Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah

New defense minister tells soldiers Israel will not agree cease-fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that the army will continue the war against the Lebanese militant group of Hezbollah.
No cease-fire in Lebanon until war objectives met, says Israel's new defense minister
There will be no cease-fire in Lebanon, Israel's new defense minister declared Tuesday, countering claims from Israel's foreign minister, who said that progress had been made to end the fighting with Hezbollah.
Israel’s new defense minister says country has defeated Hezbollah
Israel's newly appointed minister of defense, Israel Katz, announced Sunday that his country has defeated Hezbollah after killing its leader in an airstrike in September.
Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s New Defense Minister?
The prime minister has replaced an experienced former general with Mr. Katz, who had been foreign minister and who has staunchly supported Israel’s right-wing government.
Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires popular defense minister as wars rage
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region.
New defense minister says ‘disarming Hezbollah’ a war aim, drawing look from IDF chief
Herzi Halevi appears to do a double take in response to remark by Israel Katz, who just days earlier claimed terror group had been defeated on battlefield The post New defense minister says ‘disarming Hezbollah’ a war aim,
Israel’s Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister, Citing ‘Gaps’ in Approach to War
The minister, Yoav Gallant, differed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the conduct of the war in Gaza and domestic political issues.
Israel’s Is Fighting a Different War Now
The Israeli high command now sees all of its conflicts as elements of a single, multifront war with Iran.
Does Israel Plan to Occupy North Gaza?
By ordering civilians out of one third of the Strip, Israel fans the fears of Palestinians and hopes of Jewish settlers ...
Drone-hunting helicopters are bolstering Israel and Ukraine's stretched air defenses
Attack helicopters armed with cannons are finding new missions countering drones in Israel and Ukraine, but they're no ...
Israel’s missile defense intercepts dozens of rockets fired from Lebanon as one direct hit sparks blaze
Israel’s missile defense system intercepted dozens of projectiles fired from Lebanon on Monday, as one direct hit sparked a ...
Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, replaces him with Israel Katz
"Unfortunately, although in the first months of the campaign there was such trust and there was very fruitful work, during ...
Israel and France fans clash during football match amid large police presence
Israeli and French fans engaged in a brief skirmish on Thursday night at Stade de France, where vigilant police presence ...
Israel says it has expanded its military ground operation in Lebanon
Israel’s military ground operation in southern Lebanon has been expanded, the country’s defense minister Israel Katz said on ...
Greece in talks with Israel to develop 2 bln euro 'Iron Dome'
Greece is in talks with Israel to develop a 2 billion euro ($2.11 billion) anti-aircraft and missile defence dome, part of a ...