“It’s important to demonstrate that we are serious. That’s the name of the game in the Middle East.”

“There is an understanding that Israel would gift something to Trump … that in January there will be an understanding about Lebanon.”

An interview with Israel’s consul general in New York City.

The defense minister’s comments come amid reports of an emerging agreement to halt fighting against Hezbollah.

IAF strikes Hezbollah target at Beirut Airport • IDF soldier, Israeli civilian killed in separate Hezbollah rocket attacks • Lebanese media reports uncle of slain Hezbollah leader killed in Southern Lebanon.

Mayor of Safed says without Hamas invasion, Israel might have ignored the Hezbollah threat until it was too late.

The IDF considers Imad Amhaz to be a “significant source of knowledge” in the terror group’s naval force.

The premier was said to have stressed “that the main point is not this or that agreement on paper but Israel’s ability and determination to enforce the agreement.”

Readiness is critical for the soldiers of Artillery Battery A of the 411st Battalion, which must be able to provide fire support for ground forces in Lebanon within seconds.