Lebanon

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.
IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon.

US fighter jet downed by Iran, Netanyahu vows to continue crushing regime

Members of the Lebanese Civil Defence inspect a damaged building after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following renewed hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 9, 2026.

Lebanese artist files war crimes complaint against Israel over death of parents in Beirut - report

IDF soldiers are seen operating in southern Lebanon, April 1, 2026

Two soldiers lightly wounded in close-quarters combat that leaves Hezbollah terrorist dead


Education Minister complains of disturbance during sirens, Iran says Hormuz Strait will stay closed

Iranian ballistic missile commander killed • Kindergarten struck in Hezbollah barrage on North • Bahrain calls for UN vote to defend Strait of Hormuz

Israeli security and rescue forces operate at the scene where several people were lightly injured by a missile fired from Lebanon in Bi’ina, northern Israel, April 2, 2026.

Israeli experts debate how far Israel must go in southern Lebanon

The initial objective of pushing Hezbollah forces away from the border is increasingly giving way to discussions of a prolonged military presence.

IDF troops from the 226th Brigade during targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon.

Building collapses in Tel Aviv, Houthis join the fight

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Houthi soldiers stand guard as people detained by the Houthis wait for their release in Sanaa, Yemen January 25, 2025.

Iran fires major missile salvo ahead of Passover, Trump says Iran asked for ceasefire

IAF strikes 400 Iranian targets in two days • IDF chief warns of manpower crisis • Iran attacks cause fires in Kuwait, Bahrain

MDA responder views destruction from Iranian missile attack, April 1 2026

WATCH: IDF strikes, dismantles missile launchers in southern Lebanon

The launchers were used in the terror group's latest barrage against Israel, which left three people injured, including a 6-year-old child.

Footage released by the IDF of a strike targeting Hezbollah launchers on March 31 2026.

Lebanon’s internal strength tested as Iranian ambassador refuses to leave - analysis

Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, was expelled in mid-March for meddling in Lebanon’s internal affairs.

Then-Iran’s ambassador-designate to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Sheibani Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

WATCH: IDF reveals Hezbollah took control of Christian Lebanese village to launch attacks at Israel

Further, the military said it had killed dozens of terrorists operating in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours.

IDF troops from the 226th Brigade during targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon.

Four soldiers killed, two wounded while fighting in southern Lebanon, IDF confirms

The military shared the names of the fallen soldiers: Captain Noam Madmoni, Staff Sergeant Ben Cohen, Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis, and Staff Sergeant Gilad Harel.

Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis, Captain Noam Madmoni, Staff Sergeant Ben Cohen, Staff Sergeant Gilad Harel.

IDF destroys launchers used in Hezbollah barrage, Netanyahu says Iranian regime weaker than ever

IRGC recruits 12-year-olds to fill personnel gaps • Four IDF soldiers killed in southern Lebanon • Hegseth refuses to give timeline to end war

An IDF soldier and tank operate in southern Lebanon on March 21, 2026.

Both Hezbollah and Iran weighed preemptive strikes on Israel, defense sources say

Defense sources noted that the IDF and American attacks on Iran threw off Hezbollah's calculations, disrupting their plan for a preemptive strike.

A woman holds a sign depicting Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a rally organised by Lebanese political parties supporting the Hezbollah movement outside the Iranian embassy in Beirut on March 26, 2026.