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IDF clears Hezbollah tunnels on Ali al-Taher ridge in Lebanon after months-long operation

According to the military, the infrastructures were built over a period of about two decades and were planned and funded by Iran.

View of the Beaufort Castle and destroyed houses at a village in southern Lebanon, as it seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 31, 2026.
Split screen of two videos of blasts, one shot in thermal imaging, that show the IDF destroying underground infrastructure used by Hezbollah, in Majdal Zoun, southern Lebanon. Videos released June 28.

Iran warns US of major retaliation if Israel attacks Hezbollah-held Lebanon ridge - report

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.

Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill his son, US launches new sanctions program against Islamic regime

Palestinians live among buildings destroyed during the recent war in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 31, 2026.

Israel strikes in Gaza's Khan Yunis, IDF kills terrorist who attempted to steal weapon in West Bank


High-powered microwave technology is the 'holy grail' of drone interceptors

HPM offers rapid neutralization of swarms, while lasers and costly missiles provide precision strikes against individual drones

Japan's High Powered Microwave counter-drone system

Families, newcomers begin rebuilding Kibbutz Manara after devastation on Lebanon border - interview

Rebuilding in Manara, along with Tozeret Haaretz's comprehensive efforts to expand the community and attract new families, reflects a broader trend visible across Israel's periphery.

 Life in Manara.

Hezbollah leader’s message shows the terror group is under pressure - opinion

However, action must also extend to the social and ideological arenas, not just the military (prevention efforts) and economic (sanctions) fronts.

HEZBOLLAH LEADER Naim Qassem appears on a screen delivering a speech at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of former leader Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut in September.

Christian Lebanon MP expresses support for negotiations with Israel to avoid border conflict

Samy Gemayel said he would back negotiations even if they required the involvement of President Joseph Aoun, emphasizing that the priority must be to end the war and preserve Lebanon’s sovereignty.

 Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun stand after Aoun is elected as the country's President at the parliament building in Beirut, Lebanon, January 9, 2025.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says he will not run for election

The former Mossad chief stated that while he believes that Israel needs a change of leadership, he did not want to run at this point in time.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen speaks at Shurat HaDin's 'Rage Against The Hate' conference in New York City, October 27, 2025.

US diplomats in Israel, Lebanon push for action on Hezbollah disarmament - analysis

In the wake of US envoy Thomas Barrack and Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus visiting Israel, Beirut may feel that the US is growing in its serious desire to see real action.

 Members of Hezbollah attend the funeral of Taleb Abdallah, also known as Abu Taleb, a senior field commander of Hezbollah who was killed by what security forces say was an Israel strike in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon June 12, 2024.

Hezbollah's secretary-general says group 'will not surrender weapons to Israel' - report

Sheik Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's secretary-general, gave a speech where he rejected the idea of "giving up weapons" and assured that the war could be restarted in any moment.

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.

Iran rushing to rearm Mideast terror proxies after IDF, US strikes on Tehran - WSJ

Despite the denials from Tehran, there is mounting evidence that Iran continues to send military aid to these groups, demonstrating its determination to retain influence over its militia allies.

 (Illustrative) Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, hold up weapons as they rally to show support to Palestinians and Lebanon's Hezbollah in Sanaa, Yemen November 8, 2024.

'Lack of religious directive': Why didn't Hezbollah join Iran in the war against Israel?

Expert Tal Beeri discussed how it is unknown why the religious directive had not been given, but if it were, Hezbollah would have joined the war against Israel on Iran's side.

 A woman walks past a poster with an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon June 23, 2025.

Putting on a brave face: Hezbollah is at a crossroads, and a turning point may be coming - analysis

Hezbollah was always able to get around these calls over the years by claiming it was “resisting” Israel, but with Iran's "axis of resistance" broken, the Shia group is weakened.

 A woman walks near flags inside the Nabatieh market that reopened after it was destroyed during the last war between Israel and Hezbollah, in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon May 19, 2025.