The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hezbollah/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:42:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Hezbollah | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hezbollah/ 32 32 Lebanon’s Aoun urges Israel to pursue talks, not war; says he won’t meet Netanyahu until deal signed https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanons-aoun-urges-israel-to-pursue-talks-not-war-says-he-wont-meet-netanyahu-until-deal-signed/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:54:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3839280 Lebanese president says any agreement will be a non-aggression pact and not a peace deal, conditioning normalization of Jerusalem-Beirut ties on establishment of Palestinian state

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]]> IDF reveals key Hezbollah command tunnel network near south Lebanon’s Beaufort https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-reveals-key-hezbollah-command-tunnel-network-near-south-lebanons-beaufort/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:12:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838362 Hundreds of operatives were stationed in multi-level underground site, which includes water and electricity, anti-tank and anti-aircraft capabilities, an operating room

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]]> IDF strikes Beirut’s Dahiyeh after Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strikes-beiruts-dahiyeh-after-hezbollah-fires-rockets-at-northern-israel/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:04:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3838086 Lebanese media says 2 killed, 11 wounded; strike was reportedly coordinated with US; Netanyahu says Hezbollah is 'in retreat' amid IDF offensive in south

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]]> Netanyahu recalculates his election strategy amid shattered regional dreams https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-recalculates-his-election-strategy-amid-shattered-regional-dreams/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:40:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837470 The prime minister hoped to head to the polls as the victor of the Middle East, but a rebuke from Trump and ultra-Orthodox crises have imposed a new political reality

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]]> Two IDF soldiers killed in southern Lebanon as fighting against Hezbollah continues https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-idf-soldiers-killed-in-separate-incidents-in-south-lebanon-as-fighting-continues/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:49:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3837701 Army says Cpt. Shahar Gamla, 23, of elite Egoz Unit was severely hurt by drone, later succumbed to wounds; Sgt. Ohad Yaari, 21, killed by suspected accidental gunfire

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]]> Lebanon inaugurates a second international airport amid Israel-Hezbollah war https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-inaugurates-a-second-international-airport-amid-israel-hezbollah-war/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:58:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837504 Qlayaat airport near Syrian border to be converted from airbase to passenger hub as government looks to shift traffic from the Beirut airport, near Hezbollah's Dahiyeh stronghold

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]]> Lebanon considers its largest amnesty in 35 years but some are protesting https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-considers-its-largest-amnesty-in-35-years-but-some-are-protesting/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:45:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837398 Measure would release over 3,000 prisoners and reduce thousands of sentences amid prison overcrowding while reopening debate over fate of former Israeli-backed militia members

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]]> Lebanese president says Iran using his country as ‘bargaining chip’ in talks with US https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanese-president-says-iran-using-his-country-as-bargaining-chip-in-talks-with-us/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:21:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837184 Aoun asks, 'Aren't you fed up with war since 1948?'; Beirut parliament speaker backs pullout of both ally Hezbollah and IDF from south Lebanon; IDF chief Zamir reportedly tells ministers: Better a Lebanon ceasefire now, than in a month under same terms

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]]> IDF kills Hezbollah chief engineer; 3 troops hurt in Lebanon clashes https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-kills-hezbollah-chief-engineer-as-ministers-said-to-demand-vote-on-truce-deal/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:41:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837017 Ministers said to demand cabinet vote on truce deal, but Netanyahu answers he is waiting for terror group to agree to terms

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]]> Soldier killed in anti-tank missile attack as Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire proposal https://www.timesofisrael.com/rockets-drones-trigger-warnings-in-north-after-hezbollah-rejects-lebanon-ceasefire-proposal/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:35:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836447 North targeted with rockets and drones; IDF strikes reported in Lebanon, at least 5 said killed; terror group chief calls on Beirut to halt 'farce' of talks, as Aoun touts 'last chance' for comprehensive truce

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]]> Israel and Lebanon agree to renew truce, create ‘pilot’ zones where Hezbollah is banned https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-lebanon-agree-to-renew-truce-create-pilot-zones-where-hezbollah-is-banned/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:26:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3836196 After talks in DC, Lebanon agrees its army will take full control of specified security areas, though unclear how they will be created; sides agree ceasefire dependent on halt to terror group's activity

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]]> IDF strike reported near Beirut, sirens blare in north after peace talks in DC https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strike-reported-near-beirut-sirens-blare-in-north-after-peace-talks-in-dc/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:03:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835690 Two rockets, suspected Hezbollah drone shot down over Galilee Panhandle, morning after Home Front Command eases restrictions

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]]> Israel and Lebanon hold talks in DC, as IDF eases safety restrictions in northern Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/fresh-israel-lebanon-talks-begin-in-dc-as-idf-eases-restrictions-in-northern-israel/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:27:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835291 PM said to fear Trump will further restrict Israel's freedom of action against Hezbollah; at least 4 said killed in strikes on southern Lebanon; reservist, 3 soldiers hurt in drone strike

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]]> At UN Security Council, envoys blame Hezbollah for Lebanon violence, pan Israeli response https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-un-security-council-envoys-blame-hezbollah-for-lebanon-violence-pan-israeli-response/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:01:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834902 Assistant secretary-general says Israel's push into northern neighbor violates UN resolution, as does Hezbollah's refusal to disarm; France holds terror group, Iran responsible for fighting

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]]> Hezbollah and IDF trade fire despite nominal truce as Lebanon-Israel talks to resume https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-and-idf-trade-fire-despite-nominal-truce-as-lebanon-israel-talks-to-resume/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:58:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834867 5th round of talks to be held at US State Department; Lebanese army says 2 troops wounded in IDF strike; France's FM: No justification for Israeli troops to stay deep inside Lebanon

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