High Alert on Lebanon Front As IDF Ends War Drill

IDF reinforces defensive posture in anticipation of Hezbollah assault; military exercise includes maneuvers to defend border communities. The IDF remains on high alert on the Lebanon border for fear of a Hezbollah assault, Makor Rishon weekly reports. As part of…

2021 IDF Estimate Focuses on Iran Bomb, Hezbollah Threat

IDF’s 2021 intelligence assessment says Iran taking steps to develop nuclear bomb, Hezbollah likely to trigger clash by attacking Israel. Iran is taking “irreversible steps” to develop military nuclear capabilities, the IDF’s 2021 intelligence assessment warns. However, the Iranians still…

IDF Launches War Exercise on Lebanon Border

IDF forces to simulate battle against Hezbollah; timing of drill not coincidental says military affairs journalist. The IDF is launching an exercise code-named Lightning Storm to prepare forces for a military clash with Hezbollah. The drill will test various battle…

Is Hezbollah Hiding Missiles in Beirut Schools?

Hezbollah-linked foundation runs Beirut school compound designated as missile launch site, Israeli research center says. A Beirut compound identified as a Hezbollah missile launching site contains a school and a soccer stadium, Israeli researchers say. The owners of the complex…

Iran Strike May Be Inevitable, Israeli Think Tank Says

Iranian nuclear bomb to trigger regional arms race that will be a strategic nightmare for Israel, says Jerusalem research institute. An Israeli strike to neutralize Iran’s nuclear project may be unavoidable, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS) says.…

Strikes Target Southern Syria, Damascus Airport

Bombings target Hezbollah sites on Golan, Iranian arms shipment; Syria says Israel used jets and surface-to-surface missiles in attack. Israel attacked multiple targets in southern Syria and bombed the Damascus airport late Wednesday, local media reported. The strikes were carried…