https://freerepublic.com/tag/20260302/ en-us Sun, 2 Aug 2026 05:07:35 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4390263/posts The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.The Israeli military said on Saturday that it had killed several Hezbollah members overnight on a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenging a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.The encounter happened in the area of the Ali al-Taher ridge, a hilltop about six miles from the Israeli border where violence has flared in recent days. The Israeli military said it had “struck” Hezbollah fighters in an Israeli-occupied area where its soldiers were operating, and that an Israeli soldier... The New York Times https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4390263/posts#comment Sun, 2 Aug 2026 05:07:35 GMT