Second Lebanon War

IDF says disarming Hezbollah unrealistic without full-scale invasion as troops push towards Litani

The IDF is expected to finish taking control of territory eight to 10 km from the border within the next week, in a move that would diminish Hezbollah's firing capabilities.

IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon.
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Spectralx: Israeli company redefines battlefield concealment - interview

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.

Iron or Golden: What Donald Trump got wrong on who really owns the dome - opinion

 Col. (res.) Yonatan Chetboun speaks at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025

US partnership with Israel is strategy, not charity, Chetboun tells 'Post' conference


‘War with Iran could cost economy over NIS 160b.’

Business information group says war will include damage to Central Israel, unlike previous wars which focused on North.

Iranian Fateh-110 missile 370

Vilnai: Israel is more ready than ever for war

In 'Post' interview. outgoing minister says Israel will only strike Iran "if the sword was clearly at our throats."

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Grapevine: Saddling up for sadness

A COUPLE of weeks back, there was an item in this column about actress Dora Segal’s donating her hair to cancer patients who had lost their own.

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‘Iranians help Hezbollah build tunnels in Lebanon'

Beirut newspaper ‘Al-Joumhouria’ cites ‘security study’ saying terror group has upgraded underground structures.

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Israel concerned UNIFIL heading toward collapse

Concern follows France, Italy decide to withdraw significant number of troops from the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon.

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IDF to fire 700 career personnel due to budget cuts

Budget cuts mean layoffs, less training, and canceling procurements of weapons systems, says IDF.

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Yishai apologizes for 2nd Lebanon War comment

Interior minister: I regret offending bereaved families of fallen soldiers – the press twisted my words.

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Parents of fallen soldiers call for Yishai's firing

Interior minister apologizes after sparking furor by saying negative results of 2006 Lebanon War due to lack of religious observance.

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'Rocket fire won't force residents to evacuate homes'

"IDF won’t urge residents of cities under rocket fire to evacuate their homes," senior officer from the Home Front Command says.

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Grapel’s parents will ‘be able to finally sleep again’

Released student’s sister tells ‘Post’ Ilan is strong and his time in the IDF prepared him for anything.

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