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Israel releases five Lebanese prisoners in move to push return of Jewish community heads' remains

A similar release was done a year ago, when Israel released five detainees, captured while fighting in Lebanon, as part of the negotiations with the Lebanese government.

Israeli and Lebanese flags at the South Lebanon Army (SLA) Memorial near Metula, following the signing of an agreement between Israel and Lebanon, June 28, 2026
Two IDF company commanders at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, July 12, 2026.

IDF kills 11 in southern Lebanon after three Israeli soldiers seriously wounded in Hezbollah attack

Israeli soldiers are seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon, northern Israel, May 17, 2026.

US, Israel deny report of agreement on foreign forces for Hezbollah disarmament

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.

Former Mossad official urges forceful Lebanon strikes against Hezbollah, warns against all-out war


Lebanon's Aoun refused direct talks with Netanyahu before Trump announced truce

"It seems a ceasefire in Lebanon is getting closer," the source told The Jerusalem Post, adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump talked on Thursday.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (left) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right).

Emergency standby squad shoots down Hezbollah drone using small arms in Western Galilee

The actions by the standby squad prevented a potentially serious hit near a residential area, with the police informing that the drone was loaded with explosives.

Emergency standby squad from Nahariya.

Hezbollah's war plan might involve a long conflict, international intervention - analysis

Hezbollah seems to have chosen to aim for a prolonged conflict with Israel, rather than a quick escalation, as the Operation Roaring Lion enters its second week.

Protesters hold placards and Hezbollah flags during a demonstration condemning recent Israeli military actions in Lebanon, in Beirut, Lebanon February 4, 2026.

Human Rights Watch accuses IDF of unlawful use of white phosphorus in Lebanon

HRW also clarified that it couldn't verify if people were in the area where they claimed the white phosphorus was used or if civilians were hurt by the use of that weapon.

Israeli tanks on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in northern Israel, March 8, 2026.

Two IDF soldiers killed by Hezbollah ambush in southern Lebanon

One of the soldiers, M.-Sgt. Maher Khatar, aged 38 from Majdal Shams, is the first Druze soldier to fall in Operation Roaring Lion, the head of Israel's Druze community said.

Israeli military vehicles and tanks are seen along the border with Lebanon, March 7, 2026

'Meaningful step': First-ever Lebanese–Israeli civil panel held at Munich Security Conference

The event, titled “Conversation on Regional Integration: Perspectives in the Middle East”, looked at Lebanon and Israel in the aftermath of the Gaza war.

 Embroided flags of Israel and Lebanon (illustrative)

Why Lebanon's Mount Dov is key to securing Israel’s northern border - analysis

The formerly Syrian-administered area, conquered by Israel in 1967, has been the site of many Hezbollah-related incidents, which have reinforced its importance for national defense.

 Activity of the 810th Brigade on Mount Dov.

Trump names Gaza’s ‘Stabilization Force’ commander who played key role in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Major-General Jasper Jeffers has decades of experience in the US military and has played a key role in the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Brigadier General Jasper Jeffers, the deputy commanding general of maneuver for 3rd Infantry Division, speaks to attendees during his farewell ceremony at Fort Stewart, Georgia, US May 26, 2022.

Lebanese officials deny any links between army and Hezbollah after IDF strike in southern Lebanon

The IDF said the men were involved in planning attacks against its forces and that two were members of Hezbollah’s air defense unit.

Hezbollah supporters hold images of late former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and current leader Naim Qassem at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

Lebanon-Israel truce committee talks widen as Hezbollah disarmament deadline nears

The 15th meeting of the committee reflected a long-standing US push to broaden the scope of talks beyond monitoring the 2024 ceasefire and Hezbollah's disarmament.

An Israeli soldier guards on the border fence between Israel and Lebanon, northern Israel, November 16, 2025