Israel and lebanon

Egyptian analyst slams Lebanese leaders, warns of country’s political, social destruction

Egyptian analyst Majdi Khalil claims that Israel saved Christians in Lebanon, blames Arafat and Hezbollah for the destruction of the country, and warns against a Saudi-sponsored Turkish takeover.

|ByMAARIV
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks during a declaration press event held along with French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) following their meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France, April 21, 2026.
Talks between the US, Lebanon, and Israel in Washington DC earlier this year.

Israel's successful ceasefire with Lebanon weakens Iran's hold in diplomatic talks - comment

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the delegation led by Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, succeeded in weakening the link Iran had sought to establish.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
Explosions and smoke rise following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israel-Lebanon border, June 01, 2026.

US mediates unprecedented Israel-Lebanon deal, introduces exclusive zones - analysis

The key parts of the deal are the ceasefire, the creation of “pilot zones” for the Lebanese army to take control, and also movement toward a comprehensive deal.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Yechiel Leiter (far L), Israeli Ambassador to the US, and Nada Hamadeh (far R), Lebanese Ambassador to the US, attend a meeting hosted by the United States at the State Department in Washington, DC, on June 2, 2026. Leading the US delegation are Deputy National Security Advisor Mike Needham (C)

Israel-Lebanon talks resume, Hezbollah keeps fighting in violation of agreement with Trump - report

“Our logic is to contain the fighting in Lebanon and not make it an issue in negotiations,” a US administration source said.

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN, AMICHAI STEIN

Extend the ceasefire in the North and protect Israel from Hezbollah – editorial

The February 18 withdrawal deadline is fast approaching – but Hezbollah’s violations and the Lebanese Army’s failure to deploy raise serious concerns in Israel.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Israeli soldiers seen in Meiss El Jabal, in southern Lebanon, February 10, 2025.

At least 22 killed as IDF fires on suspects returning to southern Lebanon

If the Lebanese army deploys faster to the rest of southern Lebanon, the IDF might feel compelled to complete its withdrawal faster as well.

JANUARY 26, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF operating in Lebanon, published January 16, 2024

Lebanese man arrested in Nabatieh on suspicion of spying for Israel

The man allegedly confessed to being in possession of an advanced device given to him by Israel, which he was using to monitor and photograph important locations in Lebanon.

JANUARY 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iranian spy in intelligence agency control room uses military tech to identify threats during Arab Israeli conflict. Mossad secret agent uses software to do war covert operations

Crisis between Israel, US? Trump warns against collapse of Lebanon ceasefire - exclusive

Sources close to US President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly conveyed a stern warning to Israeli officials.

JANUARY 16, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
IDF troops operating in the Litani River area in Lebanon for first time in over two decades

Israeli strikes hit north Lebanon crossings with Syria for first time, minister says

The strikes came moments after Joe Biden announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024ByREUTERS
A general view of the scene where a projectile fell after Israel's military reported a barrage of projectiles crossing over to Israel from Lebanon, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, in Maalot-Tarshiha, northern Israel, November 24, 2024.

Some Lebanese Americans endorse Harris, expect more Lebanon support

Harris's views are in 'stark' contrast to Trump, Lebanese American said in an endorsement letter on Friday.

OCTOBER 19, 2024ByREUTERS
US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a press conference following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 25, 2024.

'Around 1,500 Hezbollah terrorists killed,' Halevi tells IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon

"An entire chain of command is being wiped out, Hezbollah is hiding dead commanders," Halevi said. 

OCTOBER 18, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducts a situational assessment with Golani Brigade commanders in southern Lebanon, October 18, 2024.

Watch: IDF seizes Hezbollah weaponry on northern front as Gaza operations intensify

More than 200 terror targets within Lebanese territory have been destroyed within the last 24 hours, the IDF said.

OCTOBER 15, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers conduct operations in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.

500 Hezbollah targets destroyed: How has the IDF so far avoided 2006 war-style ambushes?

The IDF has found and destroyed very large quantities of high-quality anti-tank missiles, including Kornet missiles and a variety of other weapons.

OCTOBER 9, 2024ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF tanks seen in staging area en route to Lebanon.

Israel's security requires diplomatic solution, not force alone, French foreign minister says

OCTOBER 7, 2024ByREUTERS
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot holds a press conference, on the first anniversary of the Hamas-led deadly October 7 attack on Israel, at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, October 7, 2024.