israel defense forces

Israel, Hezbollah

Israel unveils game-changing artillery against Iran-backed Hezbollah amid fragile ceasefire

JERUSALEM: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have introduced a new self-propelled howitzer to combat Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon as a defensive weapon against Hezbollah attacks.

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Hezbollah, Israel Test Limits of Cease-Fire Ahead of Talks

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Hezbollah fires at Israel, citing truce breaches

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The Latest: Vance and Qalibaf expected in Round Two talks, but Trump says 'I expect to be bombing'

Regional officials have told The Associated Press that both the U.S. and Iran are sending their top negotiators to Pakistan for Round Two peace talks as a fragile ceasefire is set to expire.

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US puts negotiations with Iran on hold as ceasefire deadline nears

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The Latest: Officials signal movement on a second round of US-Iran ceasefire talks

Jesus, Lebanon and Israel Defense Forces

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Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.

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Israel jails two soldiers who damaged and photographed a Jesus statue in Lebanon

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Israeli Military Replaces Icon of Jesus Destroyed in Lebanon, Disciplines Soldiers

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Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon; US to host talks on Thursday

Israel tells residents to stay away from dozens of villages

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Israeli soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon draws condemnation

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Outrage after Israeli soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon

Cleveland Jewish News

IDF chief: Years of war have reshaped Israel’s security

Eyal Zamir said “prolonged years of fighting have reshaped Israel’s security and fortified our existence,” speaking at the President’s Outstanding Soldiers Ceremony for Israel’s 78th Independence Day.

Military.com

Israel Pushes Deeper into Lebanon with 5 Brigades

Israel’s new “forward defense line” inside Lebanon signals a deeper push that could lock in a buffer zone and heighten the risk of a wider regional war.

2don MSN

Israeli military publishes map of south Lebanon territory under its control

By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, April 19 (Reuters) - The Israeli military published for the first time a map of its new deployment line inside Lebanon on Sunday, bringing dozens of mostly abandoned Lebanese villages under its control,

Arab Times

Israel Defense Forces Apologizes After Incident, Reinstalls Statue in Southern Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces said it has replaced a damaged statue in the town of Debel in coordination with local residents, following an earlier

TRT World

Israeli forces kill one Palestinian, wound two in Gaza despite ceasefire

The incident comes amid continued Israeli violations of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza that has been in effect since October 10 2025.

Israel vows to counter threats in Lebanon with 'full force, both on the ground and from the air'

On Sunday, the Israeli military published a map showing its 'forward defense line' and an area in red stretching the length of the south Lebanon border, where it said forces were operating to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure and 'prevent direct threats to communities in northern Israel.