“For over two years, our children have suffered without any security solution on the horizon,” said Mayor Avichai Stern.

With Israel still on alert for renewed hostilities, the military has released a detailed account of what it says was achieved against Iran and Hezbollah—far beyond the lazy claim that little was accomplished.

Two Israeli reservists were killed in fighting in southern Lebanon—killed by Hezbollah explosive devices. Their deaths show how dangerous and unpredictable operations in the villages and hills beyond the border remain.

Analysis of the background of the ceasefire and a look at why Israel’s apparent weakness, on closer inspection, can also be understood as a tactical gain.

Direct diplomatic talks signal a rare opportunity, yet disarming the terror group would impact both Lebanon’s future and the wider conflict.

Lebanon is at a potential turning point, but without decisive action by Beirut the cycle of ceasefire, rearmament and war will continue, experts say.

IDF general: “25 years ago, Hezbollah’s leader stood here and called Israel a cobweb. Today, that man is gone, his compound is gone, and his words are worth nothing.”

Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir say operations will continue at full force, with Israel seeking to deepen battlefield gains and restore long-term security to the north.

Jerusalem’s primary responsibility is to restore security for residents of the north.