IDF maintains armed Hezbollah cell entered Israeli territory to carry out attack on Monday; terror group denies any such operation

While maintaining awareness along border, military avoided killing operatives in failed offensive by the terror group, holds off on releasing footage from it

Soldier posts message on Instagram relating her pride over preventing alleged incident; hometown mayor tells her she is the 'darling of the city'

Incident comes as military braces for attack by Hezbollah, which is seeking revenge for a fighter killed in an airstrike attributed to Israel

IDF deploys surface-to-surface missiles, intel-gathering units and special forces a day after alleged attempted Hezbollah assault

Samir Geagea calls for change of leadership, blames terror group for rapidly deteriorating economy and worsening relations with neighboring Arab countries

On visit to the north amid high tensions, PM says Monday skirmish was result of Iranian attempts to gain foothold in region

As tense calm returns after Israeli dust-up with Hezbollah, Diab also calls for caution; Lebanese media reports intensive Israeli drone flights; IDF maintains roadblocks in north

The terror group has managed to portray itself as the great defender against the ravages of COVID-19. It would rather avoid a second front, against Israel... at least for now

But Jerusalem reportedly adds it's ready to deal 'painful blow' to terror group if it seeks further escalation; tense calm in north, with businesses battered by virus hurt further