Israel-Lebanon border

IDF ready for anything in case Lebanese military fails at peacekeeping, Givati chiefs tell 'Post'

Giving the Lebanese army a chance could help legitimize future fighting against Hezbollah in the 'Middle East jungle,' which is critical after October 7.

Members of the Lebanese army secure the area near the site of an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon November 23, 2025
Mikhail Mirilashvili, President of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress

A new Middle East begins on the Israel-Lebanon border

Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a peace deal between the two long-time Middle East adversaries. Washington, DC, on June 26, 2026.

Israel-Lebanon framework faces first test as Hezbollah rejects disarmament deal - analysis

This archive image provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO) shows an Israeli soldier on a jeep patrol on November 1, 1948, along the fledgling Jewish state's northern border with Lebanon.

Israel-Lebanon: The official end of a 78-year war? - comment


Israel's worst-case scenario: Allied, abandoned, and alone against Hezbollah - analysis

A proposed agreement, aimed at restoring stability to global energy markets, could constrain Israel’s military freedom in Lebanon and test the US-Israel strategic partnership

A displaced woman holds an Iranian national flag from the window of a vehicle, as she crosses the southern Lebanese area of al-Qasmiyeh, on her way back to her home village in southern Lebanon on June 15.
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Netanyahu vows to restore security in northern Israel as gov't approves NIS 4 b. to help North

The decision comes as leaders of northern local authorities have sharply criticized the government for failing to provide adequate support and aid to residents amid the ongoing security threat.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs at government meeting in Nof Hagalil approving a plan to develop North, Thursday June 11, 2026.

IDF kills Lebanese terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory, fired at soldiers

The IDF stated that the incident occured only about a kilometer from Margaliyot and that, at the time of publication, the terrorist's affiliation could not be identified. 

Israeli soldiers walk through a village in southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, May 17, 2026.

Hezbollah drone explodes in IDF site near Rosh Hanikra, no injuries reported

The IDF stated only that the impact of an explosive drone had been identified in the area, near the Israel-Lebanon border.

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026; illustrative.

Home Front Command issues new guidelines for the North, canceling school in Lebanon border towns

The new guidelines limit gatherings in communities along the Lebanese border to no more than 50 people outdoors and 200 indoors, and beaches are closed to the public.

Israelis take cover in a public shelter in the northern Israeli city of Safed as a siren sounds warning of incoming missiles fired into Israel, March 10, 2026

A Lebanese Christian fled from Hezbollah - and found refuge in Israel

On May 24-25, we marked the anniversary of Israel’s hasty withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000, and with it, bringing thousands of Lebanese Christians to Israel. Here is the story of one young man.

POST-ISRAELI withdrawl in May 2000, a donkey survives in a minefield in the south Lebanon village of Aytaroun.

IDF Home Front Command develops early warning system for Hezbollah rocket, drone attacks - report

The window of preparation provided by the new advanced warning will vary by the geographic area targeted by the attacks, and the system is expected to be implemented within the next few days.

The Home Front Command app issuing warnings for incoming rocket attacks in central Israel, September 2024; illustrative.

Israel can win in Lebanon, just not in the way Netanyahu promised - analysis

A path forward in Lebanon exists, but only through realism, as Hezbollah’s grip limits both military gains and diplomatic options

Hezbollah’s entrenched presence – military, political, and social – continues to operate independently of the Lebanese state.
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IDF reservists forced to cross Lebanon border despite being ineligible for benefits

The soldiers had recently been ranked at 'Tier B," a step down from "Tier A," which is given to soldiers who serve in particularly dangerous positions, including crossing the border.

Israeli soldiers are seen along the Israeli border with Lebanon amid the ongoing war, April 10, 2026.

Israel unable to destroy Hezbollah's drones with military force, needs political edge - report

Currently, the IDF is taking various measures against it, including deploying anti-explosive drone barbed wire, which it has also supplied to the Lebanese army, to minimize attacks.

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published April 28, 2026.