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UN claims 'increasing' Israeli attacks on Lebanese civilians, 127 killed since ceasefire

The UN human rights office said that at least 127 civilians had been killed in Lebanon in strikes by the Israeli military since the ceasefire's implementation.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A coffin is carried by the crowd, as Hezbollah members and supporters of the Iran-backed Shiite militia conduct a funeral for their assassinated military chief, the largest open-air Hezbollah event in months, to avoid targeting by Israel, on November 24, 2025 in Beirut, Lebanon.
People attend the funeral of Hezbollah's top military official, Haytham Ali Tabtabai, and of other people who were killed by an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, despite a U.S.-brokered truce a year ago, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 24, 2025.

At Hezbollah leader’s funeral, locals see terror group as their only hope - feature

Some Lebanese question disarmament, but Israel views Hezbollah's weapons as a direct security threat.

|ByTAYLOR THOMAS/THE MEDIA LINE
People gather to attend the funeral of Hezbollah's top military official, Haytham Ali Tabtabai, and of other people who were killed by an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, despite a US-brokered truce a year ago, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 24, 2025.

Weakened Hezbollah hesitates on retaliation while Israel warns of escalation - analysis

Another layer of complexity comes from the split within Lebanon’s leadership over how to respond.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, after Israeli military said on Sunday that it struck a terrorist from Hezbollah, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025.

Lebanese MP slams Hezbollah for Beirut strike, says 'time is up, now we need actions'

"At the very moment when the country needs protection and stability, Hezbollah continues to drag Lebanon to the brink of confrontation," said Lebanese MP Fouad Makhzoumi.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Following Israel's strike on its top military commander, the ball is in Hezbollah's court - opinion

Following Tabatabai's assassination, it seems that Hezbollah will choose to enter into several limited "days of fighting," the author argues.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025ByDR. YOSSI MANSHAROF
People gather as they look at the debris following an Israeli military strike targeting a residential building in the Haret Hreik neighbourhood, of Beirut's southern suburbs on November 23, 2025.

'IDF failed its primary mission on Oct. 7': Zamir addresses decision to punish military failures

Zamir further affirmed the IDF's readiness and ability to strike across "all arenas," noting the military's Sunday strike, which killed Hezbollah military commander Ali Tabatabai.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir during situation assessment in Rafah, Gaza Strip, November 16, 2025.

Who was Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah's military leader killed by Israel? - explainer

Israel had already eliminated most of Iran-backed Hezbollah's leadership during a war that raged between October 2023 and November 2024.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025ByREUTERS
US State Department Rewards for Justice offering reward for information on Hezbollah's second-in-command Ali Tabtabai, November 23, 2025.

WATCH: 'Israel will not allow Hezbollah to rebuild': Netanyahu speaks to nation after Beirut strike

This comes after the IDF killed Hezbollah's second-in-command and military commander, Ali Tabatabai, in Beirut.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the nation after Israel killed Hezbollah's second-in-command and military commander, Ali Tabatabai, in Beirut. November 23, 2025.

Beirut airstrike could be warning message from Israel to Iran, Hamas - analysis

As Israel's ceasefires face tension on all fronts, the IDF faces massive manpower shortages.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
People inspect a damaged building, after Israeli military said on Sunday that it struck a militant from the Lebanese Iran-aligned Hezbollah group, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025.

WATCH: IAF kills Hezbollah military chief in most aggressive strike since 2024 ceasefire

"Netanyahu ordered the strike on the recommendation of the Defense Minister and the IDF Chief of Staff," the Prime Minister's Office confirmed.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, AMICHAI STEIN, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Haytham Ali Tabatabai.

Israel must take opportunity to open ties with Lebanon, Syria to confront Hezbollah - editorial

The two adversaries are signaling openness to a different relationship with Israel, and it is imperative that Jerusalem grasp the opportunity with both hands.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
A Hezbollah supporter holds a Palestinian flag and a cutout image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

Gaza today is repeat of 1982 Beirut: Washington is legitimizing Hamas just like the PLO - opinion

Turkey and Qatar were absolutely capable of “convincing” Hamas of its hopeless situation, but Hamas, Turkey, and Qatar wanted a repeat of Beirut 1982.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025ByLEV STESIN
US SPECIAL ENVOY to the Middle East Steve Witkoff: It is clear that the legitimization of Hamas as a serious and recognized negotiating partner is underway and perhaps has already been completed, the writer charges.

Lebanese media outraged after Israeli travel influencer recorded speaking Hebrew in Beirut

Going by the name Avi Gold, the influencer recorded himself walking around Beirut’s Zaitunay Bay a day before he flew to Damascus.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Avi Gold (L) gifting Bechor Sinmentov (R) with a shofar in Damascus.

Syria seeks Lebanese help to extradite former regime officers accused of war crimes

“Syrian government bodies informed the Lebanese side of the need for cooperation” in this sensitive case, sources told The Media Line.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025ByRIZIK ALABI / THE MEDIA LINE
People and traffic move at the entrance of Daraya, on the outskirts of Damascus on October 29, 2025.

A ‘not-quite-ceasefire’: UNIFIL–IDF incident raises concerns of escalation - analysis

A Lebanese source said that ‘UNIFIL’s planned drawdown leaves the south at risk of a deterrence vacuum the LAF is not equipped to fill.’

OCTOBER 28, 2025ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
UNIFIL vehicles drive in Deir Mimas, southern Lebanon, February 18, 2025; illustrative.