The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/southern-lebanon/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png southern Lebanon | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/southern-lebanon/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Between Beaufort and Beirut, Israel faces narrowing options against Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/between-beaufort-and-beirut-israel-faces-narrowing-options-against-hezbollah/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:38:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833500 Renewed rocket and drone fire has exposed limits of Israel's battlefield gains -- but with Trump blocking escalation and Lebanon unable to disarm the terror group, there's no straightforward path ahead

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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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]]> 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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]]> Daily Briefing May 31: After 26 years, IDF retakes Lebanon’s Beaufort fortress https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-31-after-26-years-idf-retakes-lebanons-beaufort-fortress/ Sun, 31 May 2026 11:09:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833507&preview=true&preview_id=3833507 Political writer Tal Schneider explains why Israel's hands are tied as Hezbollah fires missiles at the north; plus, possible dates for elections

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]]> IDF captures strategic Beaufort Castle, as soldier killed in Hezbollah drone strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldier-killed-in-hezbollah-drone-strike-in-lebanon-idf-captures-strategic-beaufort-castle/ Sun, 31 May 2026 09:13:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833440 Defense minister hails Israeli flag flying for first time since 2000 over Crusader fortress, a symbol of Israel's previous wars in Lebanon; Staff Sgt. Michael Tyukin, 21, was an only child who moved to Israel from Ukraine

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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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]]> As Israel widens war against Hezbollah, northern town of Shlomi hunkers down https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israel-widens-war-against-hezbollah-northern-town-of-shlomi-hunkers-down/ Thu, 28 May 2026 18:44:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832078 While all residents evacuated due to Hezbollah attacks in 2023 have returned, the town's 'ordinary' routine is disrupted by almost daily first-person view drones, rocket fire and explosions

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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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]]> Soldier killed in south Lebanon by Hezbollah drone, another seriously wounded https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldier-killed-in-south-lebanon-by-hezbollah-drone-another-seriously-wounded/ Mon, 25 May 2026 05:55:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829826 Sgt. Nehoray Leizer, 19, from Eilat, was driving armored personnel carrier when it was struck in the Bint Jbeil area; he is 10th soldier killed amid truce, 23rd since March 2

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]]> 10 soldiers, including brigade commander, hurt in separate Hezbollah drone attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/10-soldiers-including-brigade-commander-hurt-in-separate-hezbollah-drone-attacks/ Wed, 20 May 2026 21:03:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3827765 Commander of 401st Armored Brigade seriously hurt as two attacks on troops in south Lebanon cause range of injuries; IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons site inside clinic

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]]> IDF reservist killed in exchange of fire with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-reservist-killed-in-exchange-of-fire-with-hezbollah-in-southern-lebanon/ Tue, 19 May 2026 20:41:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826978 Itamar Sapir, 27, survived by wife and one-year-old son, was killed when a Hezbollah operative fired at him from inside a church

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