Israel-Lebanon border

Netanyahu vows to restore security in northern Israel as gov't approves NIS 4 b. to help North

The decision comes as leaders of northern local authorities have sharply criticized the government for failing to provide adequate support and aid to residents amid the ongoing security threat.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs at government meeting in Nof Hagalil approving a plan to develop North, Thursday June 11, 2026.
Israeli soldiers walk through a village in southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, May 17, 2026.

IDF kills Lebanese terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory, fired at soldiers

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026; illustrative.

Hezbollah drone explodes in IDF site near Rosh Hanikra, no injuries reported

Israelis take cover in a public shelter in the northern Israeli city of Safed as a siren sounds warning of incoming missiles fired into Israel, March 10, 2026

Home Front Command issues new guidelines for the North, canceling school in Lebanon border towns


Lebanon's choice: Disarm Hezbollah or accept an Israeli buffer zone - analysis

Revisiting history to chart a path toward sovereignty and stability – and end the era of Hezbollah in Lebanon

If Lebanon is to survive as a sovereign, pluralistic state, it must remove Hezbollah from the military sphere.

To stop Hezbollah, Israel must pressure the Lebanese system that sustains it - opinion

By shielding a militant proxy, Lebanon risks forfeiting both its sovereignty and its stability

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (C) heads a cabinet session to discuss an army plan to disarm the Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, in September 2025.

IDF Home Front Command extends siren warning times for Hezbollah rockets in North

In 22 locations in the Golan Heights, the time will be extended from "immediate" to 15-30 seconds, depending on the town.

Israelis take cover in a public shelter in the northern Israeli city of Safed as a siren sounds warning of incoming missiles fired into Israel, March 10, 2026

As Israel prepares to intensify ground offensive in Lebanon, what can be learned from past wars?

Israel's doctrine after October 7 is the same as the 1967 doctrine, where it took over the large areas it had conquered after the Six-Day War. It is yet to be seen whether it will work in Lebanon.

The damaged Zrarieh Bridge over the Litani river, after it was hit by an Israeli strike in Tayr Falsay in southern Lebanon, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 13, 2026.

Smotrich calls for annexation of southern Lebanon as IDF strikes Lebanese bridges, homes

The comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were the most explicit yet by a senior Israeli official on seizing Lebanese territory in a fight Israel says targets Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.

Bezalel Smotrich speaks to the press on March 23, 2026.

Iran missiles, Hezbollah drones renew fear for residents along Israel’s northern border

After returning home from prolonged evacuations, communities along Israel’s northern border face renewed attacks, limited protection, and growing psychological strain as the war continues.

 Moshe Davidovich at the border with Lebanon.

French proposal for Israel-Lebanon peace agreement includes recognition of Israel - report

The proposal reportedly aims to end the current war, secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and create a path toward unprecedented Lebanese recognition of Israel.

A war between Israel and Lebanon (illustrative)

'We can't hold out much longer': Kiryat Shmona mayor speaks on persistent Hezbollah border threat

Stern made a direct appeal to decision-makers in Jerusalem, urging them to reach a permanent resolution to eliminate the security threat.

 SOLDIERS ARRIVE at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon struck a home in Kiryat Shmona last November.

IDF will stay on offensive against Hezbollah, division cmdr. reassures Lebanon border mayors

IDF 91st Division commander Brig.-Gen. Yuval Gaz talked with a group of leaders from the northern border region, assuring them that the military's plans are to keep on the attack against Hezbollah.

The IDF’s exercise to enhance operational readiness along the Lebanon border, October 23, 2025

UNIFIL claims IDF drones carried 'unidentified object' near peacekeepers, violating ceasefire

The peacekeeping force further noted that no injuries were reported and that the patrol was able to continue.

 UNIFIL PEACEKEEPERS look out at the Lebanese-Israeli border, from the roof of a watchtower ‏in the town of Marwahin, in southern Lebanon, on Saturday.