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Escalation between Israel and Hezbollah risks broader regional conflict that could draw in US forces and affect global shipping and energy prices.
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The IDF increased the rate of operations against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Engineering work is intended to limit the group's ability to conduct guerrilla attacks. The activity con…
Israel has vowed to retaliate following deadly strikes attributed to Hezbollah and identified another fatality in its forces. The statements underscore ongoing defense of both military personnel and …
A soldier in the Yahalom engineering unit was seriously wounded in a Hezbollah drone strike. His father had been injured in Lebanon operations thirty-two years earlier. Two troops remain in serious c…
An Israeli strike killed a Hezbollah commander along with 11 others. It marks the deadliest incident since easing of hostilities in June.
Lebanese authorities reported eleven deaths from Israeli strikes in the south. Three of the victims were children. The raids mark the deadliest incident since June agreements reduced earlier hostilities.
Israeli forces located and destroyed an underground Hezbollah facility used for storing weapons in southern Lebanon. The operation targeted infrastructure supporting the Lebanese militant group.
Israeli forces restarted military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon after diplomatic talks in Rome produced little progress. The moves follow earlier pauses in fighting and reflect ong…
A former senior Mossad official advocated for unrestricted strikes on Hezbollah activity in southern Lebanon. The approach aims to deter threats while steering clear of a broader war.
The United States intervened to limit the scope of an Israeli military response following a deadly explosion in southern Lebanon. Israeli officials discussed the incident internally but were reported…
The Israel Defense Forces released findings indicating Hezbollah has constructed thousands of military positions within Lebanese civilian villages. The effort spans years and aims to fortify southern…
Maj. Harel Birenstock and Master Sgt. Tamir Vaknin died while clearing a booby-trapped building. The IDF attributed the attack to Hezbollah in violation of the ceasefire.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported destruction of Hezbollah tunnel networks near the Lebanon border. Officials stated additional tunnels remain and were designed to support attacks on Israeli positions.
An IDF bulldozer was struck by a Hezbollah drone in the Haddatha area. Israeli troops later destroyed nearby Hezbollah tunnels used as command centers. The operations occurred near a UNIFIL position.
IDF engineers successfully bridged the Litani River after an initial ambush. The unit opened extensive routes and advanced against Hezbollah positions.
An IDF commander outlined how engineering units have adapted to neutralize Hezbollah's tunnel systems characterized as Iranian-supported infrastructure.
Israeli forces destroyed a former Hezbollah command site and seized missiles prepared for attacks on Israeli communities. The location had been used by Hassan Nasrallah for public statements.
IDF units positioned at Beaufort Castle are preparing to counter potential Hezbollah attempts to resume cross-border guerrilla activity. The focus is on preventing a return to previous patterns of in…
The IDF published footage of operations in southern Lebanon that eliminated over eighty Hezbollah fighters and uncovered large weapons caches.
Israeli forces reported destroying additional Hezbollah tunnels and rocket launch sites near Majdal Zoun. Troops are also searching for remaining fighters operating from hidden positions. The activit…
The IDF stated that a village in the Security Zone served as a hub for Hezbollah activity. Forces located more than 150 weapons and 90 terror sites during operations.
The Israeli military conducted strikes on approximately ten Hezbollah infrastructure sites. A truck carrying weapons was also targeted in southern Lebanon.
Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces will remain in a Lebanon security zone until the Hezbollah threat ends. He described Hezbollah as a key element of Iran axis of terror with reduced ca…
The Israeli military destroyed a Hezbollah-built tunnel in southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the action. The strike targeted infrastructur…
The Israeli military reported destroying Hezbollah underground infrastructure in a southern Lebanese village. The action targeted militant facilities. Regional tensions remain elevated.
The Israeli military destroyed a large tunnel constructed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Senior Israeli officials confirmed the operation.
Hezbollah rejected a U.S.-mediated truce between Israel and Lebanon, describing it as a humiliating surrender. The group pledged to continue its fight.
The IDF conducted strikes in Syria and destroyed a Hezbollah rocket launcher near Nabatiya. The operations targeted armed fighters and weapons infrastructure.
Israeli forces identified and eliminated a Hezbollah anti-tank missile team near Nabatieh using ground troops and air support. The incident reflects continued low-level conflict along the Israel-Leba…
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem stated that Israel must leave Lebanon unconditionally as violence continues along the border.
Hezbollah claimed successful strikes on Israel's Iron Dome, but video evidence indicates attacks targeted decoy positions instead.
Israeli forces remain deployed up to ten kilometers inside southern Lebanon under a shaky ceasefire while questions mount over operational limits and Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure.
The Alma Research and Education Center released analysis of recent IDF operations against Hezbollah positions. The report questions whether current slow-war tactics remain effective.
Israel conducted five military funerals in one day for soldiers killed in tank accidents and Hezbollah attacks. Families and comrades paid final respects to the fallen service members.
IDF forces engaged Hezbollah fighters inside a tunnel network reported to exceed one kilometer in length.
The commentary contends that certain armed movements leave little option except decisive countermeasures. It cites the group's charter and history of cross-border attacks.
The IDF continues to occupy key positions on ridges in southern Lebanon. These locations allow pressure on Hezbollah infrastructure around Nabatieh.
The IDF determined that Hezbollah combined an anti-tank missile with an explosive drone to penetrate and destroy an Israeli tank. Four soldiers were killed in the incident. The findings point to refi…
The Israel Defense Forces stated that Hezbollah fired more than fifty projectiles at Israeli positions during a single night. The attacks occurred late Friday and early Saturday and targeted military…
The Israeli military identified Staff Sergeant Yoav Klein and Sergeant First Class Nir Ben Ari, both 21, as soldiers killed in action against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Israeli troops surrounded dozens of Hezbollah fighters in a southern Lebanon stronghold. Political authorities directed the IDF to hold fire despite military objections.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon resulted in at least 15 deaths despite concurrent U.S. and Iranian pushes for a ceasefire. The clashes mark renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Regional…
The Israeli army reported strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. At least 16 people were killed in the Nabatieh Governorate according to local reports.
Israel conducted overnight strikes across southern Lebanon while Hezbollah reported heavy fighting. U.S.-Iran talks were postponed amid the violence.
A Hezbollah drone strike killed an Israeli battalion commander and three soldiers near the Lebanon border. Israel conducted heavy retaliatory strikes overnight.
Israeli forces carried out strikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon that reportedly killed at least 16 people.
The Israeli Air Force struck a Hezbollah launcher minutes after it fired missiles toward Israeli troops. The launcher was prepared for additional launches. No casualties were reported in the initial …
An explosive drone attributed to Hezbollah struck southern Lebanon and wounded five Israeli soldiers, one seriously. The IDF confirmed the casualties but provided no further operational details.
A Hezbollah drone struck an Israeli unit in southern Lebanon, wounding five soldiers. One injury is described as severe.
News coverage frequently presents Israel’s operations in Lebanon as a bilateral conflict with Hezbollah. In reality Iran has maintained continuous involvement through funding, training, and weapons supply.
The IDF announced the killing of Hezbollah commander Ali Musa Daqduq. He is accused of founding the Golan Terrorist Network and coordinating attacks on Israeli forces.
