Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers killed, four seriously injured in southern Lebanon

The IDF said on Wednesday that it had struck Hezbollah targets in response to the terror group’s ceasefire violations.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33 and Major (Res.) Harel Birkenstock, 34
Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 7, 2026.

Several activists returned to Israel, transfered to police after crossing border into Lebanon

The activists claimed that they remained within Lebanese territory for hours before they were located by authorities and transferred to the Israel Police.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT, ESTHER DAVIS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks during a declaration press event held along with French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) following their meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France, April 21, 2026.

Lebanese PM accuses Hezbollah chief of 'serving Israel' ahead of talks

A poll conducted by the International Information Company in Lebanon in May found that 84% of Druze, 77% of Maronites, and 72% of Orthodox Christians wanted a peace deal with Israel.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, July 30, 2026.

IDF launches precise strikes in southern Lebanon in retaliation for Hezbollah ceasefire violations

Prior to the strikes, the IDF issued an evacuation warning for civilians present in the targeted areas for the first time since June.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Houthis target Abha airport after Saudi strike while Trump, Iran clash over Hormuz management

US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz • Iranian official brags of tripled drone capacity • IDF coordinating with US military in preparation for possible strikes

JULY 13, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke seen rising from Sana'a International Airport following Saudi strikes on July 13, 2026.

IDF to remain in Lebanon if Hezbollah refuses to leave pilot zones, Ambassador Leiter says

He added that US President Donald Trump "has been consistent" throughout the war with Iran, saying that Israel will join the Americans in their current campaign if requested.

JULY 12, 2026ByAARON GLICK
Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter speaks to the media outside the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC, after a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh, April 14, 2026.

At Beaufort Castle, the IDF's 36th Division prepares for Hezbollah's next move

Reporter's Notebook: With the IDF dug in at Beaufort, its next challenge is preventing Hezbollah from returning to the guerrilla tactics that once drove Israel from southern Lebanon.

JULY 12, 2026ByJONATHAN SPYER
Two IDF company commanders at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, July 12, 2026.

IDF ready for anything in case Lebanese military fails at peacekeeping, Givati chiefs tell 'Post'

Giving the Lebanese army a chance could help legitimize future fighting against Hezbollah in the 'Middle East jungle,' which is critical after October 7.

JULY 12, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025

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

Soldiers operating in the field discovered several rockets belonging to Hezbollah, alongside a launcher aimed at the wadi. 

JULY 12, 2026ByAMIR BOHBOT
IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025

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

The 34-day war followed a combined Hezbollah attack on northern Israel on the morning of July 12, 2006, targeting both IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians.

JULY 12, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
IDF soldiers operate against Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, June 21, 2026.

Iran claims Israel responsible for US strikes, Israel votes to extend state of emergency

Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz

JULY 12, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A ship in the Strait of Hormuz, June 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Northern Israel slowly returns to life amid ceasefire with Hezbollah

Tourism in northern Israel is on the mend as the ceasefire with Hezbollah continues.

JULY 11, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
The Keshet cave in northern Israel as seen on July 11, 2026.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Huckabee confirms Israeli intel on Trump assassination plot

Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz

JULY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

In a dangerous region, Israel remains America’s most reliable return - opinion

In a volatile region, one partner delivers unmatched returns. Israel’s 400% ROI makes a deeper US–Israel alliance imperative.

JULY 10, 2026ByPINCHAS (PINI) COHEN, AVNER GOLOV
Allied air power in formation: Israel Air Force F-16 fighter jets fly in formation during a mission against Iran, as the US and Israel conduct unprecedented, fully integrated multi-domain operations against Iranian military targets.