Lebanon

Sgt. First Class (res.) Lidor Porat killed in southern Lebanon

The IDF stated that, during the incident in which Porat was killed, another soldier was severely wounded, four were moderately wounded, and four were lightly wounded.

Sergeant First Class (res.) Lidor Porat, 31, killed in southern Lebanon.
An Israeli army vehicle moves near destroyed houses in Southern Lebanon, as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border on April 15, 2026 in Southern Lebanon, Israel.

Talking to Lebanon: Peace, or a temporary respite from Hezbollah? - editorial

US President Donald Trump speaks from the Oval Office, April 18, 2026.

One soldier killed, several wounded in southern Lebanon, schools to reopen nationwide

Head of the Lebanese Forces Party Samir Geagea attends an interview with Reuters in Maarab, Lebanon November 14, 2024; illustrative.

Lebanese Maronite party leader Geagea denounces Hezbollah as cause of violence, displacement


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).

Measured vs misguided: A tale of two undiplomatic statements - editorial

France claims to be a friend of Israel, but its actions belie that, whereas Germany is a friend, and its actions reflect that, even when it voices criticism.

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France’s President Emmanuel Macron walk at Alden Biesen castle, on the day of an informal European Union leaders retreat, Belgium, February 12, 2026.

Lebanon claims Israel broke ceasefire, Trump says Iran war 'going swimmingly'

IDF urges Lebanese citizens to stay north of Litani River • IRGC commander declares victory for Hezbollah • Netanyahu hails "historic opportunity for peace"

MDA first responders respond to reports of shrapnel in northern Israel

Hamas plans to use Iran, Lebanon negotiations to avoid disarmament, gain control of Gaza's BoP

A source from the security establishment warned that Hamas is taking advantage of Israel's focus on the Hezbollah situation and the US focus on the Iranian front to buy time.

An illustrative image of a silhouette over the backdrop of the Hamas flag.

Netanyahu says Israel to expand Lebanon buffer zone, continue strikes on Hezbollah

The buffer zone will also be stretched eastward, Netanyahu said, "So we can better help our Druze brothers in their time of need."

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu.

IDF combat engineers blowing up 'endless' amount of Hezbollah terror infrastructure - interview

Lt.-Col. "R," the commander of the IDF's combat engineering battalion 603, describes operations in the fight against Hezbollah terror in southern Lebanon.

IDF  combat engineering battalion 603 commander Lt.-Col. "R.

No peace, no normalization: What Lebanon really wants - analysis

The key question is why Lebanon, which until recently boycotted Israel, labeled it an enemy and avoided any form of public engagement, is now actively seeking direct talks.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pictured at the Presidential PAlace, Baabda, Lebanon, February 16, 2026.

No peace, no normalization: What Lebanon really wants - analysis

The key question is why Lebanon, which until recently boycotted Israel, labeled it an enemy and avoided any form of public engagement, is now actively seeking direct talks.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pictured at the Presidential PAlace, Baabda, Lebanon, February 16, 2026.

Syrian authorities discover Hezbollah arms smuggling tunnel, warehouses near Lebanon border

Syrian authorities discover a Hezbollah tunnel linking Syria and Lebanon used for smuggling weapons, along with a large shipment of IED components destined for Lebanon.

 Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in front of the Syrian and Hezbollah flags (illustrative).

Security cabinet meeting ends without Lebanon ceasefire, no plans currently in place

The meeting comes after sources told the Post that no plans are in place for a ceasefire in Lebanon after Hezbollah-affiliated media claimed that a ceasefire would go into effect on Wednesday.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.