Lebanon
Behind the scenes of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Why did Netanyahu, Aoun agree to 10-day truce?
During a security cabinet meeting, Netanyahu was asked what led to the sudden change and Israel’s decision to agree to a ceasefire. “It's a Trump request,” he answered.
Lapid says Israel's promises 'crash into reality' as opposition rages at Lebanon ceasefire
As Trump declares truce, Israel reached limit of its force against Hezbollah - analysis
Israel, Lebanon agree to ten-day ceasefire, Netanyahu confirms
Israel needs strategic buffer zones with hostile territories - opinion
For long-term security, Israel needs strategic depth in the form of buffer zones within enemy or potential adversary territories.
Lebanese Shi’a party Amal competing, coordinating with Hezbollah, experts tell ‘Post’
Amal, while it has a military component, operates far more like a political organization than Hezbollah, an expert noted, and Israel has not targeted the group.
IDF kills senior IRGC Quds Force officials in strikes against Iranian regime
IRGC-QF Imam Hussein Division artillery chief Kamil Melhem and Unit 840 chief Asghar Bagheri were killed in separate strikes on Sunday, the military confirmed on Monday.
Sources say Israel's defense establishment at odds, note force can't solve all war aims - analysis
While government policy and a majority of top serving defense establishment figures are in favor of the Iran war, a growing number of current and former top defense officials vehemently dissent.
Israeli airstrikes kill several in Lebanon on Easter Sunday, as IDF raids Hezbollah cells
Meanwhile, IDF Arabic Spokesperson Col. (res.) Avichay Adraee issued an evacuation warning for Beirut's southern suburb of Ghobeiry on Sunday morning.
Iran launches barrage of missiles towards central Israel, Netanyahu speaks with Trump
Hamas claims disarmament means continued genocide in Gaza • Trump sets deadline for Iranian deal • US, Israel choose strike targets in case deal with Iran not reached
Syrian-Lebanese border closed after IDF issues evacuation notice - report
The IDF announcement stated that the intended airstrikes were due to Hezbollah's use of the crossing "for military purposes and for smuggling means of combat."
Cross-border tunnels spotlight Syria-Lebanon smuggling, security tensions
Official Syrian sources told The Media Line that army units, during sweeping security operations in border areas, uncovered two tunnels stretching between Syrian and Lebanese territory.
After October 7, containment is dead: Israel must redraw its borders - opinion
From Israel’s perspective, there are no more ‘sacrosanct’ borders in its immediate vicinity.
From diplomacy to bombs: Western nihilism fueled Iran’s expansion - opinion
Decades of Western diplomacy misjudged Iran’s ideology, fueling a war that the West was unprepared for.
