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France 24Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs, Widens Lebanon Offensive
Israeli forces hit a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday, the first such strike near the capital in weeks. The attack killed three people and came amid continued fighting despite an April 17 ceasefire.
France 24Israel Strikes Tyre After Declaring Combat Zones South of Zahrani River
The Israeli military began strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure near Tyre on Thursday after declaring areas south of the Zahrani River combat zones and ordering residents to evacuate. The action marks the first such broad warning since the April 17 ceasefire.
jpost.comDrone Strike Damages Bus Stop Near Israel-Lebanon Border
An explosive drone struck a bus stop in the moshav of Shomera on Monday. Schools along the border remain closed after multiple Hezbollah drone attacks. Parents report ongoing safety concerns for their children.
realitytea.comIsraeli operations in Lebanon reported to have killed around 2,500 Hezbollah fighters
Israeli operations in Lebanon have continued after a ceasefire period. Reports indicate approximately 2,500 Hezbollah fighters killed overall, with 700 of those deaths occurring during the ceasefire.
realitytea.comIsraeli military to expand operations beyond security zone in Lebanon
The Israeli military plans to move past an existing security zone in southern Lebanon to counter Hezbollah drone activity. The announcement comes as expectations grow for a broader ceasefire involving Iran.
sbs.com.auIsraeli Military Reports Ground Forces Advancing Further Into Lebanon
The Israeli military stated that its ground forces are moving deeper into Lebanon. The advance occurs amid the ongoing conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
realitytea.comIsraeli Military Expands Ground Operations Beyond Yellow Line in South Lebanon
The Israeli military has moved its ground forces past a demarcation line several kilometers inside Lebanese territory that was established after an April 16 ceasefire. Two sources reported the advance on Tuesday amid renewed cross-border attacks.
realitytea.comIsrael Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon as U.S. Seeks Iran Deal
Israeli forces struck more than 100 Hezbollah sites overnight in southern and eastern Lebanon. The attacks follow a U.S.-brokered cease-fire reached in April and occur as U.S. and Iranian officials discuss a possible agreement to end the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
middleeasteye.netHezbollah Marks Lebanese Constitution Centenary with Statement on Sovereignty
Hezbollah released a statement on the 100th anniversary of Lebanon's constitution calling for rejection of foreign intervention. The group also reaffirmed support for an independent Lebanese state and referenced the 1989 Taif agreement.
middleeasteye.netU.S. Considers Support for Increased Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah
The United States is reviewing whether to back stepped-up Israeli operations against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Hezbollah has continued attacks since an April ceasefire and is attempting to disrupt ongoing Israel-Lebanon talks.
upi.comIsraeli Air Force Says It Killed Hezbollah Militants on Motorcycles in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli Air Force reported striking Hezbollah militants riding motorcycles in southern Lebanon near areas where Israeli troops are active. The statement gave no casualty figures or further operational details.
Al JazeeraLebanon-Israel Conflict Continues 26 Years After 2000 Withdrawal
Israel ended its 18-year occupation of south Lebanon in May 2000. The same core dispute over Palestinian rights persists and has widened into a regional conflict involving Iran and the United States.
jpost.comIsraeli Forces Report Killing Over 600 Hezbollah Fighters in Recent Weeks
Israeli forces said they have killed more than 600 Hezbollah fighters in recent weeks. Officials stated that operations will continue at an increased pace.
jns.orgIsraeli Forces Strike Tyre After Warnings Over Hezbollah Drone Activity
Israeli forces struck the Lebanese city of Tyre late Monday following repeated public warnings. The action came after an increase in Hezbollah drone strikes against Israelis.
jns.orgHezbollah Secretary-General Calls for Street Protests to Topple Lebanese Government
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem stated that citizens have the right to protest and remove the government. An expert cited in the report assessed that Hezbollah retains sufficient strength to trigger civil conflict in Lebanon.
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france24.comHezbollah Deputy Leader Urges Lebanese Government to Resign
Naim Qassem said the Lebanese government should step down if it cannot secure sovereignty. He also advised Beirut to halt talks with the United States.
citizen.co.zaLebanon Cease-Fire Allows Families to Bury War Dead
A temporary lull in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah enabled Lebanese families to exhume temporary graves and conduct burials in southern villages. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported more than 3,000 deaths since March.
nbcnews.comHezbollah Says Iran Will Maintain Support After Receiving Message
Hezbollah reported receiving a message from Iran's foreign minister stating continued backing. The statement follows recent regional developments involving the group.
middleeasteye.netIsraeli Military Strikes Hezbollah Weapons Site in Tyre
The Israeli military struck a Hezbollah weapons production facility in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Monday. The site was located inside a former civilian medical clinic near a mosque.
middleeasteye.netHezbollah Reports 16 Military Operations Along Southern Lebanon Border
Hezbollah stated it carried out 16 military operations in one day targeting Israeli positions in southern Lebanon. The group described drone strikes and rocket barrages in multiple locations.
upi.comArabic-Language Reporter Documents Hezbollah Tunnels in Southern Lebanon
Yehia Kassem, chief correspondent for the Arabic-language Al-Hurra channel, entered Southern Lebanon to report on recent fighting. His footage showed tunnels beneath civilian areas and widespread displacement of residents.
khaama.comIsrael and Lebanon extend ceasefire as Hezbollah launches drones
The U.S. State Department announced on May 16, 2026, an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah has continued drone strikes on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon since the truce began on April 17.
upi.comHezbollah Reports Artillery Shelling of Israeli Gathering in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah stated it shelled an Israeli gathering with artillery at Khallat Raj in Deir Siryan. The town lies south of Lebanon.
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france24.comNetanyahu Says IDF Thwarted Thousands of Drone Attacks Over Six Years
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the cabinet that the IDF has countered hundreds or thousands of drone and UAV attempts over the past six years. He also announced a new team to address Hezbollah FPV drones and said Israel is close to eliminating those who planned the Octobe…
thehindu.comHezbollah Says It Launched Swarm of Drones at Israeli Military Target
Hezbollah announced it struck an Israeli army target in northern Israel with a swarm of attack drones and conducted more than a dozen additional attacks. No immediate casualties were reported from the drone operation. The announcement came hours after an Israeli army officer was…
jpost.comHezbollah Increases Use of Fibre-Optic FPV Drones Against Israeli Targets
BBC Verify has geolocated 35 videos shared by Hezbollah since 26 March showing strikes by small first-person view drones on Israeli soldiers, armoured vehicles and air defence systems in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The drones use fibre-optic cables to evade electronic c…
thehindu.comSix Killed in Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon
Lebanese state media reported that six people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday. The strikes occurred amid ongoing cross-border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. No immediate comment was available from Israeli officials.
france24.comIsrael and Lebanon Agree to 45-Day Extension of Ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 days following negotiations in Washington. The US State Department announced the extension and said it would reconvene political talks in June while launching a security track at the Pentagon on May 29. President Trump a…
thehindu.comIsraeli Strikes Wound 37 in Southern Lebanon
Israel conducted airstrikes it said targeted Hezbollah infrastructure near Tyre on Friday, wounding at least 37 people including hospital staff, women and children. The strikes occurred as Lebanese and Israeli envoys held a second day of negotiations in Washington aimed at extend…
theyeshivaworld.comHezbollah Reports 13 Military Operations Against Israeli Forces in One Day
Hezbollah issued a bulletin detailing 13 operations in southern Lebanon. The reported actions included strikes on tanks, vehicles and positions using guided missiles, drones, rockets and artillery. The group said multiple Merkava tanks were hit, with one observed burning.
Third Round of Washington Talks on Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Begins as Lebanon Calls for Ceasefire
Lebanon will press Israel to halt military action during a third round of diplomatic talks in Washington even as Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel continued to trade blows. The meetings mark the latest effort to stem violence between the two sides. Hezbollah receives backing from…
jns.orgDominican Republic Designates Hezbollah and IRGC as Terrorist Organizations
The Dominican Republic's Foreign Affairs Ministry announced the designation of Hezbollah and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organizations. The move was made under the Inter-American Convention against Terrorism and United Nations Security Council resolution…
upi.comIsraeli Strikes Kill 13 in Southern Lebanon as Both Sides Report Continued Violations of Ceasefire
Lebanese officials reported at least 13 deaths from Israeli air strikes, among them two paramedics killed while on a rescue mission and six people in a single house strike. The incidents come amid intensified Israeli operations and mutual ceasefire violation accusations more than…
BBC NewsTen Killed in Southern Lebanon as Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah Amid Ceasefire Violations
Lebanese officials reported at least 10 deaths from overnight and daytime Israeli air strikes, among them two paramedics killed while on a rescue mission. The Israeli military said it targeted a suspect attempting to launch a surface-to-air missile and accused Hezbollah of violat…
unit42.paloaltonetworks.comIranian-Backed Hacktivist Group Publishes List of IDF Egoz Unit Veterans
An Iranian regime-backed hacktivist group called Handala published a target list on Sunday of a few dozen veterans and reservists from the Israel Defense Forces Egoz commando unit. The group claimed to have exposed the identities of 60 senior officers and said the individuals wou…
upi.comHezbollah Fires Surface-to-Air Missile at Israeli Fighter Jet
Hezbollah fired a surface-to-air missile at an Israeli Air Force fighter jet on Tuesday, the IDF said. The missile missed its target. The IDF described the weapon as primitive and responded by firing on the operative who launched it.
France 24Hezbollah Says Its Weapons Are Not Part of Israel-Lebanon Talks
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said the group’s weapons are an internal Lebanese matter excluded from negotiations and vowed to turn any battlefield into hell for Israeli forces. Israeli strikes killed at least 10 people across southern Lebanon on May 12 2026, the same day a third r…
middleeasteye.netIDF Advances to Litani River in Southern Lebanon Using Robots
The IDF has reached the Litani River in southern Lebanon during operations against Hezbollah. Forces employed robots as part of the advance and reported killing around 15 Hezbollah fighters over three days of fighting. The total from this and earlier operations stands at around 7…
israelnationalnews.comIsraeli Forces Intercept Drones Launched From Lebanon Toward Northern Israel
The Israeli military said it intercepted multiple drones launched from Lebanon toward the Western Galilee region on Saturday. Footage circulating on social media appeared to show the interceptions in northern Israel, with reports attributing the drones to Hezbollah. No casualties…
The BbcIsraeli Strike Kills Seven in Southern Lebanon as Cross-Border Fire Continues
Lebanon's health ministry reported that an Israeli strike on the town of Saksakiyeh killed at least seven people, including a child, and wounded 15 others. A separate strike in Nabatieh killed a Syrian national and critically injured his 12-year-old daughter.
New York PostIsraeli Strikes Kill at Least 23 in Lebanon
Israeli attacks across Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 23 people, including strikes in southern towns and near Beirut, despite a ceasefire brokered by President Trump that took effect on April 16. The Israeli military said it targeted over 85 Hezbollah sites in response to ro…
France 24Israeli Airstrikes Kill Eight in Southern Lebanon
Lebanese authorities reported eight deaths including a girl and a Syrian national after strikes on Saksakiyeh, Nabatieh and the Saadiyat highway south of Beirut on May 9, 2026. Hezbollah responded with drones and rockets, wounding three Israeli soldiers.
israelnationalnews.comIsrael’s Northern Border Shows Signs of Normalcy Despite Clashes With Hezbollah
Daily incidents continue along the Israel-Lebanon border under a ceasefire agreement, including drone attacks and Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Local communities in northern Israel have resumed daily activities with roads reopened and residents returning to the area. The Israel Def…
citizen.co.zaHezbollah Claims FPV Drone Strike on Israeli Merkava Tank Near Lebanon Border
Hezbollah said it used an FPV drone to destroy an Israeli Merkava tank near Alma al-Shaab in southern Lebanon. The group described FPV drones as a new battlefield nightmare for Israel. @MarioNawfal reported the claims.
jpost.comAl-Qard Al-Hasan Association Resumes Operations in Beirut
The Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association, described as Hezbollah's main funding source, has resumed activities at a branch in Beirut's Haret Khreik neighborhood. Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya network reported the resumption occurred despite Israeli strikes that targeted 30 of the organization's…
winnipegfreepress.comIsraeli Strikes Kill Three in Southern Lebanon; Military Orders Evacuations
Israeli airstrikes killed three people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, hitting a vehicle and multiple towns near the border. The Israeli military ordered residents of more than half a dozen villages to evacuate immediately ahead of further expected attacks against Hezbollah. The…
Al JazeeraIsrael Orders Evacuations in Southern Lebanon and Strikes Hezbollah Targets
The Israeli military issued forced displacement orders for nine towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Saturday while conducting strikes on more than 85 Hezbollah sites in 24 hours. The actions followed rocket fire toward Israeli forces. Israeli drone and artillery attacks wer…
upi.comIsraeli Officials Say Hezbollah Uses Civilian Houses in Southern Lebanon for Iranian-Backed Operations
Israeli officials reported that Hezbollah has been using civilian houses in southern Lebanon as sites for an Iranian-backed project. The officials described the effort as involving military infrastructure hidden among civilian areas. The report comes amid ongoing tensions along t…
Al JazeeraIsrael Strikes Hezbollah Commander in Beirut Suburb
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is no immunity for Israel's enemies a day after the military conducted its first strike on Beirut's southern suburbs since a ceasefire took effect last month. The strike killed a Hezbollah commander. Israeli actions have continued in b…
dnaindia.comIsraeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Lebanon
Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon on May 9 killed at least 39 people, including children, according to Lebanese authorities, even as both sides continue daily exchanges of fire. The attacks came despite a U.S.-mediated cease-fire announced on April 16. Hezbollah responded w…
Al JazeeraIsraeli Soldier Investigated Over Photo With Virgin Mary Statue in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has launched an investigation after a photograph emerged showing a soldier desecrating a Virgin Mary statue in the Christian village of Debel. The incident, which occurred several weeks ago, comes amid continued Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon despite…
bbc.co.ukUS State Department Says It Is Working to Create Conditions for Lebanon-Israel Talks
A State Department spokesperson told Al Jazeera the United States is seeking to establish conditions for good faith conversations between Lebanon and Israel. The spokesperson accused Hezbollah of attempting to derail diplomacy through attacks and threats. The comments come amid o…
thehindu.comIsrael States Aim to Protect Northern Areas from Hezbollah Militants
Israel has said its military operations target Hezbollah militants embedded in civilian areas of southern Lebanon. The statement follows strikes in Beirut and other locations. Officials reported the actions are intended to safeguard northern Israel from cross-border threats.
The Sydney Morning HeraldIsraeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Lebanon; Iran Accuses US in Tanker Attacks
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy threatened a heavy response if its oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked, one day after U.S. forces struck two Iranian tankers. In Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed at least 39 people in a single day, further straining a ceasefire in place s…
jpost.comSyria Announces Thwarting Assassination Plot Linked to Hezbollah-Affiliated Cell
The Syrian Interior Ministry stated that authorities thwarted a plot by a Hezbollah-affiliated cell to assassinate government officials. Hezbollah issued a statement denying involvement and rejecting the accusations as false. The announcement came on Tuesday night, with Hezbollah…
BBC NewsIsrael Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon, Killing at Least 10 in Beirut, Hours After Trump Announces US-Israel-Iran Ceasefire
Israeli forces struck 100 targets in Lebanon in 10 minutes on 8 April 2026, killing at least 10 in central Beirut and three journalists in the south. The assault came hours after President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran. The latest Israel-Hezbol…
manilatimes.netIsrael Strikes Beirut Suburbs, Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander
Israeli forces struck Beirut's southern suburbs for the second time on Wednesday, causing a loud explosion and extensive damage. Israeli media reported the military assesses that Malek Balout, commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force, was killed in the operation. No confirmati…
thehindu.comIsrael Publishes Video of Drone Strike on Two Individuals in Southern Lebanon
Israel has released video footage showing an FPV drone strike that targeted two individuals believed to be Hezbollah members. The incident occurred in southern Lebanon. The footage was shared amid ongoing tensions in the region.
automotiveworld.comIsrael to Unveil Mural Depicting Children Killed in Iranian Unrest and Hezbollah Rocket Attack
A mural honoring children killed in regional violence in Iran and Druze children killed by a Hezbollah rocket will be unveiled in Israel. The artwork uses a symbolic depiction of a children's football match, with Druze children in green facing Iranian children in red. The install…
upi.com20 Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon
Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon killed 20 people on Sunday, adding to 77 deaths since Thursday, according to Lebanon's health ministry. Hezbollah retaliated with drone and rocket attacks, while leaders from both sides accused each other of breaching the two-week-o…