Tag Lebanon

Hezbollah Fears IDF Strike, Boosts Security in Beirut

Hezbollah sees high risk of Israeli or US assault as IDF intensifies flights over Lebanon; other warning signs also alarm group. Hezbollah significantly boosted security measures at its southern Beirut nerve center for fear of an Israeli or US strike,…

Israel Moving to Preemptive War Mode, Says Top Expert

Missile threat changes military power equation as Israel increasingly shifts to preemptive war doctrine, says top national security expert. Israel can no longer avoid preemptive strikes to curb the military buildup of its enemies, says a leading national security expert.…

IDF Adds New Defenses on Israel-Lebanon Border Fence

Communities near Israel-Lebanon border fence getting extra defenses as IDF fortifies barrier to prevent Hezbollah infiltration. An IDF project to bolster defenses at the Israel-Lebanon border fence is underway. The reinforcements include new obstacles that will make it harder to…

IDF Plans to Use New Cluster Rocket Against Hezbollah

Israel plans to use new high-powered cluster rocket in next Lebanon war; IDF says this is the deadliest weapon available to ground forces. The IDF artillery corps will soon receive an ultra-powerful weapon for use in the next Lebanon war.…

Strategic Targets in Israel at Risk of Iranian Attack

Defense officials see high probability of Iranian revenge attack; IDF takes steps to protect strategic targets in Israel such as gas rigs. The IDF is taking steps to prepare for an Iranian revenge attack on strategic targets in Israel. The…