Lebanon

Lebanon is a Middle Eastern nation located along the Mediterranean Sea. It directly borders Israel to the South and Syria to the North and East. 

The nation has been in several conflicts with Israel over the past several decades and tensions along the border happen regularly, particularly with the large Lebanon-based terrorist organization Hezbollah, which wields significant political power in the country. 

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 Israelis protest for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, February 18, 2025

Ariel and Kfir Bibas murdered after month in captivity, Hamas withholds Shiri Bibas's body

Israel foils mass bus bombings, slain hostages returned from Gaza • Oded Lifshitz, Ariel and Kfir Bibas' remains identified • Fourth body unidentified, confirmed as not being Shiri Bibas

Hezbollah flags spotted just over the border from Metula, a day after IDF withdrawal

The IDF withdrew from almost all of southern Lebanon on Tuesday as part of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.

Dozens of Israelis attempt to cross into Lebanon, police arrest four

The police arrested four of the men who hurled stones at the security forces who came to disperse them.

Israel’s partial pullout from Lebanon is a warning to Hezbollah and Hamas

IDF’s partial Lebanon withdrawal signals Israel’s resolve to deter Hezbollah.

A sign shows the border between Israel and Lebanon, with a map of IDF's five outposts and a soldier

IDF withdraws most forces from Lebanon, keeping five border outposts

The IDF said that the Lebanese army is doing better than ever before and is surprisingly confronting Hezbollah in some instances but that its performance is still far below where it needs to be.

 Member of the Lebanese army stands at the entrance of Deir Mimas, Southern Lebanon, February 17, 20

Can Israel trust Lebanon's army to fulfill its duties after withdrawal?

The IDF will stay in five small strategic locations. The US supports this decision. However, it is unclear how this will work.

 Member of the Lebanese army stands at the entrance of Deir Mimas, Southern Lebanon, February 17, 20

Lebanese government to seek new IMF program, policy statement says

New Lebanese government to pursue IMF talks, restructure banks, and address economic collapse.

By REUTERS
18/02/2025

Katz: IDF to retaliate without compromise to any Hezbollah violation of ceasefire

The military "will continue to enforce with strength and without compromise against any Hezbollah violation – we are determined to ensure full security for all northern communities."

IDF begins withdrawal from Lebanon, forces to triple along border

The Israeli military will maintain five outposts within southern Lebanon near the border, each manned by a company of troops, for an indefinite period.

Lebanese security officials inspect a damaged car after an Israeli strike, in southern Lebanon

Senior Hamas terrorist killed in southern Lebanon, IDF confirms

The Hamas official targeted was Muhammad Shaheen who planned to carry out terror attacks against Israel. 

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