Israel and lebanon

IDF confirms explosive that wounded five Lebanese soldiers was from Hezbollah, not Israeli strike

According to the military, the explosive, which was run over by the Lebanese soldiers, belonged to Hezbollah, contrary to claims that the incident had been Israel's responsibility.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Lebanese army officers on a military vehicle drive in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon, following the deployment of Lebanese soldiers in one of three pilot zones after the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered plan, July 26, 2026.
OPERATIONS CONDUCTED by troops from the 401st Brigade in southern Lebanon.

401st Brigade ends eight-month southern Lebanon mission after destroying 1,200 Hezbollah sites

During its eight-month deployment, the brigade killed more than 60 Hezbollah terrorists, located over 600 weapons, and destroyed hundreds of meters of tunnels.

|ByRUBY SADIKMAN
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President Trump in the Oval Office in Washington DC.

Maps of Syria, meeting Trump and Vance: What really happened behind Washington’s doors - analysis

The most important takeaway from Netanyahu’s Washington trip may not have been any single statement or announcement, but that Israel still needs to persuade the US of its position.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
IDF soldiers in the Bint Jbail stadium, southern Lebanon, July 15, 2026.

IDF redeployment hinges on Hezbollah disarmament, US officials say ahead of Netanyahu-Trump summit

“The conditions-based deal between Israel and Lebanon states that Israel will redeploy its troops from Lebanese territory in exchange for Hezbollah’s disarmament," officials told Walla.

|ByIDAN KWELLER

Extend the ceasefire in the North and protect Israel from Hezbollah – editorial

The February 18 withdrawal deadline is fast approaching – but Hezbollah’s violations and the Lebanese Army’s failure to deploy raise serious concerns in Israel.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Israeli soldiers seen in Meiss El Jabal, in southern Lebanon, February 10, 2025.

At least 22 killed as IDF fires on suspects returning to southern Lebanon

If the Lebanese army deploys faster to the rest of southern Lebanon, the IDF might feel compelled to complete its withdrawal faster as well.

JANUARY 26, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF operating in Lebanon, published January 16, 2024

Lebanese man arrested in Nabatieh on suspicion of spying for Israel

The man allegedly confessed to being in possession of an advanced device given to him by Israel, which he was using to monitor and photograph important locations in Lebanon.

JANUARY 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iranian spy in intelligence agency control room uses military tech to identify threats during Arab Israeli conflict. Mossad secret agent uses software to do war covert operations

Crisis between Israel, US? Trump warns against collapse of Lebanon ceasefire - exclusive

Sources close to US President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly conveyed a stern warning to Israeli officials.

JANUARY 16, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
IDF troops operating in the Litani River area in Lebanon for first time in over two decades

Israeli strikes hit north Lebanon crossings with Syria for first time, minister says

The strikes came moments after Joe Biden announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024ByREUTERS
A general view of the scene where a projectile fell after Israel's military reported a barrage of projectiles crossing over to Israel from Lebanon, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, in Maalot-Tarshiha, northern Israel, November 24, 2024.

Some Lebanese Americans endorse Harris, expect more Lebanon support

Harris's views are in 'stark' contrast to Trump, Lebanese American said in an endorsement letter on Friday.

OCTOBER 19, 2024ByREUTERS
US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a press conference following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 25, 2024.

'Around 1,500 Hezbollah terrorists killed,' Halevi tells IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon

"An entire chain of command is being wiped out, Hezbollah is hiding dead commanders," Halevi said. 

OCTOBER 18, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducts a situational assessment with Golani Brigade commanders in southern Lebanon, October 18, 2024.

Watch: IDF seizes Hezbollah weaponry on northern front as Gaza operations intensify

More than 200 terror targets within Lebanese territory have been destroyed within the last 24 hours, the IDF said.

OCTOBER 15, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers conduct operations in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.

500 Hezbollah targets destroyed: How has the IDF so far avoided 2006 war-style ambushes?

The IDF has found and destroyed very large quantities of high-quality anti-tank missiles, including Kornet missiles and a variety of other weapons.

OCTOBER 9, 2024ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF tanks seen in staging area en route to Lebanon.

Israel's security requires diplomatic solution, not force alone, French foreign minister says

OCTOBER 7, 2024ByREUTERS
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot holds a press conference, on the first anniversary of the Hamas-led deadly October 7 attack on Israel, at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, October 7, 2024.