The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-lebanon-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:39:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Lebanon relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-lebanon-relations/ 32 32 Netanyahu urges Lebanese people to ‘join Israel’ in peace, reject Hezbollah and Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-urges-lebanese-people-to-join-israel-in-peace-reject-hezbollah-and-iran/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:32:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840570 Herzog makes similar appeal amid growing communications between Jerusalem and Beirut; IDF strikes said to kill 13 in south Lebanon, as army says it hit Hezbollah operatives, sites

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 28 years after her son fell serving in Lebanon, activist mother slams IDF’s return https://www.timesofisrael.com/28-years-after-her-son-fell-serving-in-lebanon-activist-mother-slams-idfs-return/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:14:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835431 Manuela Dviri led the call for Israel to leave its northern neighbor after her son Yoni was killed in 1998. Today, as the military strengthens its foothold there, she doubles down

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]]> Israel says it will renew strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut after lobbying for US green light https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-it-will-renew-strikes-on-hezbollah-in-beirut-after-lobbying-for-us-green-light/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834107 Announcement comes after Hezbollah, battering northern Israel and hitting IDF troops in Lebanon, reportedly rejects US de-escalation offer; UNSC set to discuss expanded IDF ground op ahead of more peace talks between countries

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]]> Israel shuts schools near Lebanon border amid repeated Hezbollah rocket, drone attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-shuts-schools-near-lebanon-border-amid-repeated-hezbollah-rocket-drone-attacks/ Sat, 30 May 2026 23:13:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833373&preview=true&preview_id=3833373 IDF Home Front Command tightens guidelines, as Nahariya hospital moves operations underground; Lebanese PM accuses Israel of 'scorched-earth policy' but defends ongoing peace talks

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]]> Hezbollah fires barrages of rockets and drones at north as IDF expands south Lebanon op https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-fires-several-rockets-and-drones-at-north-as-idf-expands-south-lebanon-op/ Sat, 30 May 2026 16:04:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3833254 None injured in relentless attacks as military expects increased fire; army strike hits artillery command center; Lebanese officials said disappointed by talks with Israel at Pentagon

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]]> Hezbollah UAV hits Metula home amid wave of attacks, none hurt; ministers urge escalation https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-drone-hits-metula-home-amid-wave-of-attacks-nobody-hurt-ministers-urge-escalation/ Mon, 25 May 2026 12:04:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830016 IDF warns residents of 10 south Lebanon towns to leave ahead of strikes on terror group; Ben Gvir, Smotrich demand major attacks, as Aoun calls Israeli withdrawal 'non-negotiable'

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]]> Rubio: Hezbollah trying to ‘drag Lebanon back into chaos’ through war, call to oust government https://www.timesofisrael.com/rubio-hezbollah-trying-to-drag-lebanon-back-into-chaos-through-war-call-to-oust-government/ Mon, 25 May 2026 02:19:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829791 Terror group's chief said people have 'right to go down onto the streets and to bring down the government' in response to Israeli strikes, US sanctions on Hezbollah-linked bank

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]]> IDF kills Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, as drones trigger border sirens https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-kills-hezbollah-operatives-in-lebanon-as-drones-trigger-border-sirens/ Fri, 22 May 2026 17:38:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828578 Syrian girl said killed as Israel strikes Hezbollah-linked rescuers; Lebanon says soldiers loyal to the army after US sanctions officer tied to Hezbollah

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]]> IDF infantry platoon commander killed by Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-infantry-platoon-commander-killed-by-hezbollah-drone-in-southern-lebanon/ Sat, 16 May 2026 20:11:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824846 Slain officer named as Cpt. Maoz Israel Recanati, 24, who was set to marry fiancé next month; IDF says it struck over 100 Hezbollah targets over weekend

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]]> Porous ceasefire extended for 45-days after third round of Israel-Lebanon talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/porous-ceasefire-extended-for-45-days-after-third-round-of-israel-lebanon-talks/ Fri, 15 May 2026 20:36:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3824428 US says two days of talks 'highly productive,' while Israeli envoy says 'potential for success is great,' even as Hezbollah clashes with troops, fires rockets and drones at north

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]]> 4 civilians hurt in Hezbollah attack on north as Israel, Lebanon set for 3rd round of talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/3-civilians-hurt-in-hezbollah-attack-on-north-as-israel-lebanon-set-for-3rd-round-of-talks/ Thu, 14 May 2026 13:34:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3823340 One listed in critical condition; IDF strikes several towns after issuing warning; Israel to present framework for disarmament, long-term ties at highest level talks in decades

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