Lebanon

Netanyahu visits family of Yehuda Katz, after soldier missing for 44 years receives burial

Last week, the IDF recovered the remains of Katz in an operation in Lebanon, 44 years after he went missing during the First Lebanon War.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the family of IDF soldier Yekutiel Yehuda Katz during the Shiva mourning period in Jerusalem, August 26, 2026.
Then-Iran’s ambassador-designate to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Sheibani Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Lebanon extends visa of Iran's ambassador Sheibani following persona non grata designation - report

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showcases an execution facility for the hanging of convicted terrorists being built within the already-constructed death row prisoner wing in central Israel, August 18, 2026.

Supporting the death penalty: Where Israel and Hezbollah interests align - opinion

 Lebanese Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah attends an interview with Reuters, amid hostilities between Hezbollah terrorists and Israeli forces, at the parliament in Beirut, Lebanon November 26, 2024.

Hezbollah MP calls on Islamic countries to unite against Israel during meeting with Iran's Araghchi


Hezbollah civil arm active in Lebanon pilot zone, putting Beirut-Jerusalem agreement in question

Hezbollah’s Islamic Health Organization is still operating in a south Lebanon pilot zone, according to a new report questioning Beirut’s ability to limit the group’s influence.

A flag with the pattern of the Hezbollah flag hangs on a fence as residents wait to enter the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, following the withdrawal of Israel forces under a U.S.-brokered plan, in southern Lebanon, July 25, 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.

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

Netanyahu to meet Trump for more than just Iran: Gaza, Saudi nuclear plan, Turkey on the line

Netanyahu and Trump are also at odds over other issues, including the recent US-Saudi nuclear deal, the pending sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, and the extent of operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) walk inside after Netanyahu arrived at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida; December, 2025.

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Middle East following launches from Iraq towards Saudi Arabia

US, Saudi Arabia launched joint attack on Iranian-backed Iraqi militias • Iran fired missiles at US bases in the region • Netanyahu says Trump meeting was successful

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC, July 28, 2026.

Next round of Israel-Lebanon talks to take place early August in Rome, US official says

Negotiators plan to focus on the trilateral framework, resolving border issues, and expanding pilot areas in southern Lebanon.

Representations of the Israeli and Lebanese flags at a memorial near the Israel-Lebanon border, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following U.S.-mediated talks, as the town of Metula, Israel, appears in the distance, June 27, 2026.

Israel's approval of ISF deployment in Gaza marks key step in reconstuction efforts - analysis

Israel's approval of an international stabilization force marks what supporters describe as a significant step toward rebuilding Gaza and replacing Hamas's rule.

A crane hoists a tactical vehicle at the Logistics Support Area, in a location given as near Kerem Shalom, in this handout picture released June 30, 2026, by the Trump-appointed Board of Peace.

Trump administration backs phased IDF withdrawal from Lebanon under Hezbollah disarmament deal

Netanyahu departed from Israel earlier on Monday for the talks with Trump in Washington, where the two are expected to discuss the situation with Iran, alongside other issues.

IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge, shared by the military on May 31, 2026.

Sharaa’s Israel comments signal shift toward security arrangements, not peace deals - analysis

Syria and Lebanon are signaling interest in security arrangements with Israel before full peace agreements, suggesting a slower, more cautious path toward regional stability.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa listens to French President during a joint press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on May 7, 2025.

Hezbollah and Iran built parallel school networks to radicalize Lebanese youth

Earlier efforts included the establishment of modern religious and social institutions, as well as the spread of secular ideologies such as Marxism among segments of the community.

Children gather at a school-turned shelter for displaced people on the day of a visit from International ministers during a joint trip aimed at showing support for Lebanon's stability and humanitarian response in Beirut, Lebanon, June 18, 2026.

IDF soldiers find Hitler drawings in private home in southern Lebanon

According to Arabic-language IDF spokesperson Ella Waweya, known as “Captain Ella,” the drawings were signed with the name Hassan Haidar and were believed to belong to a larger portfolio of artwork.

A drawing of Adolf Hitler found in Lebanon and found by the IDF, July 27, 2026.