Netanyahu’s Critics Accuse Him of Running Israel as a U.S. ‘Vassal State’
Critics pounced on the Israeli prime minister after President Trump claimed on social media he had persuaded him to call off “a major raid” on Hezbollah in Beirut.
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At UN Security Council, envoys blame Hezbollah for Lebanon violence, pan Israeli response
Assistant secretary-general says Israel's push into northern neighbor violates UN resolution, as does Hezbollah's refusal to disarm; France holds terror group, Iran responsible for fighting The post At UN Security…
Clashes continue in Lebanon after Israel and Hezbollah accept partial US truce
Heavy fighting continues to rock southern Lebanon despite dynamic, high-stakes American diplomacy aimed at formalising a partial ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The persistent combat highlights the immense difficulty of…
Hezbollah and IDF trade fire despite nominal truce as Lebanon-Israel talks to resume
5th round of talks to be held at US State Department; Lebanese army says 2 troops wounded in IDF drone strike; France's FM: No justification for Israeli troops to stay…
How Hezbollah Drones Upended Israel’s Strategy in Lebanon
An Israeli campaign that started with high hopes has devolved into a kind of impasse, with Hezbollah looking more capable than it did when the war began.
Trump said to yell at Netanyahu: ‘You’re f**king crazy. You’d be in prison if not for me’
Phone call over Lebanon said to see furious US president 'steamroll' PM and accuse him of ingratitude, saying, 'I’m saving your ass' The post Trump said to yell at Netanyahu:…
Security Council Members Call for Israel to Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
The U.N. panel met after Israel had threatened to attack southern Beirut. President Trump said later that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed not to attack each other.
Hezbollah Ally Says the Iran-Backed Group Wants a New Truce With Israel
In an interview with The Times, Nabih Berri, an influential Lebanese lawmaker close to Hezbollah, called on President Trump to broker a new cease-fire.
Israel & the Region
IDF doctor killed, 7 hurt by Hezbollah drone attack in southern Lebanon
Cpt. Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester is the army's 14th fatality since the start of the Iran ceasefire; Lebanon says heavy damage caused by strike near hospital in Tyre The post…
Lebanon
Trump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to ‘stop all shooting’
Declaration comes after Iran had pulled out of peace talks in protest at Israeli offensive in LebanonDonald Trump has said Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to mutual de-escalation and to…
Israel Captures Crusader Castle That Symbolized Its Long Lebanon Occupation
The seizure of Beaufort in southern Lebanon called up bitter memories in both countries amid a widening Israeli conflict with Hezbollah that seems far from over.
Netanyahu Orders Israeli Military to Attack Beirut Suburbs
Thousands fled the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel announced the widening of the military campaign against Hezbollah.
How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed
Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.
Israel & the Region
Iran freezing exchange of messages with US over Israeli attacks in Lebanon – Tasnim
Report says Tehran and its allies set agenda to completely block the Strait of Hormuz and activate other fronts, as Iranian FM warns strikes on Hezbollah violate truce The post…
Israel & the Region
IDF soldier killed, 3 hurt, in Hezbollah drone attack near newly seized Beaufort Castle
Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati is army's 13th fatality since start of now-eroded ceasefire; terror group keeps up attacks, fires rockets at Tiberias for first time in almost 2 months The…
Benjamin Netanyahu
Security Council to meet on Lebanon after Israel takes Beaufort castle
Lebanon's health ministry says Israeli attacks have killed more than 3,412 people since early March.
Lebanon
Israel seizes strategic castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years
Experts say capture is largely symbolic, but it complicates efforts to extend the ceasefire between US and IranIsraeli troops have captured a clifftop castle as they made their deepest incursion…
Israel & the Region
Israel shuts schools near Lebanon border amid repeated Hezbollah rocket, drone attacks
IDF Home Front Command tightens guidelines, as Nahariya hospital moves operations underground; Lebanese PM accuses Israel of 'scorched-earth policy' but defends ongoing peace talks The post Israel shuts schools near…
Israel & the Region
Hezbollah fires barrages of rockets and drones at north as IDF expands south Lebanon op
None injured in relentless attacks as military expects increased fire; army strike hits artillery command center; Lebanese officials said disappointed by talks with Israel at Pentagon The post Hezbollah fires…
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Israeli Troops Push Deeper Into Lebanon as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon’s Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet for U.S.-brokered talks.
International
Learning from Ukraine, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
Fibre-optic drones have become Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israeli soldiers and civilians, along both sides of the Lebanese border, and are now seen as the biggest threat there, as fighting…
Israel & the Region
IDF strikes Beirut for first time in 3 weeks, as offensive in Lebanon intensifies
Target said to be head of an Iranian militia's missile force; unclear if he was killed; other strikes hit over 135 targets; Lebanese authorities say 14 killed, including children The…
World
Israeli soldier killed by Hezbollah drone near Lebanon border, says military
A military statement named her as 20-year-old Sergeant Rotem Yanai, who was killed during operational activity in northern Israel.
Defense and Military Forces
Israel Continues Its Escalation in Lebanon With New Evacuation Warnings
The Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation warnings for two southern cities, indicating that more airstrikes were imminent.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Lebanese Resigned to a Long War, Even if U.S. and Iran Make a Deal
Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Lebanese Resigned to a Long War, Even if U.S. and Iran Make a Deal
Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south.
Lebanon
Israeli military tells residents of swathe of southern Lebanon to leave
Notice to evacuate ‘combat zone’ and head north comes day after Israel launched more than 120 airstrikes on countryMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s military has told residents across a…
Israel & the Region
Hezbollah claims clashes with Israeli troops north of Litani; IDF dismisses reports
Terror group reports 'point-blank' battle in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah amid IDF ground advance; IAF maintains heavy strikes, a day after reportedly killing 31, including Lebanese soldier The post Hezbollah claims clashes…
Lebanon
Residents Watch as Israeli War Planes Circle Over Southern Lebanon
Israel has intensified its deadly military campaign against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, in recent days, striking targets across Lebanon.
Lebanon
‘It’s the West Bank’: Lebanese villagers describe life inside Israel’s ‘yellow line’
Residents live in fear of nightly raids and daytime bombings from the Israeli military occupying their land For hours, Hussein Abdel al-El and his wife, Um Alaa, did not move.…
Israel & the Region
IDF pushes north of Lebanon security zone; Netanyahu says Israel seizing ‘strategic positions’
Clashes reported in several towns north of Litani River; IDF says it carried out over 100 strikes in south, east; Lebanese media: 12 killed, including children, in overnight Beqaa strike…
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Israel Steps Up Strikes in Lebanon as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has also kept up rocket and drone attacks on Israeli troops, as the escalations threaten to complicate diplomatic efforts.
International
Netanyahu vows to ‘increase the blows’ against Hezbollah as Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled a major escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah on Monday night, vowing to intensify military operations against the Lebanese militant group despite a fragile,…
Lebanon
Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Hezbollah and Israel launch attacks amid increasingly imperilled ceasefire and stalling talks between US and IranMiddle East crisis: live updatesThe Israeli army has intensified strikes in southern Lebanon, as prime…
Israel & the Region
Netanyahu orders IDF to ‘intensify blows’ against Hezbollah amid surge in drone attacks
Residents flee southern Beirut after threat, as US indicates it will allow greater Israeli action against Iran-backed group; northern mayor expects 'war will intensify' in coming days The post Netanyahu…
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon
After the prime minister made the announcement, the Israeli military said it had struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites in the past day.