Army chief accepts recommendation to formally recognize service in the 'security zone' pending final approval from defense minister and ministerial committee

UNIFIL says infections won't affect force's operations along the Israeli-Lebanese border; 88 of those with virus in the same unit

Defense minister meets activists calling for designation of southern Lebanon occupation as an official campaign, after IDF announces committee to consider move

Panel will consider whether to grant official recognition to Israel's 18-year military presence in country and, if it does, what to name the campaign

Hezbollah chief claims terror group has achieved deterrence against Israel, says Jewish state's efforts to rein it in are 'a total failure'

Israel and US demanding that United Nations forces be allowed to carry out searches to stop Lebanese terror group stockpiling weapons and fortifying along border

Ali Mohammed Younes found dead by roadside near Nabatieh with bullet and stab wounds; unidentified suspect arrested by local police