Lebanese Army
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Lebanese Army, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israel and Lebanon Near Limited South Lebanon Withdrawal Pilot
Israel and Lebanon are close to a U.S.-mediated pilot deal for a limited Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Army would replace IDF forces, while the United Sta…
Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel as Lebanon Talks Enter Final Day
Esmail Qaani threatened Israel with defeat if it does not withdraw from southern Lebanon, as Washington-hosted Israel-Lebanon talks reached their final day. A U.S. report about a…
IDF Encircles Hezbollah Fighters Trapped in South Lebanon Tunnel Network
The IDF has sealed tunnel entrances in southern Lebanon, trapping dozens of Hezbollah fighters and demanding surrender. Israel rejected mediation attempts, raised alert levels ove…
Iran threatens Israel as Lebanon withdrawal rumors are denied
Iran’s military threatened Israel over Lebanon as U.S.-Iran talks remain unsigned. At the same time, the IDF denied Reuters reports that it had started withdrawing from southern L…
Conflicting Claims Over Israeli Withdrawal in Southern Lebanon
The U.S. said Israel withdrew from part of the southern Lebanon buffer zone, but Lebanese and Israeli military sources denied it. No side reported a confirmed change on the ground.
U.S. backs pilot-zone plan in Lebanon ahead of CENTCOM chief’s Israel visit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed support for a proposed pilot-zones plan in southern Lebanon. The announcement came ahead of CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper’s expected…
Lebanese Public Fears Becoming a Bargaining Chip in Iran-US Talks
Miriam Younes told Channel 14 that many Lebanese fear the Iran-US talks will leave Lebanon as an Iranian bargaining chip. She said the public feels abandoned, weak leadership leav…
Reuters: EU Proposes Three-Year Mission to Train the Lebanese Army
The European Union is considering a three-year mission to advise and train the Lebanese army. The plan would also support Lebanon’s internal security forces and needs approval fro…
Lebanon Army Pilot in South Lebanon Faces Israeli Security Pushback
Israel and Lebanon are discussing a pilot that would transfer parts of southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Army after U.S. vetting and training. Israeli security officials oppose the…
IDF Prepares for Postwar Security Arrangements in Lebanon
Israeli security officials say parts of southern Lebanon could eventually be transferred to Lebanese Army control, but IDF forces remain deployed and are still fighting militants…
Israel-Lebanon Talks Expose Rift Over Iran’s Role
Israel and Lebanon resumed U.S.-brokered talks in Washington as reports emerged of disputes over Iran’s role and the terms of any Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Israeli…
Trump’s Syria Comments Stir Israeli Worries About Lebanon and Hezbollah
Israel is holding a special discussion after Donald Trump suggested Syria could take a larger role against Hezbollah. Israeli officials fear this could restore Syrian influence in…
Lebanese Reports: Drone Strikes Vehicle in Southern Lebanon
Lebanese reports said a drone struck a vehicle in the Al-Khardali area of southern Lebanon. The strike landed near a Lebanese Army checkpoint, and no injuries were reported.
Lebanese anti-Hezbollah figure slams Trump-Iran deal as a "stupid own goal"
A Lebanese political figure opposed to Hezbollah condemned the US-Iran deal as a “stupid own goal” that strengthens Hezbollah and weakens Lebanon. He spoke as Israel and Lebanon h…
Israeli Ambassador Warns Lebanon Talks Are Veering Off Track
Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, said the fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington is “in danger of going off the rails.” He described the earlie…
IDF Says Four Hezbollah Operatives Approached Troops in South Lebanon and Were Struck as Washington Talks Begin
Israeli-Lebanese talks resumed in Washington as the IDF said it struck Hezbollah operatives and a vehicle in southern Lebanon. The negotiations include political and military chan…
Lebanon’s South Sees Signs of Normal Life Return as Social Media Clips Spread
Social media videos from southern Lebanon show restaurants, streets and beaches filling up again after recent fighting. The clips come as Lebanon, Israel, the US and mediators neg…
Israel to Propose Limited Pullback in South Lebanon as Pilot for New Deal
Israel will propose in Washington a pilot plan for a partial IDF withdrawal from a small area in southern Lebanon, to be followed by Lebanese Army deployment under U.S. supervisio…
How Israel Gradually Lost Freedom of Action Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
The article says Israel has steadily lost freedom of action in Lebanon as U.S.-Iran negotiations reshaped the rules. It argues that Israeli concessions have constrained IDF operat…
Israel Refuses to Hand Captured Hezbollah Site to Lebanese Army, Plans to Destroy It
Lebanese media reported that Israel will not hand a Hezbollah facility in Majdal Zun to the Lebanese Army and plans to demolish it itself. The IDF said it found a major undergroun…
Why Qatar and Pakistan Want a Lebanon 'De-Confliction Cell'
Qatar and Pakistan said a new Lebanon de-confliction cell will be set up to support an end to military operations, but details are unclear. Israeli analysts say the mechanism is u…
Egypt and Saudi Arabia Push Lebanon Deal That Leaves Hezbollah Armed
Egypt and Saudi Arabia are advancing a Lebanon ceasefire plan that would require Hezbollah to stop using its weapons, not surrender them. The proposal also envisions a full Israel…
IDF Plans to Reduce Forces in South Lebanon Ahead of Pilot Talks
The IDF is preparing to scale back its force in southern Lebanon as offensive operations wind down. This comes ahead of a scheduled Israeli-Lebanese negotiating meeting this week…
Syrian President Rejects Trump's Idea of Sending Syria Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syria will not go into Lebanon to fight Hezbollah, effectively rejecting Donald Trump’s idea. Trump said he was considering handing the issue…
IDF Finds Hezbollah Tunnel with Drones and Missiles Deep in Southern Lebanon
The IDF said it found and destroyed a 200-meter Hezbollah tunnel in Majdal Zun, southern Lebanon, packed with launch shafts, rooms, weapons, and drones. It also reported killing m…
Israel sets three conditions for any partial pullback in southern Lebanon
Israel has told the Trump administration that it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon unless three strict conditions are met. Those conditions include pushing Hezbollah north o…
Israel Needs a Smarter Lebanon Strategy, Not Another Border Fix
Dan Perry says Israel should stop relying on a southern Lebanon buffer zone and instead pursue a broader diplomatic strategy against Hezbollah. He argues that Israel must emphasiz…
Five Steps the Writer Says Could Pull Israel Out of a Strategic Low Point
An Israeli opinion piece says the country is in a severe strategic and moral low point and needs a new Lebanon strategy. It urges coordination with Donald Trump, pressure on Iran…
U.S. Pushes Pilot Arms-Free Zones in South Lebanon as Talks Resume
The U.S. is set to host a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington on the 23rd. The central proposal is to establish pilot weapons-free zones in southern Lebanon, but the…
Israel Ordered to Hold Fire in Lebanon as Swiss Talks Open and Iran Threatens Escalation
Israel ordered the IDF to limit fire in Lebanon, while the United States urged restraint so Swiss talks could continue. The move came after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets, r…
Ceasefire in Lebanon Redefines Israel’s Fight Against Hezbollah
The IDF says the Lebanon ceasefire has shifted, not ended, its fight with Hezbollah, and troops are holding strategic positions in southern Lebanon. Israel is trying to destroy He…
IDF Says Hezbollah Fired Over 50 Rockets, Israel Responded in Southern Lebanon
The IDF said Hezbollah fired more than 50 rockets at Israeli forces overnight, violating the ceasefire. Israel struck dozens of Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, while the Le…
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon after overnight rocket fire
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 12 people on Saturday, according to Lebanese media, after more than 50 launches were directed at Israeli forces there overnight…
Lebanese Army Says Soldier Killed in Israeli Strike Near Nabatieh
The Lebanese Army said one soldier was killed in an Israeli airstrike near Kafr Rumman in the Nabatieh area. Local reports also said four more people were killed in Aitaroun, amid…
U.S. Proposes Pilot for Partial Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon
The United States is pushing a pilot plan to use the Lebanese Army against Hezbollah, which could allow Israel to pull back from parts of southern Lebanon. Israeli-Lebanese talks…
US Ambassador Defends Israel’s Strikes in South Lebanon
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee defended Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon after French criticism. He said a ceasefire will come only when Hezbollah stops firing, while France says…
France Urges Israel to Halt Operations in Lebanon, Calls on U.S. to Pressure It
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Israel should stop its operations in Lebanon and that the United States should pressure it. He also said France is still pursuing an…
After public criticism, Israel authorizes fire in Lebanon’s “yellow line” zone
Israel’s political leadership has approved firing inside Lebanon’s “yellow line” after repeated Hezbollah ceasefire violations and rising IDF casualties. The change follows field…
Vance announces 60-day Iran ceasefire, urges Israel to respect Lebanon deal
Vice President JD Vance announced that a 60-day ceasefire with Iran has begun after a memorandum of understanding, with the aim of reaching a final deal. He said Iran has halted a…
IDF Sets New Rules in Lebanon as Ceasefire Tensions Persist
The article says Hezbollah has been severely weakened, but it can still disrupt northern Israel and fight a guerrilla campaign in Lebanon. It outlines new IDF rules approved for s…
Israel Signals It Will Keep Operating in Lebanon Despite U.S.-Iran Deal
Israeli officials said the IDF will keep operating in Lebanon under the political leadership’s instructions, despite the new U.S.-Iran agreement. They said Israel will hold the ye…
IDF Maps New Security Zone in Southern Lebanon as Fighting and Casualties Continue
The IDF published a map of its new operating zone in southern Lebanon and warned civilians and the Lebanese army to stay clear while talks continue on next steps. At the same time…
Spain Trains Lebanese Army in Mine Clearance as Europe and the U.S. Expand Defense Spending
Spain has finished training Lebanese army troops to clear mines as part of a wider international effort led by MTC4L. The article also outlines major new U.S. and Polish defense p…
Hezbollah violations leave Israeli troops exposed in southern Lebanon
Hezbollah violated the ceasefire again, and an attack with explosive drones wounded five Israeli fighters, one seriously. The article says Israeli forces in southern Lebanon are c…
Hezbollah Leader Hails Deal as an Iranian Victory and Signals Openness to Lebanon Talks
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem praised the latest agreement as an Iranian victory and said Israel had failed to defeat his group. He also called on Lebanon's president and political…
Israel Alarmed by Trump Suggestion That Syria Handle Hezbollah
Israel is alarmed by Donald Trump’s idea that Syria should handle Hezbollah, seeing it as the worst-case scenario. Officials say the move could strengthen Turkish influence and ha…
Lebanon Split Over Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Deal as Hezbollah Claims Victory
Lebanon’s leaders and factions are split over the Iran-U.S. ceasefire deal, with Hezbollah calling it a victory and its rivals warning it strengthens the group. Prime Minister Naw…
Israeli strikes and exchanges of fire continue in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire optimism
The IDF attacked Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after the group fired rockets, mortars and an anti-tank missile at Israeli troops. The clashes unfolded while Lebanese offic…