Israel PM Says Capturing Beaufort ‘Dramatic Shift’ in Lebanon Offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort on Sunday.
Hezbollah Drone Barrage Pressures Israeli Military Defenses
Over 15 explosive unmanned aerial systems launched by Iran-backed Islamist group Hezbollah detonated in Israel on Tuesday, with several striking inside military areas, amid mounting concerns over the increasing use of drones in cross-border attacks.
New Strikes Threaten Ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon
Tehran on Tuesday accused Washington of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes, while Israeli bombardment in Lebanon left dozens dead, threatening an increasingly fragile truce there.
Israel Steps up Lebanon Strikes as Netanyahu Escalates Offensive
The Israeli army intensified strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in an effort to "crush" Hezbollah.
Hezbollah Chief Says Hopes for Iran-US Deal and That It Includes Lebanon
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expressed hope Sunday for an agreement between Iran and the US and that Lebanon, where Israel and the Iran-backed group are at war, would be part of its terms.
US, Iran Seek to Finalize ‘Largely Negotiated’ Deal to End War
The United States and Iran sought on Sunday to finalize an agreement to formally end the Middle East war after Donald Trump said a proposal that included opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz was "largely negotiated."
Iran Weighs Peace Proposal, Accuses US of ‘Excessive Demands’
Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands," Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic Republic considered the latest peace proposal.
Israeli Strike Kills 2 in South Lebanon: Military
The Israeli military carried out an airstrike in south Lebanon, killing two people it said on Friday were armed and "moving in a suspicious manner" in an area where it is fighting Hezbollah.
US, Iran Trade Threats but Trump Says Tehran Wants Peace Deal
President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again — a day after he said he had held off a major assault in hopes of a peace deal — but Tehran's army threatened to open "new fronts" if he went ahead.
Israel Strikes South Lebanon Day After Ceasefire Extension
Israel launched a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, despite the extension of the truce between the two countries.
Lebanon, Israel to Hold New Talks in US as Ceasefire Nears End
Lebanon and Israel are to hold peace talks in Washington, as their ceasefire, still be in place despite Israeli strikes, nears its end.
Israeli Strikes on Highway South of Beirut Kill Eight People: Ministry
Israeli strikes targeting cars on a highway south of Beirut killed eight people, including two children, Lebanon's health ministry said.
Hezbollah Chief Says Group’s Weapons Not Part of Talks With Israel
Hezbollah chief said that his Iran-backed group's weapons were not part of upcoming negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.
Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon Kill 2 Paramedics Affiliated With Hezbollah
Israel kept up strikes on south Lebanon despite a ceasefire, with authorities saying two paramedics were killed.
Israel Strikes Several Parts of South Lebanon, Says Targeted Hezbollah
Israel carried out strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday, its military saying it hit dozens of Hezbollah targets.
Lebanon Says 13 Killed in Israeli Strikes
Lebanon's health ministry said 13 people were killed on Friday in Israeli strikes in the south, including in a town where Israel's army had issued an evacuation order despite a ceasefire.
Israel Army Says Soldier Killed in South Lebanon
The Israeli army said Thursday that a soldier was killed in southern Lebanon, the fourth such death since a fragile ceasefire took effect there earlier this month.
Lebanon Army Says Targeted Israeli Strike Wounds Two Troops
The Lebanese army said on Tuesday that two soldiers were wounded in a targeted Israeli strike while they were engaged in a rescue operation in southern Lebanon, despite an ongoing ceasefire between the two countries.
Israel Defense Minister Warns Hezbollah Chief ‘Playing With Fire’
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Monday that Hezbollah's defiance would bring catastrophic consequences for Lebanon after the militant group's leader rejected proposed direct talks between the two countries.
Israel PM Says Hezbollah Trying to ‘Sabotage’ Peace Efforts With Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah on Friday of trying to "sabotage" efforts to reach a peace agreement with Lebanon.
Israel, Lebanon Extend Ceasefire as Iran Peace Talks Stall
Israel and Lebanon extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump said Thursday, as the US remained at a standstill in negotiations with Iran to end the Middle East war.
Lebanon Meets Israel in Washington to Request Truce Extension
Israel and Lebanon hold a new round of talks in Washington on Thursday, during which Beirut plans to request a one-month extension of a ceasefire due to expire within days.
Lebanon President Says Aiming to End Hostilities With Israel Talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the occupation in southern Lebanon, even as Hezbollah and its supporters rejected the negotiations.
Israel Vows to Level Homes in Lebanon, Counter Threats With ‘Full Force’
Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against threats in Lebanon despite a truce, and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah.
