Israel released four prisoners from Lebanon, who were handed over to Lebanese authorities via the ICRC

The 2026 Lebanon war began after Hezbollah fired projectiles into Israel in response to the start of the Iran war, prompting major Israeli retaliation and opening a new front in the regional conflict.

The ongoing conflict and periodic hostilities between Israel and Lebanon, principally involving Hezbollah, including cross-border strikes, Israeli military presence in Lebanese territory, and the international peacekeeping and diplomatic efforts to manage and resolve the conflict.