Lethal Arrow drill simulates fighting in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and elsewhere against Iranian proxies and Palestinian terror groups

Senior officer says military is ready to respond forcefully, not only in ways it has retaliated before, if Nasrallah follows through on his vow to avenge the group's fallen fighter

Military says maneuvers are routine but remains in alert state day after reinforcements reduced, following apparent assessment that chance of Hezbollah attack has decreased

Move appears to indicate military's assessment of a decreased chance of Hezbollah attack, following three weeks of heightened readiness

Military says aircraft had been under surveillance after it crossed border near Mount Hermon; soldiers searching the area for remains

Military says concerns that a drone had entered Israeli airspace prompted alerts, which sent residents of communities along the Lebanese border rushing to bomb shelters

High alert kept in north despite speculation that Lebanese terror group may hold off on its revenge for the death of one of its fighters last month in light of deadly Beirut blasts

Gen. Mark Milley meets with defense minister, IDF chief and Mossad head, speaks with Netanyahu via video, receives intel briefings

Border blast heightens tensions; army sets up roadblocks, sends additional troops, increases intelligence gathering in north out of concern terror group may launch revenge attack

Head of IDF Northern Command says Israel indebted to the Christian-led militia for its role in maintaining the southern Lebanon Security Zone, designed to defend northern Israel