Lebanon
Iranian ambassador refuses to leave Lebanon after being declared persona non grata - report
"The ambassador will not leave Lebanon, in accordance with the wishes of the speaker of parliament Nabih Berri and of Hezbollah," AFP reported, citing an anonymous source.
Netanyahu announces expansion to Lebanon buffer zone, in bid to safeguard against invasion
US potential ground invasion, Pope Leo speaks out
Israel, US cannot miss the chance to disarm Hezbollah - opinion
IDF Alpinist Unit conducts cross-border operation from Syrian Hermon to southern Lebanon
IDF troops operated in complex mountainous terrain using specialized capabilities to gather intelligence and locate terrorist infrastructure.
US-born IDF soldier killed while fighting in Lebanon, military announces
Katz, 22, was born in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, and was killed during an attack where three other soldiers were moderately wounded.
Israel’s manpower crisis: IDF Chief’s warning, a wake-up call for Israeli leaders - editoral
IDF Chief of Staff warns Israel's political leadership about a growing manpower crisis, stressing the urgent need for a conscription bill to sustain the military amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Israel ranks eighth globally in 2026 World Happiness Index despite war
Israel's resilience shines through as it maintains a top 10 spot in global happiness rankings amid the emotional and social challenges of wartime.
IDF says up to 90% of Iran’s weapons industry could be hit within days
Israeli defense officials said Saturday that most of Iran’s military-industrial infrastructure has already been damaged and that further strikes could push that figure to 90% within days.
Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have added to concerns over Israel's deficit, with Fitch noting that Israel's "fractious domestic politics" could hinder fiscal consolidation.
IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist who worked as journalist in targeted southern Lebanon strike
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the incident, claiming that the strike "violates the most basic principles of international law, international humanitarian law, and the laws of war."
IDF arrests 80 wanted individuals, seizes weapons during West Bank operations
The IDF completed multiple operations in the West Bank, arresting 80 wanted individuals, seizing firearms and drones, and addressing rising violence amid settler attacks in the region.
'If Lebanon won't disarm Hezbollah, IDF will': Effie Defrin warns against Hezbollah’s rearmament
“If the Lebanese government does not disarm Hezbollah, the IDF will. We will not allow Hezbollah to rearm, and we will continue operating in order to protect our civilians on our northern border.”
IAF intercepts over 90% of drones launched by Iran, Hezbollah during Operation Roaring Lion
The IDF uses several means to intercept enemy drones, though the Iron Beam laser system has yet to significantly affect drone intrusions.
