Lebanon War
Hezbollah’s use of cluster munitions against Israel may be war crime, HRW says in rare condemnation
“Not only are [cluster munitions] inherently indiscriminate, but unexploded submunitions can kill and injure civilians long after hostilities conclude.”
MEAD conference opens in Washington as Israel, US face key regional decisions
IDF general warns talks with Hamas, Hezbollah lack a clear strategy for victory - interview
Syrian national arrested on border trying to smuggle rocket shells into Lebanon
Israel strikes laying groundwork for broad military campaign, Lebanese officials believe - report
According to the report, the IDF has focused its strikes on strategic ridgelines overlooking villages and towns in the area, as well as on a transportation route leading deeper into Lebanon.
Stop living in la-la land: Only the IDF can curb Israel’s enemies – opinion
Praise to America for the Jared Kushner-driven initiative to stop Hamas and Hezbollah, but make no mistake, apart from the IDF, no external good-willed individual can stop these terrorists
Israel Katz and the Likud are ‘boom-boom-booming’ politics away – opinion
Regardless of who is competing in Israel’s upcoming elections, what must remain a top priority is to keep an eye on which politician intends to do what with the power bestowed upon them.
US pushes back as Katz says IDF will not withdraw from security zone in southern Lebanon
An official clarified that, from Washington's perspective, a permanent Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon is inconsistent with the commitments made under the understandings.
Israel must ‘trust, but verify’ while expanding regional relations, Middle East expert warns
A Middle East expert gave The Jerusalem Post an optimistic assessment of Israel's diplomatic prospects.
Former Mossad official urges forceful Lebanon strikes against Hezbollah, warns against all-out war
Oded Eilam told 103FM on Thursday that Israel should strike any Hezbollah activity in southern Lebanon without restrictions, while avoiding a return to all-out war.
IDF destroys Iran-backed Hezbollah tunnel systems, says more remain in southern Lebanon
The tunnel network was intended not just for surveillance, but also to facilitate attacks on Israeli troops and communities near the Lebanon border.
IDF confirms explosive that wounded five Lebanese soldiers was from Hezbollah, not Israeli strike
According to the military, the explosive, which was run over by the Lebanese soldiers, belonged to Hezbollah, contrary to claims that the incident had been Israel's responsibility.
Hezbollah disarmament remains key test of US-backed Lebanon-Israel security framework - feature
“You need a third entity, and I think the US Army is the partner of the Lebanese armed forces and, of course, is the partner of the Israelis,” says Mawan Abdallah, head of Kataeb's foreign affairs.
IDF redeployment hinges on Hezbollah disarmament, US officials say ahead of Netanyahu-Trump summit
“The conditions-based deal between Israel and Lebanon states that Israel will redeploy its troops from Lebanese territory in exchange for Hezbollah’s disarmament," officials told Walla.
