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Lebanon

The Lebanese Republic is an Arab country in the Middle East. It borders Israel to the south, Syria in the east and north, and the Mediterranean Sea forms its western border. The country's population is very diverse, and includes Shiite and Sunni Muslims, Maronite Christians, and Druze citizens. The official language is Arabic, and there are also many French speakers in the country. The Shia terrorist organization Hezbollah operates in Lebanon, led by Hassan Nasrallah.
Weapons found in the underground route located in the area of ​​the village of Majdal Zun

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Defense News

IDF uncovers major Hezbollah tunnel complex beneath southern Lebanese village

More than 20 operatives killed and over 50 terrorist sites dismantled as troops discover a 650-feet underground network containing launch shafts, missiles and UAVs

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IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir

2 min

Defense News

Chief Zamir visits troops in southern Lebanon, warns ceasefire is 'fragile'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir salutes 401st Brigade after losses, vows readiness to resume combat operations amid visit to Israel's northern border

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Betsalel Smotrich

2 min

Defense News

Bezalel Smotrich: "Israel will remain in Lebanon even in the face of American pressure"

"As long as Hezbollah is not disarmed, we will not move an inch," he insisted

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From Left to Right: Staff Sergeant Nave Habshoosh (20), Staff Sergeant Yoav Klein (21), Staff Sergeant Liav Kababia (20), Sergeant First Class Nir Ben Ari (21)

2 min

Defense News

IDF releases names of four more soldiers killed in southern Lebanon since Friday

In total, five soldiers were killed. Three of the soldiers were part of the four killed on Friday in Hezbollah attack, third one killed in separate incident during operation near the village of Tebnit

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Benjamin Netanyahou, juin 2026

4 min

Defense News

Israel vows forceful response after four soldiers killed in southern Lebanon

“My instructions are clear: Israel will not tolerate any attack against its soldiers or its territory, and will make Hezbollah pay a very heavy price for these aggressions,” Netanyahu declared

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Fallen IDF Lieutenant Colonel Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon

2 min

Defense News

LTC Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, three more soldiers killed in combat in southern Lebanon

Five other IDF soldiers injured, one severely, in explosive drone impact in southern Lebanon, all were evacuated for medical treatment

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Hezbollah members raise their group flags and chant slogans as they attend the funeral procession of Hezbollah commanders Ibrahim Kobeisi and Hussein Ezzedine in Beirut's southern suburb, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

2 min

US / Canada

US Treasury Department sanctions Hezbollah-linked Lebanese officials and business network

Under the designations, all property, and interests in property of the sanctioned individuals and entities within US jurisdiction are blocked

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IDF operates in Hezbollah stronghold of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon

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Defense News

IDF publishes map of updated security zone in southern Lebanon

As tensions persist along the Israel-Lebanon border, the military says the deployment is intended to prevent cross-border threats and protect northern Israeli communities

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President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Jerusalem.

3 min

Diplomacy

Trump-Netanyahu rift deepens as Iran deal exposes clashing aims – report

‘No one can handle Netanyahu; he wants to bomb everyone,’ Trump says according to a Wall Street Journal Report, detailing how Israeli officials were surprised by MoU

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Sergeant Major (Res.) Alexander Filin

1 min

Defense News

IDF soldier Major (Res.) Alexander Filin killed in combat in southern Lebanon

Seven other soldiers were injured and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment

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Le président syrien Ahmed al-Sharaa

3 min

Middle East

Syria's al-Sharaa rejects military action against Hezbollah despite Trump's push - report

Ankara has conveyed messages to Syrian officials urging them to avoid direct confrontation with Hezbollah, fearing that such a move could further strengthen Israel's strategic position in the region

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Donald Trump, le 10.06.2026

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Iran & Eastern States

US-Iran MoU’s published copy includes end of war on all fronts including Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz reopening, end to all Iranian sanctions with final deal

Final agreement will be negotiated within 60 days, immediately with MoU signing US will issues waiver for export of Iranian oil

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Benjamin Netanyahou et Donald Trump à l'issue de leur rencontre en Floride, le 29 décembre 2025

1 min

Defense News

Israel formally requested access to the US-Iran MoU and was denied, i24NEWS has learned | LIVE BLOG

Trump at G7 meeting with Qatari emir: All hell will rain down on Iran if it acquires a nuclear weapon • Qatari foreign ministry announces it will participate in Geneva US-Iran talks

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Donald Trump dans le bureau ovale, le 04.06.2026

2 min

Defense News

Iran will not receive sanction relief until they 'do what they are supposed to' Trump declares | LIVE BLOG

Israeli drone strikes motorcycle in south Lebanon, the 2nd apparent Israeli strike following US-Iran MoU announcement

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President Donald Trump gestures as he steps off Air Force One, early Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

1 min

Defense News

President Donald Trump announces peace agreement has been reached with Iran | LIVE BLOG

According to the Prime Minister of Pakistan' post on X the official signing ceremony will be on Friday in Switzerland

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MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will host the World Cup final

2 min

FIFA World Cup 2026

IDF expected to scrap plan to stream World Cup for troops on classified military network

i24NEWS has learned that the IDF is expected to block the use of its encrypted Z-TUBE platform for World Cup broadcasts, despite earlier plans to bring the tournament to soldiers in Lebanon

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FILE - Saudi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accompanies Lebanese President Joseph Aoun upon his arrival to the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2025.

2 min

Middle East

Saudi Arabia lifts five-year ban on Lebanese imports in sign of support for Beirut government

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the resumption of Lebanese exports after Beirut fulfilled commitments on rebuilding state institutions and curbing drug smuggling

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Donald Trump et Mojtaba Khamenei

1 min

Defense News

'Deal signing shortly:' Trump cancels scheduled strikes and announces Iran's leadership agrees to deal | LIVE BLOG

US accepts Iran’s draft proposal, likelihood of final approval by Iran is high, Iranian media reports

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog visit northern Israel

2 min

Diplomacy

Herzog extends hand of peace to Lebanon from northern border, warns of Hezbollah influence

The Israeli president addressed Lebanese leadership and citizens in Arabic and English, saying peace is achievable but Lebanon must break free from Iranian and Hezbollah control

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President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Jerusalem.

3 min

US / Canada

‘I wonder if Bibi even wants to continue:’ Trump casts doubt on Netanyahu’s political future

"I don't know," Trump said when questioned about whether Netanyahu would lead Israel’s upcoming election. "He's had an incredible career. Does he want to continue?"

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Strike on Iran

1 min

Defense News

If Iran doesn’t sign a deal with the US, ‘we’ll bomb the shit out of them tomorrow night,’ Trump declares | LIVE BLOG

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed to all shipping, but CENTCOM later said the waterway remains open and no US warships were hit during clashes with Iranian forces

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IDF troops in southern Lebanon

3 min

Defense News

Northern residents on edge after terrorist infiltration from Lebanon

The military said troops eliminated the suspect after an exchange of fire near the Lebanese border, with no injuries reported among Israeli forces

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Le cabinet israélien

2 min

Politics

Israeli ministers clash as cabinet debates Iran response and Lebanon

Ben Gvir calls for detaining Hezbollah families; Dichter demands harder Iran strikes in next round

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Le président américain Donald Trump s’exprime lors d’une réunion du cabinet à la Maison Blanche, à Washington, le 27 mai 2026.

2 min

Defense News

US launches ‘self-defense strikes’ in Iran in response to downing of Apache helicopter | LIVE BLOG

Trump declared in a TruthSocial post that Iran shot down US Apache helicopter over Hormuz Strait yesterday, says US will respond ‘out of necessity’

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