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


After reservist commits suicide, sister blasts gov’t’s ‘absurd’ PTSD policy

Dagan described her brother’s struggles, saying, “My mother dedicated her life to trying to save Asaf… He exhibited all the classic symptoms of PTSD.”

 Major Asaf Dagan.

The challenges facing UN peacekeepers in Lebanon - analysis

Irish troops have had a presence in southern Lebanon since 1978, but they now face an impossible mission.

 An Irish peacekeeper sits inside a UN peacekeepers' vehicle at Camp Shamrock where Irish and Polish peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are stationed, close to the Lebanese-Israeli border, November 29, 2023.

From past mistakes to present strengths: Israel’s latest Lebanon campaign - analysis

Israel’s starting position for the ground incursion on Lebanon is fundamentally better than it was in 2006.

 IDF soldiers from the 146th Reserves Division begin operations in southern Lebanon.

'Enough is enough': Israeli officials respond to IDF's Lebanon ground operation

"Every IDF soldier who crosses the border fence into Lebanese soil knows that he is doing so to protect the citizens of Israel. May Hashem protect our soldiers."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, former prime minister Naftali Bennett, and RZP MK Moshe Solomon.

Hezbollah's aid to Assad allowed Israel to spy on terror group - report

Since 2006 and the Second Lebanon War, the quality and extent of intelligence Israel was able to gather on the terror group changed significantly.

 Supporters of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah carry flags and pictures of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad during a rally marking al-Quds Day in Maroun Al-Ras village, southern Lebanon. June 8, 2018.

How Nasrallah went from Israel's favorite enemy to a dead man - analysis

Once a restrained adversary, Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah became a target in 2024 as shifting actions prompted Israel to end his long-standing deterrence.

 Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, raising his finger.

Everything you need to know about the conflict between Israel and Lebanon - explainer

What is the Israel-Lebanon conflict? Where did it start? Who are the key players involved? Here is everything you need to know.

 White phosphorus fired by Israeli army to create a smoke screen, is seen on the Israel-Lebanon border in northern Israel, November 12, 2023.

Everything you need to know about the conflict between Israel and Lebanon - explainer

What is the Israel-Lebanon conflict? Where did it start? Who are the key players involved? Here is everything you need to know.

 White phosphorus fired by Israeli army to create a smoke screen, is seen on the Israel-Lebanon border in northern Israel, November 12, 2023.

Researcher: Hezbollah and Israel were preparing for this war since 2006

A researcher told Saudi news that Israel and Hezbollah's advancement in military capability since 2006 shows they were both preparing for another war.

 Hezbollah operatives

Is Israel justified to act against Hezbollah? - opinion

The events of October 7 have shown Israelis that they cannot turn a blind eye while murderous terrorist organizations arm themselves on their borders.

 Smoke rises during an exchange of fire between the IDF and terrorists from the Hezbollah organization on the border between Israel and Lebanon, December 27, 2023.