Israel-Lebanon border

Israel and Lebanon’s complicated talks: Is Hezbollah’s disarmament possible? - opinion

No one could deny that face-to-face Israel-Lebanon negotiations are long overdue – most would say by many decades.

People carry the coffins of three Hezbollah terrorists during their funeral ceremony, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in the village of Al-Halloussiyah, southern Lebanon, April 25, 2026.
Firefighters douse flames in a field after a drone launched from southern Lebanon fell near Kibbutz Snir in the Upper Galilee.

'If we're not here, Hezbollah will be here': A family's vow to stay

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

Israel, Hezbollah trade ceasefire violation accusations as IDF tries to block civilians' return

If Lebanon is to survive as a sovereign, pluralistic state, it must remove Hezbollah from the military sphere.

Lebanon's choice: Disarm Hezbollah or accept an Israeli buffer zone - analysis


IDF conducts second strike in 24 hours on southern Lebanon, killing terrorist drone operator

The Thursday strike, per the IDF, was in response to "Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire understandings."

Lebanese army soldiers and paramedics inspect the wreckage of a car that was targeted in an Israeli airstrike in the town of Qanarit, near the coastal city of Sidon in southern Lebanon on January 8, 2026.

Israel sees record-breaking number of rabies cases in 2025

In 2025, 102 animals were recorded as infected with rabies, setting a new record, whereas in 2024, only 55 cases were recorded. The previous record-holding year, 2017, only had 74 cases.

 A jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, on September 03, 2022.

Will Israel's new talks with Lebanon prevent another war with Hezbollah? - analysis

Lebanon will need to see if it can move forward with disarming Hezbollah. Israel may also need to explain what it means by “disarmament.”

Lebanese army members stand on a military vehicle during a Lebanese army media tour, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, November 28, 2025

Families, newcomers begin rebuilding Kibbutz Manara after devastation on Lebanon border - interview

Rebuilding in Manara, along with Tozeret Haaretz's comprehensive efforts to expand the community and attract new families, reflects a broader trend visible across Israel's periphery.

 Life in Manara.

Lebanon faces crucial crossroads as Hezbollah rejects disarmament - analysis

Lebanon faces a critical moment as diplomatic efforts intensify to disarm Hezbollah and prevent escalation with Israel.

Hezbollah supporters gather to attend a ceremony to honour fighters killed in the recent escalation with Israel, to watch Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's address, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 3, 2023

IDF Brig.-Gen. reassures northern communities after Lebanese civilians approach Israeli border

Lebanese individuals, allegedly civilians, were seen approaching up to 80 meters from the border with Israel.

Hezbollah supporters hold images of late former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and current leader Naim Qassem at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

Returning to the northern border: Rebuilding homes and hopes - opinion

Every house in Metula was damaged. 'Do you live here?' I ask a teenager. 'Well, technically; my house got blown up,' he replies casually. Some residents can’t return home without major repairs.

 Hezbollah rocket hit Metulla house, northern Israel, December 9, 2024.

US peacekeeping cuts could limit UN ability to protect civilians, says UN

It said the funding cuts "would be a first step to engaging in strong reforms across the UN."

 UNIFIL PEACEKEEPERS look out at the Lebanese-Israeli border, from the roof of a watchtower ‏in the town of Marwahin, in southern Lebanon, on Saturday.

'Together we will rebuild the North': IDF Northern Command head reaffirms commitment to its defense

"Returning home and beginning the school year, even in the shadow of war, is a source of pride," Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo said, "it is a testament to strength, steadfastness, and an unbreakable spirit.

 Smoke billows over northern Israel after rockets were fired from Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, by Israel's border with Lebanon, May 17, 2024.

Graham warns: Defeating Hamas is non-negotiable, but must be done as soon as possible - interview

Graham described Lebanon’s announcement that disarming Hezbollah is a “national goal” as an important first step – but warned that words must be followed by action.

US Senator Lindsey Graham speaks after meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 26, 2025.