Lebanon

My Word: Mending fences in good faith - opinion

True peace won’t be achieved without disarming and dismantling Hamas, Hezbollah, and, above all, their sponsor, Iran.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as State Department Counselor Daniel Holler, Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter and Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh sign a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, June 26, 2026.
IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank; illustrative.

IDF destroys tunnels, kills terrorists, arrests over 60 terror suspects in North, South, West Bank

(ILLUSTRATIVE) AN IDF soldier aiming out of a window in southern Lebanon.

IDF reservist severely wounded during altercation with terrorist near Bint Jbail

A boy holds a yellow Hezbollah flag while walking among a crowd during a mourning ceremony in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, June 26, 2026

Why Israeli officials fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could still rearm despite Lebanon deal - exclusive


Poll shows most Israelis favor hardline security policies on Lebanon, Iran, Palestinians

The findings suggest widespread acceptance of the view that Hezbollah poses a significant threat requiring decisive steps, even at the risk of regional escalation.

Damage by Israeli airstrikes in the centre of Nabatieh on June 26, 2026 in Nabatieh, Lebanon.

US, Israel, Lebanon agreement is ‘first step to restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty,' Aoun says

Aoun described the agreement as the beginning of a road to bring about freedom and dignity to the people of Lebanon, “who sacrificed, endured, and confronted the harshest conditions.”

 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.

Trump’s regional realignment sparks debate over US support for Israel - opinion

The US-Iran ceasefire deal and Vance’s remarks spark fresh tensions with Israel over shifting US regional strategy in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Vice President JD Vance during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, earlier this year.

US-Israel-Lebanon sign trilateral framework agreement aimed at dismantling Hezbollah

The agreement outlines a structured process for disarming Hezbollah, dismantling terrorist infrastructure, and enabling the IDF to withdraw from Lebanon once the threat posed by Hezbollah is removed.

Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter speaks next to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, State Department Counselor Daniel Holler, and Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh during a meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, June 26, 2026.

Cabinet clashes over claims IDF operations restricted in southern Lebanon

A cabinet exchange erupted after ministers said soldiers in southern Lebanon reported restrictions. Netanyahu and Katz denied claims, saying troops face no limits

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz attends an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem on April 20, 2026.

Israel-Lebanon talks continue under US mediation despite deadlock over Hezbollah disarmament

The Israeli Embassy in the United States confirmed the extension of the talks, which entered their fourth day. The negotiating teams will return to the table at the US State Department in the morning

IDF troops operate in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon.

US strikes Iran as Israel, Lebanon sign framework agreement

Vance on strikes: 'Violence will be met with violence' • Aoun: Israel-Lebanon agreement ‘first step to restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty' • Trump says frozen Iranian funds will buy American goods

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails in the Arabian Sea, June 23, 2026.

Quds force commander demands Israel leave Lebanon as Iran's deputy FM threatens Italy, Romania

"You Zionists must leave all of Lebanon. This land is the arena of resistance and steadfastness, not a playground for occupiers," he demanded in a social media post.

 BRIGADIER-GENERAL Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards Quds Force.

Netanyahu heckled, told to 'go home' during combat officer graduation ceremony speech

Members of the crowd shouted "Go home" at Netanyahu, although cheering could be heard afterward.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attend the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026.

CENTCOM chief Cooper to visit Zamir as Lebanon ceasefire, withdrawal terms in play

For months in late 2024, the IDF complained that the Lebanese army was afraid of Hezbollah and not nearly aggressive enough in handling issues and complaints.

IDF soldiers operate against Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, June 21, 2026.