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In accordance with the ceasefire agreement and the extension granted to Israel, the IDF is expected to withdraw from villages in southern Lebanon by Tuesday while remaining at five key positions deemed essential for the defense of northern Israeli communities. The IDF is preparing for a prolonged stay at these positions, with the intention of […]

The IDF's withdrawal from Lebanon is set for Tuesday. The U.S. allows an Israeli presence near the northern tip of the Galilee but expects a full pullout later. France, a cease-fire guarantor, urges a full and immediate withdrawal

After the Israeli military accused Tehran of using civilian aircraft to smuggle cash to Beirut to arm Hezbollah, the latest development to a days-long standoff between Iran and Lebanon that sees both countries blocking flights from landing in their capitals

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer said that the IDF wouldn't leave Lebanon soon and refused to specify a withdrawal date. The U.S., which mediated the agreement, has yet to decide if it will approve another delay, but has not rejected the request

The new prime minister pledged to implement UN Resolution 1701, mandating a cease-fire with Israel, the withdrawal of armed groups from southern Lebanon, and the reinforcement of the Lebanese army in the region

Col. (res) Yoav Yarom rose through the army ranks despite losing a leg in combat. Over the years his hobby of collecting ancient coins became a profession. In November 2024, in Lebanon, his love of history and his military career got entangled, and ended with the deaths of a scholar and a soldier

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Lebanon and Syria are now Riyadh's main focus as it seeks to replace Iran in the area. If Israel wants to normalize relations with the kingdom, it will need to consider Saudi Arabia's strategic aims in the Middle East

The IDF issued a stern accusation Sunday that Hezbollah is deliberately attempting to escalate tensions in southern Lebanon by orchestrating civilian protests along the border. Lebanese sources have reported approximately four fatalities resulting from IDF fire. In response, Hezbollah parliamentary bloc member Ali Fayad stated that "despite the casualties, Kfar Kila residents remain determined to […]

According to the prime minister's statement, the IDF's withdrawal from Lebanon is conditioned on the Lebanese Army's deployment across the country's south, its enforcement of the deal, and Hezbollah's withdrawal north of the Litani River

  In a decisive move just two days before the scheduled withdrawal deadline, Israel announced Friday afternoon that its military forces will remain in southern Lebanon, citing the Lebanese army's failure to meet its commitments under the ceasefire agreement. This development follows an exclusive report by Israel Hayom a month ago, which revealed Israel's strategic […]

The cease-fire agreement signed in November included a 60-day target for completing Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon, but its ambassador to the U.S. says 'it isn't set in stone.' Hezbollah said in response that any breach of the agreement would not be accepted

71-year-old researcher, Ze'ev Erlich, was killed in a Hezbollah ambush in Lebanon in November, apparently while examining an ancient historical site. A 20-year-old soldier was also killed

Lebanon is at a crossroads. This election offers a chance for the country to reclaim sovereignty, strengthen state institutions, and ensure significant foreign aid.

The Lebanese daily Al-Diyar reported on Wednesday that Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers, head of the international oversight committee monitoring the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, is expected to visit Tel Aviv. The visit is part of US efforts to pressure Israel to avoid actions that could jeopardize the implementation of the ceasefire. Simultaneously, a Western […]

Israel's demands for Hezbollah's disarmament clash with its ongoing presence in southern Lebanon, fueling tensions and undermining the cease-fire. Hezbollah's unexpected backing of a presidential candidate signals its intention to preserve both its power and its arms

Hezbollah's weakness and Iran's exclusion give Lebanon a chance to rebuild, but first it must deal with its domestic political crisis, starting with the urgent task of electing a president in the aftermath of war

'It's now time to fix the border,' said one of the members of a group that gathered on the northern border during Hanukkah, to press for the expansion of the Galilee, into Lebanon

Family members of Gur Kehati, tasked with protecting an amateur archaeologist exploring an ancient fortress in Lebanon and killed together with him, are fighting to find out the truth about an IDF 'mission' in hostile territory conducted like a 'high school hike'

Sources in the Israeli army say the military will have to stay in Lebanon until the Lebanese army can fulfil its commitments under the terms of the cease-fire deal – which include attaining full control of southern Lebanon