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After a three-year closure due to war, Israel's northernmost community of Metula celebrates a first day of school, September 1, 2026. (courtesy)
September 1, 2026, 4:52 pm
‘That’s victory’: In battle-scarred Metula, a reopened school offers hope on the border
School is again in session in Israel’s northernmost community, after 65% of its residents came back to live amid telltale signs of war. It was a celebration three years in the making
By Diana Bletter
View of the northern town of Metula, on the border with Lebanon, June 22, 2026. (Chen Leopold/FLASH90)
August 18, 2026, 11:34 am
Six foreign workers hurt in explosion of old munition in Metula
Two men wounded seriously, one moderately, in blast at a nectarine orchard near Lebanon border
By ToI Staff and Diana Bletter
August 7, 2026, 12:23 pm
Is there really progress in Trump’s Gaza, Lebanon and Iran talks?
On all three fronts, mediators claim progress. Trump is still chasing terrible agreements with Tehran, but in Lebanon and even in Gaza, there is reason for cautious optimism
By Lazar Berman and Gabriella Jacobs
The border fence between Lebanon and Israel as seen from the Arab village of Ghajar, in northern Israel, September 7, 2022. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
August 6, 2026, 4:33 pm
After hours-long search, IDF says all settlers who entered Lebanon have returned
As army grappled with deadly Hezbollah attack on troops, some 15 women and girls illegally crossed border, with officials reportedly warning repeated incursions compromise operations
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
July 31, 2026, 11:00 am
Victor Davis Hanson: Trump must set up an Iranian government-in-exile
Speaking to the Iranians is futile, says the leading classicist and military historian. He explains why American’s don’t have patience for war and why JD Vance is bashing Israel
By Lazar Berman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and US President Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office on July 28, 2026. (GPO)
July 30, 2026, 2:12 am
‘An exchange of ideas,’ not an effort at persuasion: Inside Netanyahu’s Oval Office meeting with Trump
Israeli official says PM refrained from advocating for striking Iran, which he did in previous meeting, but won’t wait for a green light if Iran attacks Israel; also insists premier and US president are like a ‘married couple’ who ‘finish each other’s sentences’
By Jacob Magid
Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, State Department Chief of Staff Daniel Holler, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa and Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh attend a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese delegations hosted by the United States at the State Department in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2026. (Oliver Contreras / AFP)
July 28, 2026, 9:32 am
New round of talks between Israel and Lebanon to begin August 4 in Rome
Washington says negotiations will focus on expanding pilot zones of IDF withdrawal, resolving outstanding border disputes, and working toward peace agreement
By Jacob Magid
July 24, 2026, 10:48 am
Israel should worry about Saudi deal, but there is good news in Lebanon
Lazar Berman lays out what the US-Iran escalation means for Israel, and why Jerusalem remains on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Arab countries are working to develop alternatives to Hormuz
By Lazar Berman and Nava Freiberg
IDF soldiers use Israeli-founded defense tech startup EyesAtop's universal remote controller to operate a variety of drones. (Courtesy EyesAtop)
July 20, 2026, 4:43 am
By unifying controls, startup led by slain soldier’s brother puts drone war in IDF’s hands
EyesAtop’s universal remote controller allows a single soldier to fly different types of UAVs at once, giving the IDF an edge on battlefields being transformed by cheap drone tech
By Sharon Wrobel
July 17, 2026, 11:00 am
Nicholas Carl: US and Iran are now in the Battle of Hormuz
Iran thinks it won the war, which it almost did, argues the Critical Threats Project fellow, saying now is the time for Trump to impose his will as Tehran tries to make its control over the strait permanent
By Lazar Berman
July 10, 2026, 11:56 am
Eyal Hulata: What’s next in the war against Iran
The campaigns against Tehran achieved much, says Israel’s former national security adviser. But the accomplishments will be fleeting unless Israel gets the next phase right
By Lazar Berman
July 3, 2026, 11:06 am
Hanin Ghaddar: Lebanon turns against Hezbollah
After the US signs a dreadful MOU with Iran granting it control over Beirut’s future, it then ushers in an unprecedented Israel-Lebanon agreement. Could real peace be on the way?
By Lazar Berman
Israeli military vehicles and personnel seen at a border crossing into Lebanon, June 28, 2026. (Ayal Margolin/FLASH90)
June 29, 2026, 7:54 pm
Katz: Israel has ‘no territorial ambitions’ in Lebanon, will stay until Hezbollah disarmed
Iran fighting could restart within ‘2 days,’ says minister; Lebanese president tells CENTCOM chief army will deploy up to border; IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
People check destroyed cars following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in the village of Maifadoun, southern Lebanon, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)
June 25, 2026, 6:38 am
Jerusalem and Beirut frustrated with Trump, hampering US plan to phase IDF out of Lebanon
Rubio confirms US using Israel-Lebanon talks to push for Israeli pullback in parts of south Lebanon, but neither side cooperating after DC agreed to deal giving Iran sway in Lebanon
By Jacob Magid
Diplomats take part in direct Israel-Lebanon talks hosted at the US State Department in Washington on June 23, 2026. (Courtesy Israeli Embassy)
June 23, 2026, 10:42 pm
‘A train wreck’: As Jerusalem and Beirut hold talks, Israeli envoy pans linkage to US-Iran deal
First talks held since inking of MOU, with partial IDF withdrawal from south Lebanon said under discussion; Hezbollah chief says timetable must be set for full pullout
By Jacob Magid, Nava Freiberg, AFP and ToI Staff
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