Lebanon

Why Israeli officials fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could still rearm despite Lebanon deal - exclusive

The Post assesses Hezbollah's remaining capabilities, Iran's role in rebuilding the group, and whether Israel could have reached the Lebanon deal three months earlier.

A boy holds a yellow Hezbollah flag while walking among a crowd during a mourning ceremony in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, June 26, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran, November 30, 2025.

Araghchi threatens the US and Israeli 'pets in Tel Aviv', Zamir and Clearfield discuss Lebanon

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony commemorating Israel's Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers, or Yom HaZikaron, at the Military Cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on April 21, 2026

Can Netanyahu’s strength-first strategy guide Israel through the new Middle East? - analysis

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri meets with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani in Beirut, Lebanon, July 2, 2026.

Syrian FM visits Beirut after Trump suggests Damascus should fight Hezbollah


Syria indicates it will not intervene in Lebanon, despite US pressure - analysis

The report adds that despite a push for a ceasefire and a new de-confliction concept in Lebanon, “it is estimated that Washington is using various tools simultaneously to try to disarm Hezbollah.”

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025.

Lebanon ceasefire shows need for IDF rethink on slow war doctrine - analysis

The slow war in Lebanon, based on a doctrine from Gaza, has resulted in leaving Hezbollah in the field just miles from Israel's northern border.

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, June 19, 2026.

Israel’s security cannot hinge on unfinished US-Iran diplomacy - editorial

A Hezbollah attack that killed four IDF soldiers underscores the limits of the emerging US-Iran understanding, as Israel continues to face active threats on its northern border.

Israeli security forces at the scene where a house was hit by an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon in Metula near the Israeli-Lebanese border, May 25, 2026.

Majority see MoU as Iran win, Israel security loss; Lebanon ceasefire prompts IDF doctrine rethink

Ghalibaf, Araghchi leave for Oman, will discuss Hormuz • Majority of Israelis see MoU as win for Iran, loss for Israel's security • Lebanon ceasefire shows need for IDF rethink on slow war doctrine

IDF troops operating in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon.

IDF considering handing Lebanese army control of Hezbollah underground compound - report

Israel believes that transferring the responsibility to Lebanon’s army could serve as a test of its ability and willingness to act against Hezbollah, said N12.

An Israeli soldier inspects a Hezbollah attacking position tunnel found during anIDF operation.

Israel will not withdraw troops from southern Lebanon ahead of negotiations, official tells 'Post'

An earlier report from LBCI claimed that the US had notified Lebanon that Israel was planning to withdraw some troops as a “goodwill gesture” ahead of Israel-Lebanon negotiations.

Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 7, 2026.

Israel’s long-term challenge requires strategy beyond military power in Iran rivalry - opinion

Israel has already demonstrated that it can strike Iran; the harder task is building the coalition needed to outlast it.

 Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Trump humiliates Netanyahu as US abandons Israel in Iran deal showdown - opinion

A poll published by Channel 12 last Thursday showed that 71% of Israelis do not trust Trump to look out for them in the Iran deal. 

US President Donald Trump delivers a speech as he stands in front of the VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar that will be used as Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 19, 2026.

IDF chief Zamir visits with family of Armored Corps officer killed by Hezbollah in s. Lebanon

Zamir spoke with Ben Simhon's parents, his widow Ariella, and his five brothers, all of whom are or have been combat soldiers.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits the family of murdered soldier Lt.-Col. Dor Ben Simhon, June 21, 2026.

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says 'no safe zone' for IDF

Qassem said Israel was seeking to deceive negotiators and accused the IDF of war crimes.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem accepts condolences for the death of Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr, who was killed on Tuesday in an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon August 2, 2024.