Lebanon

IDF begins precise strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation warning

Prior to the strikes, the IDF issued an evacuation warning for civilians present in the targeted areas for the first time since June.

Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, July 30, 2026.
IDF soldier operating on Israel's border with Syria, September 9, 2025.

IDF to deploy voting stations behind enemy lines in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ahead of October election

IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.

Katz reportedly halts IDF withdrawal from Gaza border towns as Hamas shifts covert ops. to Turkey

A member of the Lebanese army sits on a military vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, after the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-mediated plan, in southern Lebanon, July 26, 2026.

Israel, Lebanon, US weigh who will verify Hezbollah disarmament after negotiations in Rome


IDF redeployment hinges on Hezbollah disarmament, US officials say ahead of Netanyahu-Trump summit

“The conditions-based deal between Israel and Lebanon states that Israel will redeploy its troops from Lebanese territory in exchange for Hezbollah’s disarmament," officials told Walla.

IDF soldiers in the Bint Jbail stadium, southern Lebanon, July 15, 2026.

Netanyahu to meet Trump for more than just Iran: Gaza, Saudi nuclear plan, Turkey on the line

Netanyahu and Trump are also at odds over other issues, including the recent US-Saudi nuclear deal, the pending sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, and the extent of operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) walk inside after Netanyahu arrived at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida; December, 2025.

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Middle East following launches from Iraq towards Saudi Arabia

US, Saudi Arabia launched joint attack on Iranian-backed Iraqi militias • Iran fired missiles at US bases in the region • Netanyahu says Trump meeting was successful

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC, July 28, 2026.

Next round of Israel-Lebanon talks to take place early August in Rome, US official says

Negotiators plan to focus on the trilateral framework, resolving border issues, and expanding pilot areas in southern Lebanon.

Representations of the Israeli and Lebanese flags at a memorial near the Israel-Lebanon border, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following U.S.-mediated talks, as the town of Metula, Israel, appears in the distance, June 27, 2026.

Israel's approval of ISF deployment in Gaza marks key step in reconstuction efforts - analysis

Israel's approval of an international stabilization force marks what supporters describe as a significant step toward rebuilding Gaza and replacing Hamas's rule.

A crane hoists a tactical vehicle at the Logistics Support Area, in a location given as near Kerem Shalom, in this handout picture released June 30, 2026, by the Trump-appointed Board of Peace.

Trump administration backs phased IDF withdrawal from Lebanon under Hezbollah disarmament deal

Netanyahu departed from Israel earlier on Monday for the talks with Trump in Washington, where the two are expected to discuss the situation with Iran, alongside other issues.

IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge, shared by the military on May 31, 2026.

Sharaa’s Israel comments signal shift toward security arrangements, not peace deals - analysis

Syria and Lebanon are signaling interest in security arrangements with Israel before full peace agreements, suggesting a slower, more cautious path toward regional stability.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa listens to French President during a joint press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on May 7, 2025.

Hezbollah and Iran built parallel school networks to radicalize Lebanese youth

Earlier efforts included the establishment of modern religious and social institutions, as well as the spread of secular ideologies such as Marxism among segments of the community.

Children gather at a school-turned shelter for displaced people on the day of a visit from International ministers during a joint trip aimed at showing support for Lebanon's stability and humanitarian response in Beirut, Lebanon, June 18, 2026.

IDF soldiers find Hitler drawings in private home in southern Lebanon

According to Arabic-language IDF spokesperson Ella Waweya, known as “Captain Ella,” the drawings were signed with the name Hassan Haidar and were believed to belong to a larger portfolio of artwork.

A drawing of Adolf Hitler found in Lebanon and found by the IDF, July 27, 2026.

Trump warns Iran of military action, Saudi Arabia intercepts attacks on oil infrastructure sites

Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias • Report: Trump denies claims of munition shortage • IDF shoots down drones near Jordan border

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Michigan, US, July 27, 2026.