Hezbollah

Golani Reconnaissance Unit soldiers have completed nearly 50 days of operations in the Beaufort area, a major Hezbollah stronghold. The forces destroyed more than 300 terror sites, weapons and storage facilities used by the organization.

Hezbollah is facing its most severe financial crisis in years as a joint Israeli-American effort targets its funding sources. The consequences are already being felt in salaries, compensation payments, and the social welfare network the organization relies on.

Forces from Brigade 55 and the Yahalom Unit operated in the security area of southern Lebanon, destroying an underground shaft and locating a large cache of Hezbollah weapons.

The IDF said Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at troops operating near the Ali al-Taher ridge. No Israeli soldiers were hurt. Lebanese reports said the IDF carried out strikes in several areas of southern Lebanon.

The IDF released figures on thousands of terror sites identified in southern Lebanon in recent months. According to the IDF, Hezbollah embedded its operations in the heart of civilian villages, putting residents at risk.

The IDF sought a forceful response to a serious Hezbollah violation, but the plan was halted. Reports say Lebanon is applying pressure during talks in Rome in an effort to prevent further escalation.

Naim Qassem has publicly expressed willingness for the first time to hold an official meeting with Syria’s leadership. His remarks come days after Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa delivered a similar message, emphasizing the importance of stability in Lebanon.

Ahead of talks expected next week in Italy, Israel has told Lebanon it will maintain security freedom of action in evacuated areas. Lebanon opposes the demand.

The first US-backed pilot zone has stalled over Hezbollah’s weapons, unclear withdrawal terms and the lack of an agreed verification process

IDF forces destroyed an underground Hezbollah command post in the Lebanese village of Haddatha, in the security zone. The infrastructure was discovered a short distance from a UNIFIL field site. An IDF engineering vehicle was struck by a Hezbollah explosive drone; no injuries were reported.

For the first time since the IDF withdrew from the pilot areas in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese army has reportedly uncovered a Hezbollah weapons cache there. Diplomatic sources are calling it an early test of the coordination mechanism—and of Lebanon’s ability to assert sovereignty.

The phased plan gives Beirut responsibility for removing Hezbollah while Israel retains leverage over any broader withdrawal

Israeli defense officials believe dozens of Hezbollah operatives are trapped in a strategic underground complex in southern Lebanon. At the same time, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the group to be disarmed, saying Lebanon has no future as long as it remains armed.

Israel is considering strict limits on civilian drone use, including a possible ban, amid fears terror groups could use explosive and fiber-optic drones in attacks.

Marking 20 years since the outbreak of the Second Lebanon War, the IDF released footage and details from the operations of the 98th and 91st divisions in Bint Jbeil, one of Hezbollah’s main strongholds in southern Lebanon.

New IDF footage reveals an extensive Hezbollah tunnel complex built with Iranian assistance beneath Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon.

The IDF released new footage after completing a two-month operation against Hezbollah, highlighting strikes on tunnels, launchers, and terror infrastructure.

Marking the 20th anniversary of the Second Lebanon War, the IDF published operational documents detailing its objectives and ground operations in Lebanon.

Lebanon is expected to demand an Israeli withdrawal timetable during upcoming talks in Rome, while Israel reportedly opposes the proposal.

Israeli forces uncovered fortified underground terrorist infrastructure, launch shafts aimed at Israel, and dozens of weapons in Majdal Zoun, as the military continues operations along the Lebanese border