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


Ambushes and raids: Inside the earliest hours of Israel's ground operation in Lebanon

The military's objective is to leave no Hezbollah target untouched in the area.

Paratroopers Brigade soldiers operate in southern Lebanon. October 2, 2024.

IDF kills over 100 Hezbollah terrorists since start of Northern Arrows ground operation

Forces from Divisions 36 and 98 had reportedly trasnferred a large amount of weapons from Lebanon to Israel, including missiles, guns, ammunitions, and mortar bombs.

An Israeli helicopter flies in Lebanese territory, October 3, 2024.

'A fierce fighter': IDF Sgt.-Maj. Noam Barzilay falls in Lebanon

Barzilay was a graduate of his local scout movement. "He was a leading figure among the training team and the active teams. We will all miss him," said the scout leader.

 IDF Sgt.-Maj. Noam Barzilay was killed fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon.

IDF announces additional seven IDF soldiers killed by Hezbollah during Lebanon ground operation

During the ambush, Hezbollah reportedly attacked the IDF soldiers with anti-tank missiles and forces on the ground. 

 L to R: Capt. Harel Etinger, Sgt.-Maj. Nazar Itkin, Sgt.-Maj. Noam Barzilay, Capt. Itai Ariel Giat, St.-Sgt. Ido Broyer, St.-Sgt. Almken Terefe, Sgt.-Maj. Or Mantzur. (illustration)

Iranian attack caused damage to Israel Air Force bases, IDF says

While Iranian missiles did hit army bases, the Israel Air Force emphasized that no civilians, soldiers, or planes were harmed.

 Footage of 'Baz' (F15) fighter jets departing for strikes during the night from Tel Nof Airbase following the Iranian attack, October 1, 2024

Lebanon's leadership vacuum threatens to prolong Israel-Hezbollah war - analysis

Hezbollah, although it only has a handful of seats in parliament, has deep control over Lebanon. Part of this is that they stockpiled so many weapons that it is stronger than the state of Lebanon.

 IDF carries out strikes on southern Lebanon

Israeli forces conduct small-scale incursions into Lebanon - report

The purpose of these operations was to glean information in preparation for a possible invasion, the sources reportedly told the WSJ.

IDF reserve troops take part in a military maneuver of their battalion in Golan Heights, on April 1, 2024.

Nasrallah’s hubris and the misreading of Israel's resolve - analysis

Nasrallah was reading—and misreading—Israel from the debates swirling in the media, thinking the country had lost its way, its will, and its mojo.

 A SIGN with a picture of Hezbollah leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah is on display in Tyre, Lebanon. Hezbollah’s leader has resorted to absorbing his anger and instead emphasizing the need to ‘act calmly,’ says the writer.

Opposition party leaders call for ground invasion of Lebanon

The leader of the opposition, MK Yair Lapid, called on the government to announce the diplomatic and strategic goals for the northern conflict.

 Yair Lapid, Yair Golan, and Avigdor Liberman.

Israel-Hamas War hit tourism industry hard, net loss in billions - Tourism Ministry

Based on 2024 trends, 2024 is expected to conclude with only approximately one million tourists entering Israel, less than a quarter of the number of tourists that entered Israel in 2019.

 Travelers are seen at the departure hall of the Ben-Gurion Airport on April 4, 2023; illustrative