Second Lebanon War

Hezbollah’s rock-cut tunnels under Beaufort Castle expose decades of UNIFIL failure - analysis

The question now is whether or not Lebanon can step up and control its own territory. Dragging their feet didn't help them; it ruined their lives.

Two IDF company commanders at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, July 12, 2026.
IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025

IDF locates Hezbollah position that wounded IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin in Second Lebanon War

IDF soldiers operate against Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, June 21, 2026.

Twenty years on: IDF reveals orders to begin Second Lebanon War, expand operations towards Litani

DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz at the memorial service for IDF soldiers killed during the Second Lebanon War.

Netanyahu, Katz say IDF will stay in Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms


Diplomacy: Shifting sands

While no clear winner emerged from Operation Pillar of Defense, the ground shifted in a number of areas.

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Security and Defense: The logistics of war

After Second Lebanon War, it became clear even logistics crews will have to move through hostile terrain.

IDF drill 370

'Hezbollah aiming 60-70 thousand rockets at Israel'

Amos Gilad says next war will be against the home front; Meridor: Arabs questioning congruence between Western, Islamic values.

Hezbollah supporters in Beirut 311 (R)

Winograd: Striking Iran may endanger Israel's future

Former judge lashes out at Barak, Netanyahu for ignoring advice of defense establishment; Mofaz: PM is "confused, unfocused."

Judge Winograd 370

PM backtracks on portfolio changes amid war talk

Netanyahu cites possible "misinterpretation" as reason for his decision; MKs say move would have rivaled the Halutz Affair.

PM Netanyahu at the President's Residence 370

C'tee okays PM portfolio changes amid war rumors

Netanyahu backtracks on request to alter investments to avoid Iran commentary; Mofaz: Move betrays PM's intent to strike Iran.

PM Netanyahu at the President's Residence 370

‘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.

Ron Huldai

‘Iranians help Hezbollah build tunnels in Lebanon'

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

Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah 370