Beqaa Valley

October 31, 2025 | |

Israel Eliminates Hezbollah Officer Rebuilding Terror Infrastructure in Southern Lebanon

Hezbollah Terrorist Eliminated: The IDF announced on October 31 that it had eliminated Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Raslan, a maintenance operative in the group who was actively...

October 30, 2025 | |

Israeli-Lebanon Ceasefire Shows Cracks as Aoun Calls on Lebanese Army To Confront IDF

Response to IDF Operation Against Hezbollah: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun instructed the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to “confront” IDF troops when they cross the border into...

September 17, 2025 | David Daoud |

Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: September 8–14, 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between September 8 and September 14, 2025. The number of activities this week remained relatively low,...

September 12, 2025 | Janatan Sayeh |

Israel strikes IRGC in Lebanon, reports Qods Force arrests in Syria

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated Wissam Saeed Jubai on September 11 in Ain Baal, a village in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon. The IDF’s Persian-language account described Jubai...

September 11, 2025 | |

U.S. Approves $14 Million Security Package for Lebanon as Syrian Forces Arrest Hezbollah Cell

Security Package for Lebanon: The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) announced a $14.2 million Presidential Drawdown Authority security assistance package for Lebanon on September...

August 4, 2025 | David Daoud |

Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: July 28–August 3, 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between July 21 and August 3, 2025. The IDF executed fewer operations than usual this week, with its activity...

July 7, 2025 | |

‘Unbelievably Satisfied’: U.S. Envoy Praises Lebanese Government Efforts to Disarm Hezbollah

U.S. Backing Lebanese Disarmament Proposal: The U.S. envoy to Lebanon and ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, said the United States was “unbelievably satisfied” with the Lebanese...

June 3, 2025 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

As Iran Retreats, Islamist Turkey and Qatar Surge in Lebanon

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, a Sunni, entered the stadium of Beirut’s Sports City to watch the classic football game between the two rival teams Nijmeh and Ansar. When the Shia supporters of...

May 13, 2025 | David Daoud |

Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: April 28–May 11, 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between April 28 and May 11, 2025. The week of April 28 to May 4 witnessed one of the lowest rates of...

April 14, 2025 | David Daoud |

Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: April 7–April 13, 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous activities and operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon between April 7 and April 13, 2025. For the second week in a row, Israeli operations in the country...

March 25, 2025 | David Daoud |

Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: March 18–March 23

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations against Hezbollah throughout Lebanon between March 18 and March 23.

March 18, 2025 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Syrian authorities continue crackdown on Hezbollah and its affiliates

Tensions have once again flared along Syria’s western border with Lebanon, following intense clashes in February when the newly formed Syrian army deployed reinforcements to Al Qusayr in western...

March 11, 2025 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Hezbollah’s Comeback Plan and How to Counter It

If the glass at your house got shattered during Hezbollah’s war with Israel, the Iran-backed militia would pay you $1,200 to fix it, a hefty sum by Lebanese standards. Reports, perhaps exaggerated, suggest...

March 7, 2025 | David Daoud, Ahmad Sharawi

A comparison of IDF and LAF activities in Lebanon post-November 27 ceasefire

The state of ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, which went into effect on November 27, 2024, has now officially expired. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has withdrawn from almost all areas occupied...

February 28, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: February 28, 2025

Today’s Issue: | IDF Investigation of October 7 Finds Hamas Was Developing Attack Plan in 2016 | IAF Drone Strike on Thursday Kills Hezbollah Operative Coordinating Weapons-Smuggling Activities | IAF...

February 16, 2025 | |

‘Israel Will Do What It Has To Do’: Hezbollah Hit As Withdrawal Deadline Nears

Hezbollah Drone Commander Killed: An Israeli air strike on a car near the southern Lebanese town of Iqlim al-Tuffah on February 15 killed a Hezbollah drone commander and an operative...

February 14, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: February 14, 2025

Today’s Issue: | IDF Chief of Staff Meets With Surveillance Soldiers Released by Hamas; Apologizes For Ignoring Their Warnings | Alma: Iran Assisting With Hezbollah’s Reconstruction Project for Shiites,...

February 10, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: February 10, 2025

Today’s Issue: | IDF Arabic-Language Spokesman Issues Instructions and Warnings for Gazans Following Army’s Withdrawal From Netzarim Corridor | Following Withdrawal From Netzarim Corridor, IDF Deploying...

January 31, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: January 31, 2025

Today’s Issue: | IAF Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Beqaa Valley; IDF: Yesterday’s Hezbollah Surveillance Drone Violates Ceasefire Agreement | IDF Eliminates Gunmen Who Killed Soldier in Jenin; Soldiers...

December 27, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: December 27, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IAF Bombs Crossing Used for Weapons Smuggling on Lebanon-Syria Border | IDF Begins ‘Targeted’ Operation at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, a ‘Key’ Terrorist Stronghold...