Israel continued military operations in Lebanon between October 13 and October 19, 2025. These activities included targeted assassinations of Hezbollah operatives involved in the group’s regeneration efforts and strikes on its assets.

BEIRUT (AP) — Israel carried out intense airstrikes on southern Lebanon early Saturday, killing one person, wounding seven and briefly cutting a highway that links Beirut with parts of south Lebanon, the Health Ministry said.

A Lebanese politician said that "the resistance in Lebanon has regained its strength, remains present and active, and can confront the enemy at any moment if it launches a ground attack. " Hezbollah has gained strength,

Lebanon’s president says his country and Israel should negotiate to solve pending problems between them since war didn’t lead to any positive results

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said it is "necessary" to negotiate with Israel, as Lebanon cannot remain outside the path toward peace and security.

The central challenge facing Lebanon today is whether the country will graduate to functional statehood or continue struggling to survive. Yet with Lebanese officials now insisting that the state “monopolize arms” and become the decisive arbiter on matters of war and peace,

The United Nations Security Council welcomes work by Lebanon to exercise its sovereignty over the whole country and urges Israel and Lebanon to respect the ceasefire reached last year.