Hezbollah

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

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will remain in its security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed and the threat to northern communities is eliminated.

President Donald Trump weighed in on the situation in southern Lebanon. In a conversation with Syrian President Mahmoud al-Sharaa, the American president once again raised the idea that Syria could deal with Hezbollah. Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold another round of talks in about two weeks.

Israeli forces uncovered anti-tank missiles, RPG launchers, explosives, and ammunition concealed inside a residential building during an operation in southern Lebanon

A report released by outgoing State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman says foreign actors sent millions of messages from fake profiles and ran campaigns designed to stir panic among the Israeli public. The comptroller warned: "Without an organized government response, these attempts could harm state sovereignty and undermine the electoral system."

The IDF says it has taken operational control of Houla in southern Lebanon, destroying more than 90 Hezbollah terror sites and seizing over 150 weapons.

During a visit to southern Lebanon, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said Hezbollah has been weakened and warned that any threat to Israel will be struck immediately.

Marking 1,000 days since the war began, Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ outlined Israel’s achievements across multiple fronts and said the IDF will remain in security zones while preparing for an independent strike on Iran if needed.

Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ signed sanctions orders against 37 digital wallets identified as a central part of the Revolutionary Guards’ terror-financing infrastructure. The wallets contained cryptocurrency worth more than 24 million shekels in total.