Lebanon

Netanyahu says Israel to expand Lebanon buffer zone, continue strikes on Hezbollah

The buffer zone will also be stretched eastward, Netanyahu said, "So we can better help our Druze brothers in their time of need."

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu.
IDF  combat engineering battalion 603 commander Lt.-Col. "R.

IDF combat engineers blowing up 'endless' amount of Hezbollah terror infrastructure - interview

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pictured at the Presidential PAlace, Baabda, Lebanon, February 16, 2026.

No peace, no normalization: What Lebanon really wants - analysis

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pictured at the Presidential PAlace, Baabda, Lebanon, February 16, 2026.

No peace, no normalization: What Lebanon really wants - analysis


Will Israel-Lebanon talks solve the Hezbollah disarmament dilemma? - analysis

The key issue for Tuesday's talks is that the Lebanese want to see an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory and border demarcation.

Hezbollah terrorists march in the funeral of senior terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai, others killed in IDF airstrike, in Beirut, November 24, 2025; illustrative.

'We're on the same side': Israel, Lebanon envoys conclude historic peace talks

Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors met in Washington to discuss disarming Hezbollah and achieving peace, with the US mediating talks to ensure Israel’s long-term security.

Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter the President residence in Jerusalem, February 16, 2025.

Dozens arrested in NYC during protests against US support for Israel

Dozens were detained in NYC on Monday during protests against US arms sales to Israel. Among those arrested was Chelsea Manning, calling for an end to US military support for Israel.

People march during a protest against US and Israel strikes against Iran, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in New York City, US, March 7, 2026.

Sergeant Major Ayal Uriel Bianko killed in southern Lebanon, IDF announces

Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, a 30-year-old firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade from Katzrin, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced Tuesday morning.

Sergeant Major (res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco

Katz defines conditions for end of war as Mossad Chief vows Iran regime change efforts to continue

IDF reservist killed, 10 wounded in Lebanon clashes • Israel, Lebanon set for talks • Mossad chief vows Iran regime change efforts to continue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lays a wreath during a Holocaust memorial ceremony at Yad Vashem, April 14, 2026

Hezbollah explosive drone injures at least eight IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon

The soldiers were evacuated to the hospital for further medical treatment.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Senior IDF intel. officer: In minutes, we devastated Hezbollah, killing hundreds of terrorists

An IDF official says April 8 strikes killed 250 Hezbollah fighters and hit key command centers across Lebanon, bringing total terror group losses to over 1,400.

An IDF infographic depicting Hezbollah commanders killed during IDF strikes, published April 13, 2026.

Trump warns Iran ships nearing Hormuz blockade will be ‘immediately eliminated’

Meanwhile, Netanyahu says Israel fully backs Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, rejects claims of a rift with Washington, and stresses US demands to halt Tehran's nuclear enrichment program.

President Donald Trump mimics firing a gun during a news conference in the White House briefing room about the war in Iran on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Reservists Party opens HQ in Kiryat Shmona under Hezbollah fire, urges leaders to move north

The new headquarters is said to now serve as a hub for civic and political activity in the city and will operate an assistance command center for residents of northern Israel. 

Reservists Party opens headquarters in Kiryat Shmona, party leader Yoaz Hendel and members gather at the opening, April 13, 2026.

Spain reopens embassy in Tehran following US-Iran ceasefire

“Together with my committed team, I have reopened today the Spanish Embassy in Tehran in order to join in efforts for peace from every possible quarter,” the Spanish Ambassador to Iran said.

A shuttered window of the Spanish embassy in Argentina is seen as Spain has recalled its ambassador after Argentina's President Javier Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez "corrupt" during a far-right rally in Madrid, in Buenos Aires, Argentina May 19, 2024.