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Compensation to be given to employers of reserve soldiers, Knesset plenum decides
"The fronts of the conflict rely on a solid economic rear," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding the decision, which hopes to alleviate the economic burden of employing reserve soldiers.
Lebanese gov't yet to take any action against Hezbollah, Israeli officials tell 'Post'
Israel prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump, Katz says
Smotrich: US supports Israeli West Bank settlement expansion - interview
Israeli air force strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut for second time on Friday
IDF attacks in Beirut often target the southern suburb of Dahiyeh, long considered a Hezbollah stronghold.
Tunnel systems, dissenting launch crews: A glimpse into the IDF's hunt for Iran's missile launchers
Of the approximately 470 launchers, fewer than 180 (40%) remain operational, while the rest are severely damaged or destroyed in airstrikes.
What is IDF's view on pontential long-term occupation of southern Lebanon? - analysis
Is Israel prepared to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River on a long-term basis, or is its readiness to hold onto the area a temporary tactic to apply short-term pressure on Hezbollah?
Lebanese army 'lied to the IDF,' didn't disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Israeli officers say
“The Lebanese army lied to the IDF. They deceived Israel. They claimed they had enforced the decision to demilitarize southern Lebanon," one Israeli officer said.
Defense Minister Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir confirm IDF dropped 15,000 bombs on Iran
The overall pace of IDF, US attacks is still cooling off overall, the release noted.
Talk of annexation in Lebanon risks undermining Israel’s case against Hezbollah - editorial
Israel’s push to secure its northern border is justified, but rhetoric about the Litani River risks blurring defense with annexation, carrying serious strategic and diplomatic costs.
Israel announces territorial seizure in Lebanon up to Litani River
At a meeting with the military chief of staff, Katz said Israeli forces would "control the remaining bridges and the security zone up to the Litani," a river that meets the Mediterranean.
IDF strikes Hezbollah fuel stations across Lebanon, targets main financial infrastructures
The IDF also located and destroyed a Hezbollah terror tunnel near Mount Dov, along the Israel-Lebanon border in the Upper Galilee.
'Gaza model': Netanyahu, Katz instruct IDF to strike bridges, homes in southern Lebanon
Israel's defense minister said he ordered "an acceleration in the destruction of Lebanese homes in contact-line villages...in accordance with the model of Beit Hanun and Rafah in Gaza."
IDF eliminates Imam Hussein Division Commander within a week of eliminating his predecessor
Hassan Ali Marwan was previously responsible for the division’s operations, commanding the launch of missiles, UAVs, and rockets toward the State of Israel and IDF troops in southern Lebanon.
