Litani River

Israel, Lebanon, and the US signed a trilateral agreement requiring Israel to withdraw its forces from two areas in southern Lebanon and transfer control to the Lebanese Armed Forces. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the IDF will vacate positions north and south of the Litani River, stating the military no longer needs those sites.

UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon reported no air strikes or missile launches between midnight and 4pm local time on Wednesday, despite observing two missile trajectories from south of the Blue Line. Israeli military activity, including airspace violations, armored vehicle movements, and patrol boats in Lebanese territorial waters, continued during the period.

An IDF reserve soldier was killed and seven others were wounded by a Hezbollah explosive in southern Lebanon. Master Sgt. Alexander Filin, who immigrated to Israel at age 12, had previously prevented an attack and received a presidential award. Senior officers were among those injured during a patrol along the Litani River.

Israeli science minister Gila Gamliel stated Israel is not bound by the US-Iran agreement and will continue military operations against Hezbollah. She also indicated Israel intends to maintain its military presence in southern Lebanon up to the Litani River and Beaufort Castle until Hezbollah is disarmed.

Israel's air force struck southern Lebanon, issuing evacuation warnings for nine villages including Anqoun, which housed displaced people. Six were killed, and strikes followed Hezbollah's rejection of a ceasefire agreement. Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri criticized the deal's terms, including 'pilot zones' and unilateral Hezbollah withdrawal.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the US after two days of talks. The agreement requires Hezbollah to halt all attacks and evacuate operatives from areas south of the Litani River, with Lebanon's armed forces taking control of designated regions.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew their ceasefire and establish Hezbollah-free security zones in southern Lebanon. The ceasefire requires a complete halt of Hezbollah fire and evacuation of its operatives from areas south of the Litani River.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a full ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks and withdrawing operatives from the area south of the Litani River, according to a joint statement from the U.S., Israel, and Lebanon. Hezbollah has stated it would agree to a full ceasefire, but it remains unclear if it will accept the terms negotiated by Israel and the Lebanese government.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew their ceasefire and establish security zones in Lebanon from which Hezbollah would be banned. The ceasefire depends on Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating operatives south of the Litani River.

Israel has pushed past the Litani River, and the UNIFIL peacekeeping force was unable to prevent the invasion. Lebanese people are questioning the purpose of UNIFIL in light of this development.

Israel has captured Beaufort Castle in south Lebanon for the first time in 26 years, using white phosphorus smoke to obscure advancing soldiers. The ancient fortress, historically significant from Crusader-era conflicts, now flies the Israeli flag, evoking memories of past occupations and regional tensions.

The Israeli army has captured Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon, crossing the Litani River, which was a de facto boundary. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the operation as a 'dramatic shift' in the offensive, and the army declared the area between the Litani and Zaharani Rivers a conflict zone.

Israeli troops captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking the deepest incursion into the country in 26 years amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. The castle, a strategic Crusader-built fortress, was previously held by Israel in 1982 before its 2000 withdrawal.

Israeli forces have crossed north of Lebanon's Litani River and seized the medieval Beaufort Castle. The castle is a 12th-century structure.

Israel has captured a key site in Lebanon by crossing the Litani River, marking its deepest military incursion in 26 years. The Israeli flag was observed flying over Beaufort Castle in the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon on May 31.

Israeli troops captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion into the country in 26 years. The operation, part of the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah war, involved intense fighting and airstrikes near the castle. Israel expanded its military operations beyond the Litani River, designating areas as a combat zone and urging residents to evacuate.

Israeli air force and artillery strikes targeted the area near the Crusader-built Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon, with evacuation warnings issued for villages. Lebanese officials criticized Israel's actions as a policy of destruction, while Hezbollah and Israeli forces exchanged strikes despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. An airstrike in Gaza killed a nurse, and further talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials are scheduled.

Israeli military strikes and artillery fire targeted areas near Beaufort Castle, a Crusader-built site in southern Lebanon, as clashes continued in villages near Nabatieh. Lebanese officials condemned the attacks, which included civilian casualties and damage to historical sites, while Hezbollah retaliated with rocket fire into northern Israel.

Israeli soldiers have reached Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon’s largest cities. The military has advanced beyond Lebanon's Litani River for the first time since 2006.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu states that Israeli forces have advanced into Lebanon, crossing the Litani River amid a nominal truce. The Litani River is considered a key reference line as the northern limit of a UN-monitored security zone in southern Lebanon, as reported by Nicholas Rushworth.

Israeli forces have advanced further north into Lebanon, crossing the Litani river as stated by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Despite a ceasefire, Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants continue to fight, with ongoing conflict reported. Details are provided by FRANCE 24 correspondent Renée Davis in Beirut.

Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon has expanded, with troops moving deeper into the country's sovereign territory. The invasion includes crossing the Litani river, escalating tensions in the region.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon.

Israeli forces have advanced north of Lebanon's Litani River, as stated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel is escalating attacks against Hezbollah militants and has warned thousands more Lebanese to flee their villages.

Five people were killed in Lebanon as Israeli forces advanced across the Litani River. The attacks occurred ahead of security discussions between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations scheduled at the Pentagon.

Israeli forces have advanced north of Lebanon's Litani River, escalating attacks against Hezbollah militants. The US military hosted Israeli and Lebanese defense representatives in Washington to pursue a peace plan and disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Israel's air force struck a southern suburb of Beirut, killing at least 14 people in southern Lebanon. Israeli troops have crossed the Litani River and issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area amid escalating conflict.

Israel's military ordered southern Lebanon residents to evacuate as it expands operations against Hezbollah, escalating conflict near the Litani River and Nabatiyeh. The warning follows daily attacks by both sides and precedes planned ceasefire discussions at the Pentagon.

Hezbollah claims a 'point-blank' battle with Israeli troops in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, north of the Litani River, as IDF advances. The IDF dismisses the reports, while the IAF continues heavy strikes following a previous operation that reportedly killed 31 people, including a Lebanese soldier.

The IDF has advanced north of Lebanon's security zone, engaging in clashes in towns beyond the Litani River. Over 100 strikes were conducted in southern and eastern areas, while Lebanese media reported 12 fatalities, including children, from an overnight strike in the Beqaa Valley.

Israel has issued forced displacement orders in southern Lebanon, affecting over 10 villages and towns, including areas in the Nabatieh district located north of the Litani River.

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was announced, but skepticism remains due to Israel's continued attacks in Gaza and historical patterns of occupation. Israeli officials confirm no military withdrawal from southern Lebanon, framing territorial control as a 'buffer zone' under Netanyahu's government.

Israel has announced a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon but will not withdraw military forces from southern Lebanon, citing the creation of a security buffer zone. The ceasefire follows over 1.2 million displacements and 2,000 deaths in Lebanon since March 2026, with Israeli officials openly stating their intent to maintain control up to the Litani River, a policy rooted in historical Israeli expansionist goals.

An Israeli military strike has destroyed the last operational bridge over the Litani River in Lebanon, cutting off critical transportation routes. The attack raises concerns about escalating regional tensions and humanitarian impacts.

The article details an Israeli movement aiming to occupy southern Lebanon, with officials like Eyal Adom advocating for displacing Lebanese civilians to secure the region. Israeli military actions, including bombings and evacuations, have intensified tensions with Hezbollah, leading to ongoing ceasefire violations and civilian displacement.