Lebanon

IDF says elite unit took control of key position in southern Lebanon minutes before ceasefire

According to the IDF statement shared on Friday, the soldiers captured the “Christophani Ridge,” a key position in southern Lebanon.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.
IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, April 10, 2026.

IDF to continue to attack Hezbollah in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

US President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.

Israel prohibited from 'bombing Lebanon any longer,' warns Trump

Tel Aviv City Hall is lit up in the colors of the Lebanese national flag in solidarity a day after the devastating blast at Beirut Port in August 2000.

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire opens a window - but Hezbollah still holds the door


Israel a ‘curse for humanity,’ says Pakistan Defense Minister

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's comments came as Islamabad positions itself as a major player in ceasefire talks between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif speaks during an interview with Reuters in Islamabad, Pakistan, October 20, 2025.

‘Sold us illusions’: Opposition accuses Netanyahu of failing war goals, backs Lebanon talks

Opposition leaders accused Netanyahu of failing to meet war goals after the Iran ceasefire, while some backed talks with Lebanon on Hezbollah disarmament.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Editor's Notes: Why Americans turned to Al Jazeera instead of CNN or Fox during Iran war - comment

Qatar now funds the most-watched English-language news channel covering the Middle East. And it got there because the West stopped showing up.

 AL JAZEERA headquarters in Doha, Qatar.

With Iran ceasefire set, IDF chief declares Hezbollah main front

Zamir said that "Iran from before the war is not the same as Iran now," adding "now it is much weaker."

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir.

Israel, Lebanon to begin direct talks on Hezbollah disarmament and peace, Netanyahu declares

"The negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon," the prime minister said. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office, January 27, 2026.

Lebanon's hospitals may run out of vital medical supplies within days, says WHO

Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday after launching its largest attacks of the war on Wednesday.

First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Tallet al-Khayyat neighbourhood, on April 8, 2026.

As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war' - analysis

Israel's creation of "buffer zones" in Gaza, Syria, and now Lebanon reflects a strategic shift after the attacks of October 7, 2023, one that puts the country in a semi-permanent state of war.

IDF FORCES in southern Lebanon.

IDF's 98th Division gains control over Hezbollah-ridden town in southern Lebanon

Per Israeli media citing the IDF's estimates, there are at least several dozen Hezbollah terrorists located in the town, including Radwan Force operatives.

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon. Image released early April 2026.

Spain condemns Israeli strikes in Lebanon, ramps up opposition to Iran conflict

Spain's opposition to the conflict in Iran has further strained its relations with Washington, and figures within the MAGA movement are increasingly urging the US leader to punish Madrid.

 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks during a press conference after attending a special summit of European Union leaders to discuss transatlantic relations following U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on goods from a list of EU countries over his demands

As Israel pounds Hezbollah, Lebanese civilians pay price of war - analysis

Lebanon remains outside the ceasefire, as Israeli strikes and Hezbollah activity leave civilians displaced, vulnerable, and caught in a war they did not choose.

Residents gather at the site of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Shiah area in the southern suburbs of Beirut on April 9, 2026.