Lebanon

Lebanon is a Middle Eastern nation located along the Mediterranean Sea. It directly borders Israel to the South and Syria to the North and East. 

The nation has been in several conflicts with Israel over the past several decades and tensions along the border happen regularly, particularly with the large Lebanon-based terrorist organization Hezbollah, which wields significant political power in the country. 

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 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, November 11, 2024.

Israel at war: What happened on day 411?

802 IDF soldiers have died since October 7 • Hezbollah fires fewer rockets

Halevi: The goal is to return northern Israel's residents home safely

IDF Chief visits troops in southern Lebanon, emphasizes mission to enable northern residents' safe return through operations against Hezbollah.

IDF announces Sgt.-Maj. Eitan Ben Ami, killed in southern Lebanon

Ben Ami, 22, from Jerusalem, was a solder in the IDF's Maglan's Reservist Unit in the Commando Brigade.

As north nears a deal, UNIFIL’s failures cry out for overhaul

As US envoy Amos Hochstein works to broker a deal for northern Israel's security, UNIFIL's role in Lebanon faces scrutiny after decades of failing to curb Hezbollah's activities.

20/11/2024

The US and Middle East under Trump 2.0 must look better than under Trump 1.0

The Saudis are back and need to underline their role in the region by creating a conducive environment to make the wars in Gaza and Lebanon the last wars in the Middle East.

By ELIAS ZANANIRI/THE MEDIA LINE
20/11/2024

Hezbollah chief says group received US ceasefire proposal

Hezbollah's deputy chief maintained that the group would continue fighting while negotiations proceeded.

20/11/2024

Hezbollah fires rockets six miles from Israel, targeting UNIFIL posts

Hezbollah has been launching rockets just miles from Israel’s northern border and has shown a willingness to target UNIFIL bases.

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza war

The resolution must call for a release of the hostages, officials say.

20/11/2024

Israel strikes residential buildings, industrial zone in Palmyra, Syria, state media says

An Israeli airstrike hit residential and industrial areas in Syria's historic Palmyra on Wednesday, killing 36 and wounding over 50.

By REUTERS
20/11/2024
 IDF soldiers conduct localized raids in southern Lebanon, November 20, 2024.

IDF kills Hezbollah anti-tank missile commanders, says group's firepower 'dramatically reduced

The IAF also struck over 100 terror targets in Lebanon, including launchers, weapons storage facilities, command centers, and military structures over the past day.

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