The Final Lebanon War?
A security zone in southern Lebanon could help Israel degrade Hezbollah faster than it can recover.
Bint Jbeil
The road to the second Lebanon ceasefire
At midnight local time on April 17, a second ceasefire in as many years went into effect between Israel and Lebanon. Brokered, or to some degree imposed, by the United States, this cessation of hostilities...
Op-eds
Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire in Lebanon
Trump Announces Ceasefire: Following conversations with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump announced on April...
Flash Briefs
Israel and Lebanon Hold Direct Talks in Washington as War With Hezbollah Continues
Talks Held in D.C.: Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted talks between delegations from Israel and Lebanon in Washington on April 14 — the first time the two countries had engaged...
Flash Briefs
Israel strikes over 500 targets in Lebanon, issues evac orders in renewed war with Hezbollah (March 2–6)
The November 27, 2024, ceasefire agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon, negotiating on behalf of Hezbollah, finally broke down completely. In the early morning hours of March 2, 2026, Hezbollah’s forces...
Op-eds
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: January 26–February 1, 2026
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between January 26 and February 1, 2026. Israeli operations last week maintained an intensified tempo,...
Op-eds
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: January 5–11, 2026
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between January 5 and January 11, 2026. Israeli activities last week were noticeably more intense and...
Op-eds
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: December 29, 2025–January 4, 2026
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between December 29, 2025, and January 4, 2026. Israeli activities this week were concentrated exclusively...
Op-eds
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: November 17–23, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between November 17 and November 23, 2025. Israeli activities last week constituted a significant qualitative...
Op-eds
IDF Ramps Up Strikes Against Hamas, Hezbollah Targets Across Southern Lebanon
Strikes Against Hezbollah Targets: The IDF carried out several air strikes in Lebanon on November 19 after issuing evacuation warnings to civilians in the areas earmarked for attack....
Flash Briefs
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: November 3–9, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between November 3 and November 9, 2025. Israeli activities this week were concentrated almost exclusively...
Op-eds
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: September 22–28, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted multiple operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between September 22 and September 28, 2025. Activities last week were significantly lower than any previous...
Op-eds
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: September 15–21, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between September 15 and September 21, 2025. Activities last week were noticeably more frequent and intense...
Op-eds
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: August 18–24, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between August 18 and August 24, 2025. While IDF activities were considerably fewer than in previous weeks—perhaps...
Op-eds
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...
Op-eds
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: July 21–27, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between July 21 and July 27, 2025. The IDF’s activities this week were concentrated in south Lebanon,...
Op-eds
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: June 30–July 6, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous activities throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between June 30 and July 6, 2025. The IDF’s operations last week reached both sides of the Litani River,...
Op-eds
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: June 23–29, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between June 23 and June 29. The IDF’s activities last week were concentrated in south Lebanon, ...
Op-eds
Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: June 9–June 15, 2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous activities and operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between June 9 and June 15. The IDF’s operations this week were relatively mild compared...
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: March 5, 2025
Today’s Issue: | Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir Replaces Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi as IDF Chief of Staff | IAF Eliminates Hezbollah Radwan Force Naval Commander; Radwan Force Lost 31 Senior Commanders During War |...