Senior official says 'preparations set in motion' for Hezbollah war
A high-ranking Israeli official characterizes the escalating tensions with Hezbollah as a situation "on the precipice of conflict."
Lebanon War
IDF northern chief floats buffer zone in Lebanon
Israel Hayom has learned that the Major General Ori Gordin has argued behind closed doors that current conditions are favorable for the IDF to swiftly implement such a move. IDF says it won't comment on internal deliberations.
US official warns of Lebanon war: Thousands will die, we need deal now
The official calls for a comprehensive agreement that includes security arrangements at the border and enforcement mechanisms, unlike Resolution 1701, which was not implemented. "We must prevent a return to pre-Oct. 7."
High rise in northern Israel hit by Hezbollah drone
The aircraft strikes a residential building in the coastal city of Nahariya, with no casualties reported. Siren alerts sound in northern Israel simultaneously Hezbollah targets multiple cities.
Minister warns Israel might soon have to 'take care' of Hezbollah
Speaking at the MEAD conference in Washington, Benny Gantz calls for increased pressure on Iran, says, "the time for action in the north has come and we are late on this."
Hezbollah hits strategic base in northern Israel
According to Lebanese sources, an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon resulted in two Hezbollah terrorists being assassinated and one injured person. This incident follows a series of rocket launches from Lebanon towards northern Israel.
Soldier killed in Hezbollah barrage on north
The fallen soldier is named as Chief Warrant Officer Mahmood Amaria, 45, a tracker in the 300th “Baram” Regional Brigade, from Ibtin.
Hezbollah evacuates command centers in Dahiya, Beirut
Iranian officials tell the Hezbollah-affiliated newspaper Al-Akhbar that while Tehran is discussing a decisive and inevitable response, the option for a large-scale, multi-front attack is being reconsidered.
Global embassies, nationals flee Lebanon fearing war
The US Embassy in Beirut issued a new warning to American citizens on Saturday, urging them to take any available flight out of Beirut.
IDF eliminated Hezbollah No. 2 in Beirut
Following the deadly attack on Majdal Shams that killed 12 children, the IDF has successfuly eliminated the high-ranking commander responsible.