ISRAEL-LEBANON CONFLICT
Israeli military operations in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, including ground incursions, air strikes, and diplomatic responses
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First since Trump's approval: IDF strikes in Dahiyeh, hitting an empty Hezbollah headquarters
YNETלראשונה מאז האישור של טראמפ: צה"ל תקף בדאחייה - מפקדה ריקה
Jun 7, 2026, 12:15 PM
For the first time since the ceasefire understandings, the Israeli Air Force struck infrastructure of the Shiite terror group Hezbollah in Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb, dropping 10 munitions on a command center.
Lebanon: clashes continue, Aoun denounces Israel's impunity
FRANCE 24Liban : les affrontements se poursuivent, Aoun dénonce l'impunité d'Israël
Jun 7, 2026, 10:21 AM
Clashes continue in Lebanon as President Joseph Aoun denounces Israel's impunity. France 24 correspondent Elena Volochine analyzes the situation.
Lebanon: Beirut condemns 'incessant' Israeli attacks
FRANCE 24Liban : Beyrouth condamne les attaques israéliennes "incessantes"
Jun 7, 2026, 10:12 AM
Fighting persists in Lebanon despite talks in Washington; a strike in the south killed three Lebanese soldiers Saturday, while Israel reported two of its own soldiers killed. Beirut condemned the 'incessant' Israeli attacks.
With a 'kippah' and 'Netanyahu stamp' on his forehead: the incitement and caricatures against Lebanon's president
YNETעם "כיפה" ו"חותמת נתניהו" על המצח: ההסתה נגד נשיא לבנון, והקריקטורות
Jun 7, 2026, 10:05 AM
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun faces harsh criticism from Hezbollah and its supporters, who publish caricatures and posts mocking him over his support for direct negotiations with Israel.
Ohad killed by a stray bullet; his father: 'There is no value in an investigation'
YNETאהד נהרג מפליטת כדור, אביו: "אין ערך בחקירה. צריך להרים את רוח חבריו"
Jun 7, 2026, 06:46 AM
Sergeant Ohad Yaari of Rehovot was killed accidentally in Lebanon. His father told ynet that 'the only head that should roll is the enemy's,' adding he saw no point in an investigation.
Middle East war: Israel says it struck a 'terrorist' headquarters in Beirut
FRANCE 24Guerre au Moyen-Orient : Israël dit avoir frappé un quartier général de "terroristes" à Beyrouth
Jun 7, 2026, 06:43 AM
After fire aimed at its territory, Israel said Sunday it had struck 'terrorist command centers' in Beirut's southern suburbs, a stronghold of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement.
Hezbollah fires at Israel for the first time since the new ceasefire; students rushed to shelter
YNETחיזבאללה שיגר לישראל לראשונה מהפסקת האש החדשה, תלמידים "בטיול התאווררות" מיהרו למיגון
Jun 7, 2026, 06:12 AM
For the first time since the understandings with Lebanon announced four days earlier, Hezbollah fired rockets at the Galilee. Students at a school were rushed to shelter, raising the question of how Israel will respond.
Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car
BBC WORLDJun 6, 2026, 09:23 PM
A Lebanese general was among three soldiers killed in an Israeli attack on a car in south Lebanon, where Israel is fighting Hezbollah. The Israeli military says it is investigating the incident.
Israel bombs Lebanon as Hezbollah rejects ‘shameless surrender’
RTJun 5, 2026, 02:53 AM
New Israeli strikes hit Lebanon less than a day after US-mediated ceasefire talks in Washington, as Hezbollah rejected what it called a 'shameless surrender'.
Lebanon on fire: Why Israel derailed US-Iran diplomacy
RTJun 4, 2026, 06:20 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new offensive in Lebanon has undermined US-Iran talks, strained European patience and raised the risk of another long occupation, the analysis argues.
Defence Minister Katz Vows Northern Residents' Security After Nahariya Rocket Strike
YNETמול משבר האמון בצפון, כ"ץ שוב מבטיח ביטחון: "תושבי דרום לבנון לא יחזרו לבתיהם"
Mar 17, 2026, 05:19 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."
What Are the Stakes of Israel's Ground Offensive in Lebanon?
FRANCE 24Liban : quels sont les enjeux de l’offensive terrestre israélienne ?
Mar 17, 2026, 03:28 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.
Israeli Strike Kills Three Lebanese Soldiers as Aoun Condemns Escalation
AL JAZEERA ARABICمقتل 3 جنود لبنانيين بقصف إسرائيلي وعون يندد
Mar 17, 2026, 03:15 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.
Netanyahu's Trusted Confidant Ron Dermer to Lead Lebanon Peace Talks
YNETאיש הסוד של נתניהו ינהל את המו"מ עם לבנון: "אפשר לדבר על הסכם שלום"
Mar 17, 2026, 07:41 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 to Halt Lebanon Incursion
RTEuropean nations warn Israel over Lebanon invasion
Mar 17, 2026, 07:25 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.
Israel Strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran Hits UAE and Iraq
FRANCE 24En direct : nouvelles frappes iraniennes aux EAU et en Irak, Israël bombarde Téhéran et Beyrouth
Mar 17, 2026, 02:54 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.
Live: US-Israel Strikes on Iran — Lebanon Surpasses One Million Displaced as EU Mission in Baghdad Hit by Drone
EL PAÍSÚltima 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
Mar 16, 2026, 10:07 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."
Rocket From Lebanon Hits Home in Nahariya: 15 Lightly Injured, House Catches Fire
YNET15 נפגעים קל בפגיעה ישירה בנהריה, בית עלה באש: "דלת הממ"ד נסגרה - והגיע בום"
Mar 16, 2026, 09:48 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 Vows to Block Return of Hundreds of Thousands to Southern Lebanon Until Security Is Guaranteed
EL PAÍSIsrael asegura que impedirá el regreso de “centenares de miles de residentes” al sur de Líbano hasta que vea garantizada su seguridad
Mar 16, 2026, 07:13 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.
Bombed in 2006, Rebuilt — and Back in the Crosshairs: Southern Lebanon's Bridges and the Fear of Isolation
YNETהותקפו ב-2006, שוקמו - ושוב על הכוונת: הגשרים בדרום לבנון - והחשש מבידוד
Mar 16, 2026, 02:08 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 Launches Ground Operation in Lebanon
RTIsrael starts ground operation in Lebanon
Mar 16, 2026, 09:34 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 in Israeli Strike,' Official Says
RTMichigan synagogue attacker ‘lost family to Israeli attack’ – official
Mar 13, 2026, 11:30 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.