Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer — Stringer Published July 5, 2026 BEIRUT / JERUSALEM — Israel has signaled that its military operations in [...]
Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in Lebanon.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon’s Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet for U.S.-brokered talks.
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CSP Senior Analyst for Middle East Affairs, David Wurmser, appeared on Israel365 News to discuss Iran. Watch here.Open
The buildup of U.S. troops in the Middle East has raised speculation of a possible ground attack on Iranian soil, with eyes on the vital oil depot on Kharg Island. President Trump has railed against Tehran for closing the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping lane through which one-fifth of the world’s crude oil passes. #Trump #Iranwar #Khargisland
Published March 29, 2026 The Pentagon has quietly drafted detailed plans for possible U.S. ground operations in Iran, presenting President Donald Trump with concrete options as U.S. Marines and airborne troops arrive in the Middle [...]
On Friday’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Rob Schmitt discussed the latest developments in U.S. military operations in Iran and the potential for a ground invasion.
The Pentagon is developing military options for a "final blow" in Iran that could include the use of ground forces and a massive bombing campaign, according to two U.S. officials and two sources with knowledge. Why it matters: A dramatic military escalation will grow more likely if no progress is made in diplomatic talks and, in particular, if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Some U.S. officials think a crushing show of force to conclude the fighting would create more leverage in peace talks or simply give Trump something to point to and declare victory. Between the lines: Iran also has a say in how the war ends, and many of the scenarios under discussion would risk prolonging and intensifying the fight rather than bringing it to a…
Israel Katz, the Israeli defense minister, suggested that Israeli troops might remain in parts of Lebanon even after the fighting there winds down.
Israel should extend its border with Lebanon up to the Litani River deep inside the country's south, Israel's finance minister said on Monday as Israeli troops bombed bridges and destroyed homes in the area in an escalating military assault.