Israel and Lebanon

Netanyahu claims responsibility for Syria coup

Netanyahu claims responsibility for Syria coup

The change of power in Syria is the result of Israeli strikes on Iran and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. "This is a direct result of strikes we delivered on Iran and …

Israeli army attacks 'terrorist targets' in Lebanon

Israeli army attacks 'terrorist targets' in Lebanon

The Israeli military launched a wave of airstrikes in Lebanon on Monday evening after Hezbollah launched two mortars at the Mount Dov area for the first time since the ceasefire took effect last week. The Israel Defense Forces …

Azerbaijan calls on Israel and Lebanon for peace

Azerbaijan calls on Israel and Lebanon for peace

Azerbaijan announced that it welcomed a cease-fire deal between Israel and Lebanon, which took effect early Wednesday. The Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry said Baku welcomes the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and expects this …

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal enters force

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal enters force

The Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire agreement entered force this morning. The U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement comes into force at 4:00 a.m. local time (2:00 a.m. GMT) of November 27. The ceasefire agreement includes a …

Israel-Hezbollah peace 'very close'

Israel-Hezbollah peace 'very close'

Israel is said to be edging closer to a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to reports. A ceasefire deal between Israel and the …

Hezbollah tries to kill Netanyahu

Hezbollah tries to kill Netanyahu

A drone has been "launched towards" the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the coastal town of Caesarea, his office has said. "The prime minister and his wife were not at the …

Rocket fired at Haifa from Lebanon

Rocket fired at Haifa from Lebanon

The Israeli army's press service reported that some 10 rockets were fired at the Haifa area from Lebanon on Monday morning. The military says most of …

Israel expands closed military zone in country's north

Israel expands closed military zone in country's north

Israel's army said five new areas along its border with Lebanon had been declared a closed military zone, as its troops battled Hezbollah forces inside the neighboring country.  "Following a situational …

USA to assist in restoration of Lebanon

USA to assist in restoration of Lebanon

The US Secretary of State said that Washington would assist in the restoration of Lebanon. He also stressed that Israel has the right to self-defense.

Iran ready to send troops to Lebanon and Golan Heights

Iran ready to send troops to Lebanon and Golan Heights

Former IRGC General Mohsen Rafighdoost said Iran could send troops to Lebanon or the Golan Heights - this option being discussed among others to help in the fight against Israel. "All options, even …