Dossier
Merkava tank
Coverage of Merkava tank in the Nexus archive.
- Hezbollah chief demands full timetabled Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demanded a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon according to a timetable. The ceasefire is threatened by Israeli gunfire that killed two people as a fifth round of talks continues in the US. An Israeli army Merkava tank was positioned along the border on 18 June 2026.
- Hezbollah claims fresh attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon
Hezbollah claimed attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, including a strike on an Israeli Merkava tank near Hadatha and an assault on soldiers near Yohmor al-Shaqif. The group stated it conducted 25 operations against Israeli troops and military sites on Saturday, asserting its commitment to defending Lebanon and deterring Israel from pursuing 'dangerous objectives'.