ISRAEL-LEBANON CONFLICT

מול משבר האמון בצפון, כ"ץ שוב מבטיח ביטחון: "תושבי דרום לבנון לא יחזרו לבתיהם"

3/17/2026, 5:19:00 PM

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz visited Nahariya, where a Hezbollah rocket wounded 15 people, and pledged that some half a million displaced Lebanese residents would not be allowed to return to their homes in southern Lebanon until security for northern Israel is guaranteed. Katz told Ynet that Israel would continue to degrade Hezbollah's fire capacity, adding "the home front is strong." Former PM Naftali Bennett also visited the site, backing the government's stance and calling for the north to be "freed from the burden."

Liban : quels sont les enjeux de l’offensive terrestre israélienne ?

3/17/2026, 3:28:56 PM

The Israeli army announced the launch of "limited ground operations" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as the death toll from the conflict approaches 900. France 24 spoke with Dominique Trinquand, a former head of the French military mission to the United Nations, to assess the strategic stakes of the offensive. The operation marks a significant escalation in Israel's campaign against the Lebanese militant group.

مقتل 3 جنود لبنانيين بقصف إسرائيلي وعون يندد

3/17/2026, 3:15:28 PM

The Lebanese army announced the deaths of three of its soldiers in an Israeli airstrike, as Israel continued to escalate military operations across various parts of Lebanon. Among the areas targeted was a location near Beirut's airport in the southern suburbs of the capital. Lebanese President Aoun strongly condemned the strikes.

איש הסוד של נתניהו ינהל את המו"מ עם לבנון: "אפשר לדבר על הסכם שלום"

3/17/2026, 7:41:04 AM

Ron Dermer, Netanyahu's longtime confidant and former ambassador to the US, is returning to active diplomacy at the prime minister's personal request to lead negotiations with Lebanon. In remarks at a New York synagogue, Dermer said a peace agreement in the north was possible, describing the outstanding disputes as "not so complicated." He also tempered expectations about the Iranian regime collapsing, and stressed the need to reach a rapport with Trump within seconds of any meeting.

European nations warn Israel over Lebanon invasion

3/17/2026, 7:25:28 AM

European leaders have called on Israel to halt its military incursion into Lebanon, warning of potentially devastating humanitarian consequences. The appeal reflects growing concern among European governments over the escalating conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border. No specific ceasefire agreement has been announced in response to the warnings.

En direct : nouvelles frappes iraniennes aux EAU et en Irak, Israël bombarde Téhéran et Beyrouth

3/17/2026, 2:54:01 AM

On the 18th day of the Middle East war, Israel announced fresh strikes on Tehran and Hezbollah positions in Beirut, while Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Gulf neighbours. At least four people were killed in Baghdad when an airstrike targeted a house sheltering Iranian advisers. In Abu Dhabi, one person died after being struck by debris from an intercepted missile as Iran continued its campaign against Gulf states.

Última hora del ataque de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán, en directo | Líbano supera la barrera del millón de desplazados forzosos por la ofensiva israelí

3/16/2026, 10:07:33 PM

The United States and Israel have launched joint military strikes against Iran, triggering a major regional crisis. In Lebanon, the number of people forcibly displaced by the Israeli offensive has exceeded one million. A drone struck the EU mission headquarters in Baghdad without causing casualties, while Brussels rebuffed a US request for involvement in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it "not Europe's war."

15 נפגעים קל בפגיעה ישירה בנהריה, בית עלה באש: "דלת הממ"ד נסגרה - והגיע בום"

3/16/2026, 9:48:06 PM

A rocket fired from Lebanon scored a direct hit on a residential building in Nahariya, northern Israel, injuring 15 people lightly and setting the house on fire. Residents described narrow escapes, with one man recounting how his sister-in-law managed to reach the safe room just seconds before impact. Locals expressed weary resignation, saying they are hoping for a quiet life while others seem to have different plans for them.

Israel asegura que impedirá el regreso de “centenares de miles de residentes” al sur de Líbano hasta que vea garantizada su seguridad

3/16/2026, 7:13:40 PM

Israel has declared it will prevent hundreds of thousands of residents from returning to southern Lebanon until it receives security guarantees, as part of its ongoing offensive against Hezbollah. The Israeli army has also announced "limited and targeted" ground operations in the campaign. The move signals a deepening Israeli commitment to reshaping conditions in the south before any return of displaced civilians is permitted.

הותקפו ב-2006, שוקמו - ושוב על הכוונת: הגשרים בדרום לבנון - והחשש מבידוד

3/16/2026, 2:08:01 PM

The Israeli Air Force destroyed a bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon, with an IDF spokesperson stating it served as a key route enabling Hezbollah to prepare for combat. Lebanese media outlets then mapped out other strategic bridges and crossings that could be used by the militant group. The strikes have revived memories of 2006, when similar infrastructure was targeted, and raised fears of civilian isolation in the region.

Israel starts ground operation in Lebanon

3/16/2026, 9:34:04 AM

The Israeli Defence Forces have launched what they describe as "limited and targeted" ground operations inside Lebanon, aimed at Hezbollah strongholds. The stated objective is to safeguard communities in northern Israel from cross-border threats. The incursion marks a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah.

Michigan synagogue attacker ‘lost family to Israeli attack’ – official

3/13/2026, 11:30:44 AM

A Lebanese-born suspect carried out an attack on a synagogue in Michigan on Thursday, reportedly motivated by the loss of family members in recent Israeli bombings in Lebanon. Officials confirmed the connection between the attacker's personal losses and the assault. The incident highlights the domestic repercussions of ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.