2006 Lebanon War

July 12 – August 14, 2006

Result Inconclusive

Israel fought Hezbollah after Hezbollah captured two Israeli soldiers. More than 1,000 Lebanese and about 160 Israelis died, and the war ended with UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

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Battles 5

July 19–29, 2006

Battle of Maroun al-Ras (2006) Inconclusive Maroun al-Ras

July 23 – August 11, 2006

Battle of Bint Jbeil (2006) Hezbollah victory Bint Jbeil

August 1–2, 2006

2006 Baalbek hospital raid Israeli victory

August 5, 2006

Tyre raid Hezbollah victory

August 11, 2006

Battle of Ayta ash-Sha'b Hezbollah victory Ayta ash Shab

Key commanders

Israel 2

Ehud Olmert belligerent leader

Dan Halutz military commander

Hezbollah 3

Ahmed Jibril belligerent leader

Imad Mughniyeh belligerent leader

Hasan Nasrallah military commander