Second Lebanon War

Netanyahu, Katz say IDF will stay in Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms

Katz noted that the IDF's current military goal in Lebanon was not to return the situation to its previous state, but to "change the reality and bring security to the residents of the North."

DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz at the memorial service for IDF soldiers killed during the Second Lebanon War.
IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge, shared by the military on May 31, 2026.

IDF chief during Second Lebanon War urges current commanders to challenge gov't Lebanon policy

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon on April 25, 2026.

IDF to present findings of investigation into Israelis entering Bint Jbail's active warzone

IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon.

IDF says disarming Hezbollah unrealistic without full-scale invasion as troops push towards Litani


Winograd: Striking Iran may endanger Israel's future

Former judge lashes out at Barak, Netanyahu for ignoring advice of defense establishment; Mofaz: PM is "confused, unfocused."

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PM backtracks on portfolio changes amid war talk

Netanyahu cites possible "misinterpretation" as reason for his decision; MKs say move would have rivaled the Halutz Affair.

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C'tee okays PM portfolio changes amid war rumors

Netanyahu backtracks on request to alter investments to avoid Iran commentary; Mofaz: Move betrays PM's intent to strike Iran.

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‘War with Iran could cost economy over NIS 160b.’

Business information group says war will include damage to Central Israel, unlike previous wars which focused on North.

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Vilnai: Israel is more ready than ever for war

In 'Post' interview. outgoing minister says Israel will only strike Iran "if the sword was clearly at our throats."

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Grapevine: Saddling up for sadness

A COUPLE of weeks back, there was an item in this column about actress Dora Segal’s donating her hair to cancer patients who had lost their own.

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‘Iranians help Hezbollah build tunnels in Lebanon'

Beirut newspaper ‘Al-Joumhouria’ cites ‘security study’ saying terror group has upgraded underground structures.

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Israel concerned UNIFIL heading toward collapse

Concern follows France, Italy decide to withdraw significant number of troops from the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon.

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IDF to fire 700 career personnel due to budget cuts

Budget cuts mean layoffs, less training, and canceling procurements of weapons systems, says IDF.

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Yishai apologizes for 2nd Lebanon War comment

Interior minister: I regret offending bereaved families of fallen soldiers – the press twisted my words.

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