Second Lebanon War

Netanyahu, Katz say IDF will stay in Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms

Katz noted that the IDF's current military goal in Lebanon was not to return the situation to its previous state, but to "change the reality and bring security to the residents of the North."

DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz at the memorial service for IDF soldiers killed during the Second Lebanon War.
IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge, shared by the military on May 31, 2026.

IDF chief during Second Lebanon War urges current commanders to challenge gov't Lebanon policy

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon on April 25, 2026.

IDF to present findings of investigation into Israelis entering Bint Jbail's active warzone

IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon.

IDF says disarming Hezbollah unrealistic without full-scale invasion as troops push towards Litani


'Enough is enough': Israeli officials respond to IDF's Lebanon ground operation

"Every IDF soldier who crosses the border fence into Lebanese soil knows that he is doing so to protect the citizens of Israel. May Hashem protect our soldiers."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, former prime minister Naftali Bennett, and RZP MK Moshe Solomon.

Hezbollah's aid to Assad allowed Israel to spy on terror group - report

Since 2006 and the Second Lebanon War, the quality and extent of intelligence Israel was able to gather on the terror group changed significantly.

 Supporters of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah carry flags and pictures of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad during a rally marking al-Quds Day in Maroun Al-Ras village, southern Lebanon. June 8, 2018.

How Nasrallah went from Israel's favorite enemy to a dead man - analysis

Once a restrained adversary, Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah became a target in 2024 as shifting actions prompted Israel to end his long-standing deterrence.

 Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, raising his finger.

Everything you need to know about the conflict between Israel and Lebanon - explainer

What is the Israel-Lebanon conflict? Where did it start? Who are the key players involved? Here is everything you need to know.

 White phosphorus fired by Israeli army to create a smoke screen, is seen on the Israel-Lebanon border in northern Israel, November 12, 2023.

Everything you need to know about the conflict between Israel and Lebanon - explainer

What is the Israel-Lebanon conflict? Where did it start? Who are the key players involved? Here is everything you need to know.

 White phosphorus fired by Israeli army to create a smoke screen, is seen on the Israel-Lebanon border in northern Israel, November 12, 2023.

Researcher: Hezbollah and Israel were preparing for this war since 2006

A researcher told Saudi news that Israel and Hezbollah's advancement in military capability since 2006 shows they were both preparing for another war.

 Hezbollah operatives

Is Israel justified to act against Hezbollah? - opinion

The events of October 7 have shown Israelis that they cannot turn a blind eye while murderous terrorist organizations arm themselves on their borders.

 Smoke rises during an exchange of fire between the IDF and terrorists from the Hezbollah organization on the border between Israel and Lebanon, December 27, 2023.

Is Israel progressing with Hezbollah or is terror group's retreat temporary?

the IDF is cautiously optimistic about Hezbollah’s partial withdrawals but does not feel that it can declare victory until withdrawals to more militarily relevant lines are made and attacks stop.

IDF along the northern border between Israel and Lebanon.

Netanyahu suggests changing name of 'Operation Swords of Iron' war

According to government sources, Netanyahu addressed the issue in the cabinet meeting today, stating, "'Swords of Iron' is the name of an operation, not the name of a war."

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023

Has the great Hezbollah war question been answered? - analysis

According to some counts, Hezbollah has lost around 50 of its own fighters/terrorists in fighting with the IDF and otherwise.

 Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah meets Jihad Secretary General Ziyad al-Nakhalah and deputy leader of Hamas, Sheikh Saleh al-Arouri at an unidentified location in this handout image released on October 25, 2023.