Lebanon

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

IDF soldiers located Kalashnikov rifles, RPG rockets, explosive devices, grenades, magazines, and additional combat equipment. Troops fired at a suspect who posed a threat to the forces.

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 IDF says troops discovered two drawings of Adolf Hitler in the southern Lebanese village of Al-Taybeh. According to the military, the drawings appear to have been part of a school portfolio from a school operating under Hezbollah.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed at the start of the cabinet meeting that he plans to fly to Washington tomorrow. He is set to meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Speaking about the attacks in Judea and Samaria, the prime minister said: "We are prepared to act more broadly against terror hubs."

Kozo Okamoto, 78, died in Beirut, where he had lived since being released from an Israeli prison in 1985 as part of the Jibril prisoner exchange. In 1972, he and two other terrorists murdered 24 people in an attack at Ben Gurion Airport.

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.

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.

A Lebanese report claims Hezbollah is preparing for military escalation against Israel while Israeli and Lebanese officials continue negotiations in Rome.

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

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

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.

A reserve platoon commander seriously wounded in southern Lebanon underwent life-saving surgery after shrapnel lodged just millimeters from his aorta.

The Bank of Israel lowered its benchmark interest rate to 3.5%, citing stable inflation and improving economic conditions while raising its growth forecast.

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.

Netanyahu pushed back on Vance’s criticism and dismissed reports of a rift with Trump, saying occasional disagreements are discussed openly.

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.