United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

June 13, 2025 | David Daoud |

UNIFIL Was Intended to Be a Temporary Force, and It Has Now Outlived Its Utility

After nearly five decades, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon’s (UNIFIL) mission may be ending. Israel supports the Trump administration’s decision not to extend the force’s mandate, according...

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...

May 12, 2025 | David Daoud |

Naim Qassem encourages voting in upcoming Lebanese municipal elections

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem gave a speech on Wednesday, April 28, addressing Lebanon’s upcoming municipal elections. The fate of Hezbollah’s arms is now the top question...

February 20, 2025 | David Daoud |

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s “Martyr Leaders Day” speech

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem delivered the secretary-general’s customary address on the group’s “Martyr Leaders Day” on February 16.

January 19, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s Dilemma in Lebanon

The 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon will end on January 26, six days after President Trump takes office. While Hizbullah suffered heavy losses during the two months of fighting from late September to...

January 13, 2025 | Bonnie Glick |

What does Donald Trump’s “Hell to Pay” look like?

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that if the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, including seven American citizens, are not released before his inauguration on January 20, there will be “hell to...

December 4, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

Israel’s Gift

Lebanese patriots now have a chance to throw off Tehran’s yoke

November 27, 2024 | |

Ceasefire Holds on Day One in Lebanon as Evacuees — and Hezbollah — Head South

Lebanese Evacuees Attempt Return: Jubilant Lebanese civilians clogged roads in a bid to reach their homes in southern Lebanon on November 27 — the first day of a U.S.- and...

November 27, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

If we want peace, Unrwa and Unifil must both be completely reformed

The UN needs to focus on preventing Hamas and Hezbollah rule. Only then can civilians live in peace in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon.

November 27, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins in Lebanon

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah began at four in the morning on November 27. The agreement calls for the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1701, which was agreed...

November 26, 2024 | |

‘Designed To Be Permanent’: Israel Agrees to Ceasefire Agreement With Hezbollah

Israel to Withdraw Forces From Southern Lebanon: Israel’s cabinet accepted an American- and French-brokered ceasefire agreement on November 26 that would end fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed...

November 21, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF targets sites in Beirut as Hezbollah says it is ready for a “long battle”

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) executed several waves of airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in Beirut on November 20. The strikes occurred as Israeli forces progressed with several new limited ground operations...

November 20, 2024 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Will Lebanon’s Ceasefire Gambit Bring a More Sustainable Peace?

Lebanon’s willingness to assent to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire offers a pathway to ending the current war, but significant challenges remain. Chief among these is Israel’s demand for operational freedom,...

November 20, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah fires rockets six miles from Israel, targeting UNIFIL posts

Hezbollah has been launching rockets just miles from Israel’s northern border and has shown a willingness to target UNIFIL bases.

November 8, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF uncovers Hezbollah training facility near UNIFIL post

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on November 8 that Israeli troops uncovered a Hezbollah “training center located approximately 200 meters from a UNIFIL [United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon]...

November 8, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: November 8, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Eliminates Two October 7 Massacre Participants and Destroys Tunnels in Recent Southern Gaza Operation | IDF Troops Find Hezbollah “School for Terror” Near UNIFIL Base | New Defense...

November 4, 2024 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Richard Goldberg

A Message for America: A Free Lebanon Is the Only Path to Truly Stopping Hezbollah

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October 30, 2024 | |

Presumed Hezbollah Rocket Injures Several UN Peacekeepers

Several members of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, were injured in a presumed Hezbollah rocket attack on October 29. Following the attack, UNIFIL released...

October 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran invests in new Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem

Iran likely believes Israel’s campaign will shift from high intensity to low intensity as it did in Gaza.

October 29, 2024 | David Daoud |

Naim Qassem vows Hezbollah will continue fighting

Naim Qassem, newly appointed as Hezbollah’s secretary-general, has become the centerpiece of the group’s narrative efforts. On October 15, as then-deputy secretary-general, he gave his third speech...