Diplomat Simon Karam, a Maronite Christian and critic of Hezbollah, headed the Lebanese team in what Israeli officials described as a breakthrough.

The delegation aims “to listen and learn, and to evaluate the leadership, especially in Syria,” Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon told JNS.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed Acting National Security Council head Gil Reich “to send a representative on his behalf.”

As Hezbollah rearms under Lebanon’s nose and international eyes, Israel prepares to act—because no one else will.

Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa says Jerusalem doesn’t need American permission to defend itself • Israel warns UNIFIL leaks aid the terror group.

Washington pressures Beirut – and Jerusalem is losing patience.

The two-year war not only claimed thousands of lives but resulted in massive displacement and widespread destruction, fundamentally altering the country’s social and political landscape.

Military source provides details on the elimination of Hezbollah’s military chief; Meanwhile, Israel is building a new Lebanon border barrier “to boost security.”

Lebanese media reports casualties as Israel braces for potential response.