IDF troops improvise solutions as Hezbollah drone threat grows
Amid a lack of an adequate response, forces in the field are deploying nets to “trap” the drones. Senior IDF officer: “The writing was on the wall. We should have prepared long ago.”
Lebanon War
US presses Israel to maintain Lebanon 'ceasefire'
The detonation of Hezbollah tunnels and the launch of drones toward IDF troops only prove the reality on the ground, as the US pressures Israel to avoid escalation.
Hezbollah violates ceasefire, fires at IDF troops
After reports of a false alarm, the IDF acknowledged that Hezbollah had launched rockets at IDF troops in Lebanon. The Israeli Air Force struck the launchers. Alerts in northern Israel were activated after the interception of a drone from Lebanon that did not cross into Israeli territory.
IDF condemns soldier seen smashing Jesus statue in southern Lebanon
The IDF condemned the act and said it does not align with it's values. “The incident will be investigated thoroughly and in depth, and if necessary, steps will be taken in accordance with the findings,” the military said.
Israel denies reports of Lebanon ceasefire
After an Iranian report claimed a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon would begin overnight, a senior Israeli official said there had been no change in policy. The comments came amid continuing talks and threats by Hezbollah not to honor any agreement.
IDF prepares for years in Lebanon security zone
Senior IDF officials say that, as far as the military is concerned, troops will remain in the area "until long-term security for residents of the north is guaranteed." The IDF reports extensive operations in southern Lebanon, with the main focus on Bint Jbeil, a Hezbollah stronghold.
IDF surrounds Hezbollah's historic southern Lebanon stronghold
The IDF has encircled the southern Lebanese town where Hezbollah's slain leader delivered his infamous "Spider's Web" speech – killing more than 100 terrorists and dismantling dozens of terror infrastructure sites.
Beirut sets ceasefire demand before Israel talks
Lebanon insists on a ceasefire before talks begin; Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam was advised not to travel to the US to avoid a "potential ambush."
US may announce ceasefire in Lebanon
An initial call is set to take place between Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, and the incoming Lebanese ambassador. The conversation is only a first step ahead of the launch of official negotiations early next week.
Direct Israel-Lebanon talks to begin after year of covert contacts
Israel Hayom has learned that contacts and message exchanges between Israel and the Lebanese government continued for many months, for more than a year, and included coordination over dealings with Hezbollah. Since the start of the current conflict, the pace of the contacts has increased. A Lebanese source told Reuters that Beirut wants a temporary ceasefire in order to hold direct dialogue with Israel.