Israel-Lebanon border

A Lebanese Christian fled from Hezbollah - and found refuge in Israel

On May 24-25, we marked the anniversary of Israel’s hasty withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000, and with it, bringing thousands of Lebanese Christians to Israel. Here is the story of one young man.

POST-ISRAELI withdrawl in May 2000, a donkey survives in a minefield in the south Lebanon village of Aytaroun.
The Home Front Command app issuing warnings for incoming rocket attacks in central Israel, September 2024; illustrative.

IDF Home Front Command develops early warning system for Hezbollah rocket, drone attacks - report

Hezbollah’s entrenched presence – military, political, and social – continues to operate independently of the Lebanese state.PremiumPremium

Israel can win in Lebanon, just not in the way Netanyahu promised - analysis

Israeli soldiers are seen along the Israeli border with Lebanon amid the ongoing war, April 10, 2026.

IDF reservists forced to cross Lebanon border despite being ineligible for benefits


Smotrich calls for annexation of southern Lebanon as IDF strikes Lebanese bridges, homes

The comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were the most explicit yet by a senior Israeli official on seizing Lebanese territory in a fight Israel says targets Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.

Bezalel Smotrich speaks to the press on March 23, 2026.

Iran missiles, Hezbollah drones renew fear for residents along Israel’s northern border

After returning home from prolonged evacuations, communities along Israel’s northern border face renewed attacks, limited protection, and growing psychological strain as the war continues.

 Moshe Davidovich at the border with Lebanon.

French proposal for Israel-Lebanon peace agreement includes recognition of Israel - report

The proposal reportedly aims to end the current war, secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and create a path toward unprecedented Lebanese recognition of Israel.

A war between Israel and Lebanon (illustrative)

'We can't hold out much longer': Kiryat Shmona mayor speaks on persistent Hezbollah border threat

Stern made a direct appeal to decision-makers in Jerusalem, urging them to reach a permanent resolution to eliminate the security threat.

 SOLDIERS ARRIVE at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon struck a home in Kiryat Shmona last November.

IDF will stay on offensive against Hezbollah, division cmdr. reassures Lebanon border mayors

IDF 91st Division commander Brig.-Gen. Yuval Gaz talked with a group of leaders from the northern border region, assuring them that the military's plans are to keep on the attack against Hezbollah.

The IDF’s exercise to enhance operational readiness along the Lebanon border, October 23, 2025

UNIFIL claims IDF drones carried 'unidentified object' near peacekeepers, violating ceasefire

The peacekeeping force further noted that no injuries were reported and that the patrol was able to continue.

 UNIFIL PEACEKEEPERS look out at the Lebanese-Israeli border, from the roof of a watchtower ‏in the town of Marwahin, in southern Lebanon, on Saturday.

IDF deploys soldiers, tank, attack helicopter to remove threat from Israel-Lebanon border

According to the military, activity in the area is currently ongoing and it is in contact with with the relevant authorities to provide updates on the situation as it develops. 

IDF reserve soldiers take part in a surprise military drill in northern Israel along the border with Lebanon and Syria, a day after Hezbollah's chief of staff, Haytham Ali Tabatabai's assassination, Golan Heights, November 24, 2025

IDF conducts second strike in 24 hours on southern Lebanon, killing terrorist drone operator

The Thursday strike, per the IDF, was in response to "Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire understandings."

Lebanese army soldiers and paramedics inspect the wreckage of a car that was targeted in an Israeli airstrike in the town of Qanarit, near the coastal city of Sidon in southern Lebanon on January 8, 2026.

Israel sees record-breaking number of rabies cases in 2025

In 2025, 102 animals were recorded as infected with rabies, setting a new record, whereas in 2024, only 55 cases were recorded. The previous record-holding year, 2017, only had 74 cases.

 A jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, on September 03, 2022.

Will Israel's new talks with Lebanon prevent another war with Hezbollah? - analysis

Lebanon will need to see if it can move forward with disarming Hezbollah. Israel may also need to explain what it means by “disarmament.”

Lebanese army members stand on a military vehicle during a Lebanese army media tour, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, November 28, 2025