Hezbollah

Israel continues military operations in southern Lebanon but has refrained from striking Beirut following a ceasefire deal announced by the US. The development comes after President Trump reportedly clashed with Israeli PM Netanyahu over plans to attack the Lebanese capital. Lebanon stated that Hezbollah has agreed to a reciprocal halt of hostilities. However, ongoing Israeli strikes in the south suggest the ceasefire remains fragile. The situation will directly impact broader US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, as a stable Israel-Hezbollah truce could pave the way for a wider Middle East peace agreement. ...

The Israeli military launched fresh airstrikes on southern Lebanon on May 28, declaring areas south of the Zahrani River as combat zones following evacuation orders. The operation intensifies Israel’s ongoing campaign in Lebanon. Despite repeated international calls for ceasefire, fighting in southern Lebanon has never truly stopped since Israeli forces re-entered the region in early March. The strikes coincided with escalating US-Iran tensions, with multiple fronts across the Middle East deteriorating simultaneously. ...

The Israeli military confirmed strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, targeting Hezbollah positions. The attack follows an evacuation order issued to local residents, marking another major escalation since the Lebanon ceasefire broke down.

Netanyahu Announces Israel to Intensify Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced plans to intensify military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, further complicating an already tense Middle East situation. Israel’s Military Stance Netanyahu stated in his announcement that Israel will continue to take action to eliminate security threats from Lebanon. This signals that despite international calls for restraint, Israel maintains its independent military course. Analysts note that Israel’s decision is closely tied to its longstanding concerns about Iran’s nuclear program and regional influence. While Iran and the US negotiate a ceasefire framework, Israel’s choice to increase military pressure on Hezbollah reflects the complex power dynamics among regional players. ...

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have killed more than 3,000 people, marking a devastating escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah that has been ongoing since March this year. Conflict Background The hostilities center on the confrontation between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. Since March, cross-border fire has escalated from initial skirmishes into a large-scale military campaign. Civilian Casualties Lebanese official statistics show that the death toll includes a significant number of civilians. Airstrikes have destroyed residential neighborhoods, infrastructure, and medical facilities, displacing hundreds of thousands of people. ...

BBC Verify analysis of dozens of videos reveals Hezbollah’s fiber-optic drone tactics are advancing, challenging Israel’s air defenses.

Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon kill at least 41 people in 24 hours, bringing the death toll since March 2 to 2,659, as ceasefire violations continue to undermine peace efforts.

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill at least 13 people including women and a child, as the fragile ceasefire extension continues to be violated.

The Israeli military has ordered residents of eight Lebanese towns outside the ‘buffer zone’ to evacuate immediately, preparing for a new wave of strikes, further testing the fragile ceasefire agreement.

Hezbollah has deployed a new type of fibre optic-guided drone in the escalating conflict, immune to electronic jamming and nearly invisible to radar, posing a serious challenge to Israel’s multi-billion-dollar defence systems.