Israel has ordered its troops operating in Lebanon against Hezbollah to cease fire following coordination with the United States, according to Israeli television Channel 12. The army will maintain its positions along the Yellow Line in southern Lebanon.
The IDF reported intercepting rockets fired by Hezbollah towards troops in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah also launched an anti-tank missile and mortar shells at Israeli forces in several incidents. Iran urged an end to attacks on Lebanon as part of a peace deal, while Israel's defense minister stated forces would not withdraw from occupied territory.
The Israeli army announced Saturday it was preparing strikes against Hezbollah in the Nabatiyeh region of southern Lebanon, urging 20 localities to evacuate. Meanwhile, the US reported downing Iranian drones targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as cautious optimism surrounds a potential US-Iran framework agreement.
Israel's Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, stated the army is prepared to immediately resume combat operations against Iran, emphasizing the Israeli Navy's role in delivering a decisive blow.
Despite a supposed ceasefire deal brokered by Donald Trump, Israeli warplanes launched dozens of strikes across southern Lebanon, killing six family members near Sidon. Hezbollah vowed a stronger response to any aggression on Beirut's suburbs, while Lebanese and Israeli delegations began new talks in Washington.
The Israeli army announced the interception of two projectiles from Lebanon early this morning, following a call for calm by Donald Trump. A drone also hit a military post in western Galilee.
The Israeli army announced its control of the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, raising the Israeli flag. This development follows days of military escalation and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's declaration of expanded ground operations inside Lebanese territory.
Israel's army escalated strikes in southern Lebanon following Prime Minister Netanyahu's order to intensify operations and "crush" Hezbollah. This occurs amid US-Iran talks on a Middle East conflict agreement, potentially including the Lebanon front, despite a ceasefire and continued daily exchanges of fire.
Israel's army intensified strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordering an escalation to "crush" Hezbollah. This follows near-daily exchanges of fire despite a ceasefire and comes as the US and Iran negotiate a broader Middle East conflict agreement that could involve the Lebanon front.
Israel and Hezbollah exchanged strikes despite a ceasefire, while US-Iran negotiations for a peace deal continue. Oil prices dropped on optimism, but Iran and the US offered conflicting views on the deal's proximity. Mexico will host Iran for the World Cup.
Since the October 2025 Gaza ceasefire, Israel has expanded its control from 53% to 59%, establishing new outposts and controlling the Salah al-Din road. Hamas disarmament remains a key issue amid stalled peace talks.
Islamic Resistance fighters launched a large-scale rocket attack on Israeli army positions in the settlement of Rashaf on Monday evening, according to a statement.
Israel announced an airstrike in Gaza City targeting Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of Hamas' military wing and architect of the October 7th massacre. The Israeli Ministry of Defence stated al-Haddad was responsible for killings, kidnappings, and holding hostages.
According to the statement, the strikes targeted a weapons depot and a drone launch site
Weapons depots, production sites, launch sites, and command centers used for military purposes were attacked, Israel’s army press office said
In areas of southern Lebanon it has occupied since agreeing last week to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, the Israeli army has been destroying homes it says were used as outposts by the Iran-backed militant group. But the demolitions were happening on such a wide scale that residents, Lebanese officials and UN peacekeepers were increasingly worried that large numbers of people displaced by the latest war would have nowhere to return if the fragile truce holds. From a hill overlooking Beit Lif - about...
A reserve sergeant from the 769th Territorial Brigade was killed in the combat zone
