Litani Operation

IDF to continue to attack Hezbollah in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

The military views the Litani River as the new indefinite security line in case Lebanon can't guarantee Hezbollah's disarmament.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, April 10, 2026.
 Sgt. Aviad Elchanan Wolansky, 21

IDF Sgt. Aviad Elchanan Volansky killed in southern Lebanon by Hezbollah anti-tank missile

Litani river, Bekaa Valley.

Israel has clear objectives south of Litani River, but will face difficulty up north - analysis

The damaged Zrarieh Bridge over the Litani river, after it was hit by an Israeli strike in Tayr Falsay in southern Lebanon, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 13, 2026.

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State vs. militia: Why Lebanon is struggling to meet Hezbollah disarmament deadlines - analysis

Beirut faced a test as the army set a 4-month window to disarm Hezbollah north of the Litani, despite skepticism over the group’s 25,000 rockets.

Protesters hold placards and Hezbollah flags during a demonstration condemning recent Israeli military actions in Lebanon, in Beirut, Lebanon February 4, 2026.

Lebanese Army takes control of most of Hezbollah bases in south Lebanon, some sites in north

On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the civil war, the Lebanese Army has begun dismantling Hezbollah bases across Lebanon without resistance.

 Members of the Lebanese army stand at the entrance of Deir Mimas, after an Israeli military spokesperson said on Monday that Israel would keep troops in several posts in southern Lebanon past a February 18 deadline for them to withdraw, in Deir Mimas, Lebanon February 18, 2025.

IDF chief skips first chance to commute Azaria’s sentence

The IDF chief’s own statements the day that Azaria’s appeal was rejected indicated that he would seriously consider leniency if Azaria dropped a potential appeal to the High Court of Justice.

Elor Azaria, July 29 2017.