Lebanese civilians force their way into the south, despite security warnings Some individuals bypassed barricades set up by the Lebanese army as they moved toward areas previously considered active combat zones. April 17, 2026
Security forces raid fake Hamas-backed charity organizations near Hebron During the operation, forces entered the Arab village of Idhna near Hebron, where five suspects were arrested and 100,000 shekels were confiscated. April 17, 2026
Netanyahu characterizes upcoming direct talks with Lebanon as ‘historic’ US President Donald Trump plans to host Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House to help advance negotiations. April 16, 2026
Trump declares Israel-Lebanon ceasefire 'I will be inviting Bibi Netanyahu and the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, to the White House for the first meaningful talks between Israel and Lebanon since 1983,' Trump wrote. April 16, 2026
Israel demands Lebanon buffer zone as Beirut softens ceasefire terms Lebanon drops demands for Israel to withdraw from its territory in exchange for a ceasefire, as Israel pushes for buffer zone. April 16, 2026
IDF soldiers seize Hezbollah weapons in Bint Jbeil school Bint Jbeil, a Hezbollah stronghold, is about two kilometers from the border and overlooks several Israeli communities. April 16, 2026
Trump hails historic talks, but Lebanese president refuses to speak with Netanyahu President Trump pushing for 'breathing room’ between Israel and Lebanon, says the two countries will hold high-level talks for the first time in decades. April 16, 2026
Amid truce talks, IDF chief approves plans to attack Iran and Hezbollah Zamir said Israeli forces are positioned for rapid escalation if required. April 15, 2026
Israel denies Lebanon ceasefire imminent, refutes Iranian official’s report of truce A senior Iranian official told a Lebanese channel that the emerging arrangement is expected to coincide with a ceasefire involving Tehran. April 15, 2026
Pro-Iran media says Israel agreed to temporary ceasefire with Hezbollah Pro-Iranian Lebanese outlet reports that Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a temporary truce, set to go into effect on Wednesday night. April 15, 2026
New flotilla carrying 1,000 anti-Israel activists departs from Spain for Gaza Strip More than 70 vessels carrying over 1,000 people set out from Barcelona, bound for Gaza, as part of the latest anti-Israel flotilla. April 15, 2026
Hamas rejects Board of Peace envoy’s disarmament plan – report Gaza terror group lashes out at US-backed Board of Peace envoy, accusing him of serving Israel’s interests, and denounces framework for Gaza demilitarization. April 15, 2026
One person lightly wounded by Hezbollah rocket strike on Arab-Israeli city On Tuesday, the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States agreed that their countries would hold direct negotiations following the first meeting between the two sides since 1993. April 15, 2026
Mossad chief: War with Iran not over until its ‘extremist regime’ falls Barnea said Israel repeatedly raised red flags about Iran’s nuclear program and expanding ballistic missile arsenal. April 14, 2026
Rubio says ‘historic’ Israel-Lebanon talks should outline framework for peace The meeting marked a rare encounter between representatives of governments that have remained technically in a state of war since the modern state of Israel was established in 1948. April 14, 2026
Life between sirens: Inside Kiryat Shmona’s return to war Several residents who have remained or recently returned each describe a different way of living with fear, attachment and uncertainty. April 14, 2026
IDF soldier KIA in southern Lebanon According to Israeli military figures, 938 Israeli soldiers have been killed since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, cross-border assault. April 14, 2026
US guaranteed Lebanon that Israel will be forced into ceasefire – report Trump administration reportedly gave Beirut assurances that Israel will be pressured to accept a ceasefire in Lebanon. April 14, 2026
Israel-Lebanon peace talks to begin in Washington Israel and Lebanon enter rare talks as Hezbollah threatens escalation. April 14, 2026
Qatar, UN quietly rehabilitating Gaza Strip – without Hamas disarmament As Board of Peace's Gaza plan flounders, Qatar and the United Nations are already working to rehabilitate the Gaza Strip - despite Hamas refusing to disarm. April 13, 2026
Hamas issues new demands in Gaza peace talks Hamas continues to evade disarmament requirements while piling on new demands of Israel in talks with Egyptian mediators. April 13, 2026
IDF kills terrorists tied to abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and other hostages The strike killed Ali Sami Mohammad Shakra, who participated in the kidnapping of Goldberg-Polin, Alon Ohel, Eliya Cohen and Or Levy from a bomb shelter in Re’im. April 12, 2026
IDF hunts down killer of fallen soldier in close-quarters raid The soldiers engaged the terrorist in close combat and killed him. April 12, 2026
How the IDF infiltrated Hezbollah’s command core After the 'Beeper' operation, which disrupted thousands of Hezbollah communication devices, Israeli media reported that the IDF had gained a far deeper understanding of the organization’s communications architecture. April 12, 2026
Gaza plan on hold as Board of Peace faces funding gap Board of Peace has received just $1 billion out of $17 billion pledged, hampering efforts by the Trump administration to move forward with its Gaza reconstruction plan. April 12, 2026
Netanyahu declares ‘historic victory’ over Iran, claims regime decapitated and nuclear program ‘crushed’ Netanyahu praised the unprecedented cooperation with the United States under President Donald Trump, noting that American forces fought 'wing to wing' with Israel for nearly 40 days. April 12, 2026
Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets into Israel; IDF hits 200 terror targets in Lebanon The IDF spokesperson released footage from an encounter in which two soldiers from the Paratroopers Brigade were moderately wounded during close-quarters combat. April 11, 2026
‘It’s terrible — what was the war for?’ Israelis doubt ceasefire will last For bakery owner Yoel Khalifa, the war’s impact was felt most in daily life. April 11, 2026
IDF: 1,400 Hezbollah terrorists killed, over 200 missile launchers destroyed In the recent large-scale attack, at least 180 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in three areas simultaneously, the IDF said. April 11, 2026
IDF warns Hezbollah: Don’t use ambulances or we’ll destroy them An IDF Spokesperson said that Hezbollah must immediately stop using ambulances as part of its operations in Lebanon. April 10, 2026
IDF chief: Fight against Hezbollah continues with ‘great intensity’ Zamir said the IDF’s achievements in the war against Iran were 'unprecedented and historic,' adding that the Tehran regime had been significantly weakened by the conflict. April 10, 2026
Netanyahu orders direct talks ‘under fire’ with Lebanon Israeli officials later clarified that the talks would proceed “under fire,” with no ceasefire in place before or during the negotiations. April 9, 2026
Trump presses Israel to scale back Lebanon strikes amid Iran diplomacy 'I spoke with Bibi and he’s going to low-key it,' Trump said. April 9, 2026
Northern Israel hit by fresh rocket sirens as Hezbollah fires from Lebanon The regime in Tehran has threatened to blow up the fragile ceasefire over the Hezbollah issue, warning of retaliation for Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. April 9, 2026
Hamas signals no retreat: The US fantasy of disarmament and peace Stripped of its religious and ideological language, the message is simple: Hamas has no intention of ending the war. It is preparing for more. April 9, 2026
‘Israel must stop’: US allies demand ceasefire be extended to Lebanon European Union joins 15 countries in calling for Israeli operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon to be ended as part of the Iran ceasefire. April 9, 2026
Hezbollah chief’s top aide among nearly 200 killed in IDF strikes Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem's top aide, Ali Yusuf Harshi, was among nearly 200 terrorists killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon following Iran ceasefire. April 9, 2026
Al Jazeera reporter killed in Gaza helped build Hamas arsenal A comprehensive study released in December 2025 found that about 60% of individuals identified as journalists killed during the war in Gaza were members of or affiliated with terrorist organizations, primarily Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. April 9, 2026
IDF updates nationwide defensive guidelines In frontline areas—including the northern Golan, Upper Galilee, the Haifa Bay Area and the communities of Katzrin and Kidmat Tzvi—activity will remain limited. April 9, 2026
IDF confirms halt to Iran strikes, says fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon ongoing IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated that the IDF had killed more than 1,000 Hezbollah operatives since the Iranian-backed terrorist group joined the war on March 2. April 8, 2026
Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest airstrikes of the war Hezbollah is likely to issue a statement outlining its formal position on the ceasefire and on Netanyahu’s assertion that Lebanon is not included, the three Lebanese sources said. April 8, 2026
IDF soldier killed, five wounded in south Lebanon During the attack an IDF officer was seriously wounded, while four additional soldiers sustained light to moderate injuries. April 8, 2026
IDF targets Iranian ballistic missile capabilities, IRGC terror assets in Tehran The IAF also completed a large-scale wave of strikes aimed at degrading Iran’s air force at airports in Tehran. April 7, 2026
Hamas defiant ahead of disarmament deadline Hamas is resisting pressure from the Board of Peace to abide by the terms of the ceasefire with Israel, as it continues refusing to surrender its weapons. April 7, 2026
Israel knocks out 85% of the Islamic Republic’s petrochemical production The two attacks constitute 'a severe economic blow to the Iranian regime, amounting to tens of billions of dollars.' April 6, 2026
Israel approves major expansion of Arrow missile interceptor production The Arrow-3 system, Israel’s long-range ballistic missile interceptor, had its first operational success when it shot down a ballistic missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen in November 2023. April 6, 2026
IDF eliminates IRGC intelligence chief in Tehran During the current war, Khadami was responsible for gathering intelligence used by senior Iranian leadership, and the intelligence he collected was used to advance and carry out terrorist operations. April 6, 2026
Police: Al Jazeera connected Israeli to foreign intelligence agent Natur was asked to operate a news page under the direction of that contact, publishing content intended to amplify messages serving the enemy, police said. April 6, 2026
Four bodies recovered after Iranian missile strikes Haifa building Explosive ordnance experts were also working at the scene amid concerns that part of the missile’s warhead may not have detonated. April 6, 2026
IDF kills IRGC oil chief in Tehran strike According to the IDF, Ashrafi managed commercial operations, estimated at generating profits that ran into the billions per year. April 5, 2026
IDF troops eliminate Gaza terror cell Another source with direct knowledge of the Board’s thinking said that Hamas’s response meant that talks were unlikely to lead to a breakthrough. April 5, 2026
Israeli jets strike Iranian chemical and missile infrastructure Over the past 24 hours, Israeli fighter jets struck more than 120 air-defense and missile targets in central and western Iran, the military said on Sunday morning. April 5, 2026
IAF switches tactics to hit underground missile launchers As long as drones remain overhead, every attempt to move a launcher becomes a high‑risk gamble. April 5, 2026
IDF soldier killed in friendly fire incident in south Lebanon The gunfire fatally struck Ludar and seriously injured another soldier. April 4, 2026
Israeli Air Force attacks IRGC, missile infrastructure in Iran The Israel Defense Forces struck more than 50 ballistic missile sites across Iran during the first day of Passover, the military said. April 4, 2026
Iranian missile hits near IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv On Friday night, a 79-year-old man was lightly wounded from rocks that hit him from a rocket blast in northern Israel April 4, 2026
IDF says Hezbollah cannot be fully disarmed without ground invasion The IDF said it is likely to maintain a security zone extending two to four km. into southern Lebanon after the current conflict ends April 3, 2026
1,000 terrorists killed, Hezbollah financial assets targeted in past month Israel has also assassinated several Hamas financiers in Lebanon, most recently Walid Muhammad Dib and Wassam Mustafa Hussein Ta. April 3, 2026
Sign language interpreter and two other Israelis charged with spying for Iran In a separate case announced the same day, prosecutors filed an indictment against two young men from Modi’in Illit, Israel Levkovich, 20, and Oral Makitan, 25, on espionage charges. April 3, 2026
Iran fires missiles at central Israel overnight Iran-backed Houthi terrorists announced on Thursday that they had carried out a fourth missile strike targeting Israel. April 3, 2026
