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csmonitor.comLebanese First Responders Report 110 Deaths From Israeli Strikes Since March
Lebanese paramedics and rescue teams have recorded 110 deaths from Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah resumed on March 2, 2026. The Lebanon Ministry of Public Health says strikes have also damaged 131 emergency vehicles and affected m…
Israeli Forces Destroy Hezbollah Infrastructure in Southern Lebanon Town
The Israeli military has conducted operations in El-Khiam, a Shia town in southern Lebanon, destroying buildings to reach underground Hezbollah facilities. A visit to the site revealed a 25-meter shaft leading to a command center containing communications equipment, weapons and u…
news.sky.comHezbollah Deploys FPV Drones Against Israeli Forces in Lebanon as Netanyahu Convenes Security Meeting
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an urgent meeting Wednesday to address solutions for the growing FPV drone threat facing Israeli forces in Lebanon. Over 80 explosive drones have been launched at IDF troops since the ground offensive began, with about 15 striking target…
israelnationalnews.comExplosive Drone Strikes Rosh Hanikra in Northern Israel, Injuring Three
Two civilians were seriously injured and one was lightly injured when an explosive drone hit a parking lot in Rosh Hanikra on Thursday. The IDF stated that Hezbollah launched the drone, describing the strike as a violation of the ceasefire between Israel and the group. The incide…
The War ZoneIsrael Opens Factory to Mass Produce FPV Drones for Military
The Israeli military is establishing an in-house factory to produce thousands of first-person view suicide drones each month. The move addresses increasing Hezbollah FPV drone attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon that have caused casualties and equipment damage. Producti…
US and UK Impose Sanctions on Iranian Oil Network to China as Israel-Hezbollah Fighting Continues
The United States announced sanctions on May 11, 2026 targeting individuals and entities linked to Iranian oil sales to China, even as President Trump described the Iran ceasefire as weak but said a diplomatic solution remains possible. Israeli strikes killed civilians in souther…
france24.comMacron Says France Never Considered Naval Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France has never considered sending naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz. He instead supports a coordinated maritime security mission involving around 50 countries and organizations that includes Iran.
middleeasteye.netHezbollah Responds Minimally to Israeli Killing of Radwan Chief
Hezbollah fired single-digit numbers of rockets and drones daily toward northern Israel after the May 6 killing of its Radwan special forces chief. The group’s response was far smaller than its earlier attacks of around 100 rockets per day. Israel maintains control of parts of so…
Israel Uses AI System to Target Hezbollah Figures in Lebanon
An Israeli military operation in February 2026 killed Ahmad Turmus, 62, a Hezbollah liaison in southern Lebanon, minutes after an officer called his phone. The strike relied on an artificial intelligence system that combines data from phones, cameras, drones and databases to iden…
theyeshivaworld.comIDF Strikes 85 Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon as Both Sides Report Attacks and Casualties
The Israeli military conducted air and ground strikes on more than 85 Hezbollah infrastructure targets in the past 24 hours, including weapon storage facilities and an underground production site in the Beqaa Valley. Three IDF soldiers were wounded in two separate explosive drone…
jns.orgIsraeli Military Lacks Defenses Against Hezbollah Fiber-Optic Drones
Several soldiers were wounded by Hezbollah attack drones over the past week. The Israeli military has not yet deployed available countermeasures against fiber-optic-guided drones that cannot be jammed electronically. The defense establishment identified solutions two years ago bu…
France 24Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Fire
Israeli forces struck Beirut's southern suburbs Wednesday night in an operation personally authorized to target a senior Hezbollah commander. Hezbollah responded with its own actions as both sides continue limited exchanges despite a ceasefire agreement.
upi.comFour Soldiers Injured by Explosive Drone in Southern Lebanon
One soldier was seriously injured and three others lightly injured in an explosive drone strike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. The military announced the incident on Thursday and said the soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for treatment. Their families have been notified.
BbcIsrael Conducts Airstrike on Beirut Suburb Targeting Hezbollah Commander
Israeli forces conducted an airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, the first attack on Lebanon's capital since a ceasefire took effect in mid-April. Officials said the strike targeted a commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Force. The action comes amid ongoing mutual accu…
middleeasteye.netIDF Strikes 25 Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon, Kills Several Fighters as Group Launches Rockets, Drones
The Israel Defense Forces announced on May 6, 2026 that it killed several Hezbollah terrorists and struck approximately 25 targets in southern Lebanon the previous day. The operation included an Israel Air Force interception of a drone that approached IDF soldiers operating insid…
thehindu.comIsraeli Strikes Hit Over 20 Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon After Ceasefire Takes Effect
The Israel Defense Force struck more than 20 Lebanese Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley, targeting weapons manufacturing sites. The action follows a ceasefire that began on April 17, during which Israeli strikes have killed at least 40 people in Lebanon…
IDF Spokesperson's Unit photographer / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)Hezbollah Launches Drones and Rockets at Israel as IDF Conducts Strikes in Lebanon During Ceasefire Extension
Israeli forces intercepted drones and rockets launched by Hezbollah on April 26, 2026, with no casualties reported. The incidents occurred despite a recent three-week ceasefire extension announced by President Trump. Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed over 15 Hezbollah fighters ov…
middleeasteye.netIDF Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon After Drone, Rocket Exchanges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed forces to hit Hezbollah targets with force following violations including drone and rocket launches. The incidents occurred despite a recent three-week ceasefire extension announced by President Trump. Netanyahu also revealed s…
thehindu.comIsrael Strikes Southern Lebanon Killing Four Amid Extended Ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing four people, despite a recent extension of a ceasefire with Hezbollah. The strikes follow violations by both sides and Israeli requests for U.S. pressure on Lebanon. Displaced civilians express skepticism about the…
US Embassy Issues Alert Urging Americans to Leave Lebanon Amid Israel-Hezbollah Clashes
The US embassy in Beirut issued an urgent security alert on April 22, 2026, advising citizens to depart Lebanon amid escalating clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. A fragile 10-day ceasefire, brokered six days ago, shows signs of strain with mutual accusations of violations. Ca…
ecns.cnVisual Journalist Documents Return of Displaced People to Southern Lebanon Amid Cease-Fire
A visual journalist traveled with displaced individuals returning to their homes in southern Lebanon following a cease-fire that paused fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The journey highlighted the immediate effects of the temporary halt in hostilities. The events occurred r…