeh, Beirut. Illustrative.

Prior to striking Hezbollah HQ, Israel had intelligence Nasrallah was there - NYT

The government ordered strikes based on real-time information that Nasrallah was there. 

 Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah gives a televised address, in this screengrab taken from a handout video obtained on August 25, 2024.

Did Israel succeed in eliminating its number one enemy? - analysis

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah began his journey in the terror organization during his school years in the city of Tyre.

 Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah gives a televised address, Lebanon, September 19, 2024, in this screenshot taken from a video.

IDF strike targeted Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut

The IDF strike hit Hezbollah's central headquarters in Dahiyeh, Beirut, built under residential buildings.

 Smoke rises behind buildings in Beirut, Lebanon September 27, 2024.

Netanyahu ahead of UNGA speech: We're in a vital war against Iranian axis

Many of the speakers called for ceasefires in Israel’s war against Iranian proxies Hamas on its southern border and Hezbollah on its northern one.

 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2024.

Netanyahu to Iran at UN: If you strike us, we will strike you

With respect to Hezbollah, he charged that it was “the quintessential terror organization in the world today."

 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, US, September 27, 2024.

Netanyahu tries to soothe US tensions, hasn’t said yes to a ceasefire

The United States issued its cease fire proposal together with France, with the support of ten other ally countries.

 US President Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House, July 25, 2024

Can Iraqi militias be deterred from attacking Israel? - analysis

It is clear that the Iraqi militias are expanding their war against Israel and are increasingly a danger.

 Fighters of the Ansar Allah al-Awfiya (Loyal Supporters of God) Shiite group parade with their weapons on June 16, 2015 in the southern Iraqi city of Basra.

Hezbollah fires over 45 rockets at Acre, several crashed in water, some intercepted

Alarms rang in Acre as around 45 rockets crossed from Lebanon, prompting residents to seek shelter. The IDF had previously targeted 75 Hezbollah sites, escalating tensions despite ceasefire talks.

 Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from Lebanon towards Israel, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Acre, northern Israel, September 26, 2024.

Hagari: Over 2000 Hezbollah targets hit in latest round of attacks

Hagari also said that nearly 70 Hezbollah intelligence centers were also struck during the campaign.

 Map showing the location of rocket launchers targeted by the IDF in strikes in Lebanon, September 25, 2024.