The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/lebanon/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Lebanon | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/lebanon/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Lebanon launches safety audit of Middle East Airlines as pilots point to wartime danger https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-launches-safety-audit-of-middle-east-airlines-as-pilots-point-to-wartime-danger/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:08:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835556 Crews raise concerns about flying close to airstrikes, penalties for reporting safety incidents; airline says flights are based on risk assessments with government, aviation authority

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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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]]> 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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]]> IDF doctor killed, 7 hurt by Hezbollah drone attack in southern Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-doctor-killed-7-hurt-by-hezbollah-drone-attack-in-southern-lebanon/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:42:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834635 Cpt. Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester is the army's 14th fatality since the start of the Iran ceasefire; Lebanon says heavy damage caused by strike near hospital in Tyre

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]]> Iran freezing exchange of messages with US over Israeli attacks in Lebanon – Tasnim https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-freezing-exchange-of-messages-with-us-over-israeli-attacks-in-lebanon-tasnim/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:55:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834228 Report says Tehran and its allies have decided to completely block the Strait of Hormuz and activate other fronts, as Iranian FM warns strikes on Hezbollah violate truce

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]]> IDF soldier killed, 3 hurt, in Hezbollah drone attack near newly seized Beaufort Castle https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-soldier-killed-3-hurt-in-hezbollah-drone-attack-near-newly-seized-beaufort-castle/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:29:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834179&preview=true&preview_id=3834179 Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati is army's 13th fatality since start of now-eroded ceasefire; terror group keeps up attacks, fires rockets at Tiberias for first time in almost 2 months

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]]> ‘We returned stronger than ever’: Netanyahu hails capture of Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-returned-stronger-than-ever-netanyahu-hails-capture-of-lebanons-beaufort-castle/ Sun, 31 May 2026 16:04:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3833695 PM vows 'dramatic shift' in policy against Hezbollah as barrages Sunday trigger sirens in Acre, Haifa area, injure 4 soldiers near Beit Hillel; France seeks emergency UNSC session over Israel's advances

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