Northern Arrows

Despite rocky history, Israel once again weighing security zone in Lebanon - analysis

After October 7, Israel redrew its border doctrine around buffer zones. Now, as Hezbollah regroups in southern Lebanon, debate is growing over whether a new security strip is needed.

 IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon. January 10, 2025.
Hezbollah's then-deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem seen in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, August 2, 2024

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem: 'Israeli attacks cannot continue, everything has a limit'

 Smokes rise, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Tyre, southern Lebanon September 23, 2024.

IDF strikes at least six Hezbollah weapon depots in southern Lebanon

 A huge 35 square meters Israeli national flag is raised on the eve of Yom Kippur to remember the fallen soldiers of the 1973 Kippur War in the Golan Heights, Tel Saki Memorial Site, Golan Heights, October 11, 2024.

Despite increase in evacuated Israelis returning North, heavy-hit towns remain empty - IDF


Israel-Lebanon ceasefire drawing closer, agreement may be reached this week - report

According to political sources, Netanyahu's discussion resulted in a preliminary approval to move forward with the agreement with Lebanon.

 Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, November 24, 2024.

Airstrike signals new strategy against Hezbollah - analysis

Israeli airstrikes target central Beirut, hitting areas beyond Hezbollah strongholds to further pressure the terrorist organization.

 Smoke rises over Dahieh in Beirut's southern suburbs, after overnight Israeli air strikes, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Sin El Fil, Lebanon, October 3, 2024.

IDF strikes Hezbollah 'Aziz' unit targets in Tyre

The IDF says that the Tyre area 'serves as a significant stronghold for Hezbollah.'

 A map that shows Hezbollah command centers near civilian infrastructure, including a school, marked in blue.

Permanent solution to Hezbollah conflict lies in Lebanon's parliament - expert

According to Baram, the current ceasefire proposal would allow Hezbollah to regain its strength within a year or two.

 Fighters of the Lebanese Shiite terrorist group Hezbollah attend the funeral of the group's top military commander Ibrahim Aqil in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 22, 2024.

Israel at war: What happened on day 413?

IDF strikes in Lebanon • Over 300 explosive-rigged buildings in Jabalya destroyed

 IDF soldiers from the Kfir brigade operate in the Gaza Strip, November 20, 2024.

Israel at war: What happened on day 412?

Two Israelis killed by Hezbollah • IDF hits Dahieh 4 times • Hamas accuses IDF of killing dozens of civilians

 IDF soldiers conduct localized raids in southern Lebanon, November 20, 2024.

Conditions are ripe to strike Iran’s nuclear program, sec. official says

"Iran has never been more vulnerable to strikes against its nuclear capabilities," the official said.

 A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran

Hezbollah is still trying to manage contained war with Israel - analysis

Hezbollah’s new leader, Naim Qassem, signals readiness for a long conflict, threatening Tel Aviv in response to Israeli strikes.

 Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers a speech from an unknown location, November 20, 2024 in this still image from video.

IDF’s Kfir Brigade dismantles over 100 Hamas targets in multi-front Gaza ops.

Brigade Commander Col. Yaniv Barot described the ongoing operations as the most important task they’ll do in their lifetimes.

 IDF soldiers from the Kfir brgigade operate in the Gaza Strip, November 20, 2024.

IDF announces fallen soldier Sgt. Gur Kehati killed in southern Lebanon

Sergeant Kehati, 20, from Nir Banim, served in the 13th Battalion in the Golani Brigade.

Gur Kehati, 20, fell during combat in southern Lebanon, 21.11.2024