Notably, the Israeli media did not miss its opportunity to launch messages implying that the Israeli military action was a prelude to something larger and more extensive and that the Israeli army is awaiting a decision from the political level regarding an action against Hezbollah.

Berri and Maya Gebeily JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, Jan 8 (Reuters) - The Lebanese army said on Thursday it had taken operational control in the south of the country, but Israel said efforts to disarm Hezbollah fighters were insufficient,

The strikes were the latest in near-daily Israeli military action since the signing of a ceasefire more than a year ago that included a Lebanese pledge to disarm the militant group Hezbollah.

Sporadic clashes between the Israel Defense Forces and Gaza militants -- plus deadly IDF strikes -- continue despite the Gaza ceasefire.

Dozens of families fled a targeted village after an Israeli warning was issued, with drone activity in the area.

Beirut says the two were killed near Jmaijmeh, some 8 kilometers from the border, where, according to Israel, they were working to restore terror infrastructure The post IDF says two Hezbollah operatives killed in Sunday drone strike in southern Lebanon appeared first on The Times of Israel.

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists attempting to rebuild terror group's infrastructure in southern Lebanon, in violation of ceasefire agreement.

(Israel Hayom) The American deadline for Lebanon’s government—requiring the Hezbollah terrorist group’s full disarmament by year’s end—expired on Wednesday night, with Israel’s security establishment now waiting for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s go-ahead after his meeting this week with US President Donald Trump.