Lebanon

January 15, 2025, 9:32 am

Joseph Aoun and the new Middle East: Lebanon at a pivotal moment

Lebanon stands at a critical juncture, with the election of Aoun offering a chance to reclaim stability and sovereignty.

By Harold Rhode

First responders stand next to a crater where a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an area in northern Israel's Haifa district on October 31, 2024 (Ahmad Gharabli/ AFP)

November 26, 2024, 4:30 pm

Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire in war with Hezbollah

The deal — which would be the longest ceasefire Israel has agreed to since Hamas invaded from Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023 — signals a new phase in Israel’s multi-front war.

By Ron Kampeas

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan Visit to Israel. May 19-20, 2024 (Photo via U.S. Embassy Jerusalem, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

November 26, 2024, 10:14 am

US seeking to leverage Lebanon ceasefire for Gaza deal

U.S. Special Coordinator for the Middle East was heading to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss using an Israel-Hezbollah truce as a "catalyst" to end hostilities with Hamas.

By JNS

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on April 17, 2024. (Maayan Toaf/ GPO)

November 25, 2024, 4:18 pm

Israel set to okay 60-day Lebanon truce Tuesday, but pledges to act against Hezbollah

Threat of US action at UN played into Jerusalem’s decision-making, says official, asserting that, even if reluctantly, ministers will get in line behind cessation of hostilities

By Lazar Berman

Israeli rescue forces at the site of a Hezbollah rocket attack in the northern city of Nahariya, Nov. 12, 2024. (Credit: Magen David Adom)

November 12, 2024, 12:21 pm

Hezbollah terror rocket kills two in Nahariya

Alerts were also activated in the central cities of Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Petah Tikvah, as well as in the Sharon region.

By JNS

The aftermath of a rocket strike near Metula, October 31, 2024 (Screen grab via Channel 12 used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

October 31, 2024, 9:49 am

5 killed, one seriously wounded in direct Hezbollah rocket strike near Metula

Strike hit apple orchard where the men were working; IDF issues evacuation orders in Lebanon’s Baalbek ahead of strikes

By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem delivers a televised speech on October 30, 2024. (Screenshot)

October 30, 2024, 3:40 pm

New Hezbollah chief threatens Netanyahu, but opens door for ceasefire in first speech

Naim Qassem vows to follow in Nasrallah’s footsteps, says terror group could fight on for months; says Hezbollah ‘won’t beg’ for truce, but doesn’t explicitly link one to Gaza

By By Gianluca Pacchiani, Agencies and ToI Staff

United Hatzalah first responders at the site of a drone strike on the Binyamina area in Israel, Oct. 13, 2024. (Credit: United Hatzalah.)

October 13, 2024, 6:27 pm

Over 60 wounded as Hezbollah drone strikes northern Israel

Three people were in critical condition; no sirens were triggered prior to the attack.

By JNS

Magen David Adom emergency medical crews arrive at the scene of a rocket impact in the Haifa area on Oct. 9, 2024. (Credit: MDA)

October 9, 2024, 1:52 pm

Two killed in Kiryat Shmona, several hurt in Haifa as Hezbollah rockets batter north

Military says 3 troops seriously wounded in southern Lebanon fighting, but touts drone strike on operatives who killed paratrooper last week

By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with troops in northern Israel, September 30, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/ Defense Ministry)

September 30, 2024, 7:43 pm

IDF says troops launched limited ground raids of Hezbollah sites across northern border

Incursion said aimed at removing Hezbollah infrastructure along border

By Jacob Magid

People listen to a speech by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on November 3, 2023 in Tehran, Iran. (Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

September 28, 2024, 9:15 pm

Israel kills Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah

It is the latest Israeli assassination of a terror group leader and a pivotal development in the escalating conflict on Israel’s northern border.

By Ben Sales

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters, New York City, Sept. 27, 2024. (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

September 27, 2024, 5:52 pm

Netanyahu vows in UN speech to fight on in Lebanon and Gaza

The Israeli leader’s speech Friday to the U.N. General Assembly came as Israel hit a key Hezbollah target in Beirut.

By Ron Kampeas

Smoke rises from an Israeli strike that hit Tyre, Lebanon, Sept. 26, 2024. (Daniel Carde/Getty Images)

September 26, 2024, 2:34 pm

US and allies propose ceasefire as fighting escalates between Israel and Hezbollah

Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement Thursday denied reports that he had agreed to the proposal, released before dawn in Israel.

By Ron Kampeas

One person was lightly injured following a rocket hit in the village of Bir al-Maksur. United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Sued Rami reported: "There was a direct hit on a barn. We provided initial treatment at the scene to a 50-year-old woman who sustained mild injuries from shrapnel. A number of goats and sheep were killed on the spot."
(Photo courtesy of United Hatzalah)

September 25, 2024, 1:28 pm

In first, Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv area; no injuries as IDF intercepts it

Sirens ring out across central Israel, with terror group claiming it targeted Mossad HQ with ‘Qader 1’ ballistic missile; drones fired from Iraq at Arava, Golan, Galilee

By Emanuel Fabian

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi holds an assessment at the military’s underground command room at the IDF HQ in Tel Aviv, Sept. 23, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)

September 24, 2024, 1:46 pm

IDF strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah missile chief, as rockets pummel Israel

Lebanese authorities say 6 killed and 15 wounded in strike, some 560 killed since conflict spiked; IDF reservist moderately hurt by shrapnel

By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies