Lebanon

What can the IDF learn from Ukraine about emerging Hezbollah FPV threat? - comment

Hezbollah is increasingly deploying FPV explosive drones against IDF forces, drawing on tactics seen in Ukraine, raising concerns over Israel’s preparedness for the evolving threat.

 A drone carries a Hezbollah flag, May 21, 2023
UNIFIL Chief Maj.-Gen. Diodato Abagnara, attends a meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, March 14, 2026; illustrative.

IDF Merkava tank rammed UNIFIL vehicles on two occasions on Sunday, UN force claims

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits IDF troops in southern Lebanon, published April 12, 2026.

WATCH: Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz visit IDF troops in southern Lebanon

Israeli soldiers patrol along the Israel-Lebanon border on April 10, 2026.

Bad Israeli history repeats yet again - opinion


Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have added to concerns over Israel's deficit, with Fitch noting that Israel's "fractious domestic politics" could hinder fiscal consolidation.

The Fitch Ratings building is seen in New York

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist who worked as journalist in targeted southern Lebanon strike

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the incident, claiming that the strike "violates the most basic principles of international law, international humanitarian law, and the laws of war."

IDF soldiers operate inside an uncovered Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

IDF arrests 80 wanted individuals, seizes weapons during West Bank operations

The IDF completed multiple operations in the West Bank, arresting 80 wanted individuals, seizing firearms and drones, and addressing rising violence amid settler attacks in the region.

IDF forces conduct offensive operations in the West Bank. March 28, 2026.

'If Lebanon won't disarm Hezbollah, IDF will': Effie Defrin warns against Hezbollah’s rearmament

“If the Lebanese government does not disarm Hezbollah, the IDF will. We will not allow Hezbollah to rearm, and we will continue operating in order to protect our civilians on our northern border.”

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin; illustrative.

IAF intercepts over 90% of drones launched by Iran, Hezbollah during Operation Roaring Lion

The IDF uses several means to intercept enemy drones, though the Iron Beam laser system has yet to significantly affect drone intrusions.

 Iranian drones are displayed during a ceremony of the joining new drones to the Iranian Army's combat organisation in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 13, 2025.

Israeli air force strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut for second time on Friday

IDF attacks in Beirut often target the southern suburb of Dahiyeh, long considered a Hezbollah stronghold.

Smoke rises after a reported Israeli airstrike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

IDF finds Hezbollah tunnel near south Lebanon church as group 'exploits' Christian population

The IDF also stated that Hezbollah prevents Christian civilians from fleeing combat zones and "has even fired at them" in the past.

IDF soldiers operate inside an uncovered Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

IDF soldier, combat officer severely wounded during operational accident in southern Lebanon

The soldiers have been taken to a hospital, and their families have been notified.

IDF soldiers and a tank operate in southern Lebanon on March 21, 2026.

IDF Home Front Command to extend siren warning times for Hezbollah rockets

This could double the amount of time that Israelis have to reach a sheltered area in the event of Hezbollah terrorists launching rockets towards Israeli civilian locations.

An N12 News infographic detailing how the IDF Home Front Command could extend the warning time that Israelis have to reach shelter when Hezbollah fires rockets from Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

My Word: Israel, happy to be here

I wish all those celebrating it a “Happy Passover” and as we traditionally say at the end of the Seder: “Next year in Jerusalem.”

Preschool children from the southern city of Ashkelon, celebrating with the Israeli flag, on 18 April, 2010 the Independence Day.