Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding the complete disarmament of Hamas before any Israeli military withdrawal.
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians in strikes across the Gaza Strip, including in Deir el-Balah, Khan Younis, and Gaza City. These attacks occurred despite a recently published US-backed roadmap for implementing last year's Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Israeli forces killed at least five Palestinians in strikes across the Gaza Strip, including in Deir el-Balah and Gaza City. This occurred two days after the US President's Board of Peace published a roadmap for a ceasefire agreement, which Hamas and an Israeli official have differing views on.
A senior Israeli official stated that troops will not withdraw from Gaza without Hamas's genuine disarmament, while Hamas conditioned handing over heavy weapons on Israel ending aggression and withdrawing forces. This disagreement follows Donald Trump's announcement of a disarmament agreement as part of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan.
US President Donald Trump pledged significant support to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun for Lebanon's long-term stability and discussed Israeli military redeployment from southern Lebanon. The US is also facilitating Lebanese army deployment in areas previously controlled by Hezbollah.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss Israel's withdrawal from south Lebanon and efforts to disarm Hezbollah. The talks occur amid regional tensions and criticism of a proposed trilateral framework.
Lebanese troops deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Froun, and Srifa in a "pilot zone" in southern Lebanon, following an Israeli withdrawal under a US-brokered agreement. This precedes a Trump-Aoun meeting where Lebanon seeks full Israeli withdrawal and army support.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in Washington, meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and expected to meet President Trump, seeking US support to implement a US-backed agreement for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah amidst ongoing conflict.
Hamas announced it would dissolve its Gaza government and hand over administrative authority, aiming to pave the way for the NCAG under a US-brokered peace plan. However, skepticism remains regarding whether this is a genuine political shift or symbolic, with disarmament being a key point of contention.
The mayor of Froun, a southern Lebanese village, has expressed surprise and outrage over Israel's reported plan to designate it as a pilot withdrawal zone, stating the village was never occupied by Israeli forces.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem demanded Israel's unconditional withdrawal from Lebanon, calling a US-Iran agreement a 'declaration of defeat'. This comes as US-mediated ceasefire talks between Lebanon and Israel concluded with a framework agreement, yet Israeli forces continue operations and attacks in southern Lebanon.
Iran's top diplomat stated a peace deal with the US requires Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon. Concerns grow that Israel may undermine diplomatic efforts, with Donald Trump criticizing Israeli actions in Beirut as "vicious" and "irresponsible." A Hezbollah official confirmed Iran's commitment to demanding Israeli troop withdrawal.
Iran stated that any peace deal with the US must include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon. US Vice President JD Vance described the interim agreement as "very general," acknowledging it postpones difficult decisions on Iran's nuclear program. Talks are set to resume after the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Geneva.
A high-ranking US source stated that the US-Iranian memorandum of understanding does not include provisions for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon. The deal, expected to be signed June 19, involves a 60-day ceasefire and the end of US maritime blockade measures against Iran.
Lebanon's President Aoun met with a delegation and stressed the importance of state sovereignty and negotiations with Israel. Lebanon demands a full Israeli withdrawal, cessation of attacks, and return of displaced persons and prisoners as conditions for a lasting ceasefire.
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Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Fighting continues, impacting global oil markets and efforts to end the Iran war.
Hezbollah has rejected a US-brokered ceasefire agreement with Israel, demanding a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces. The group's deputy leader called the deal a 'surrender' and a 'roadmap to enslave' Lebanon, vowing to continue resistance as long as occupation persists.
The Lebanese army opened the road connecting Ibl al-Saqi and Dibbeen after Israeli forces withdrew. This follows a US-brokered ceasefire agreement requiring Hezbollah's withdrawal south of the Litani River and establishing Lebanese army-controlled "pilot zones."
The Lebanese army opened the road connecting Ibl al-Saqi and Dibbeen after Israeli forces withdrew. This follows a US-brokered ceasefire agreement requiring Hezbollah's withdrawal south of the Litani River and establishing Lebanese army-controlled "pilot zones."
Lebanon commemorates the 2000 Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon, sparking debate on deterrence, Iranian influence, and Lebanon's decision-making power. The anniversary coincides with political controversy over a public holiday declared for martyrs' families, highlighting divisions over the role of Hezbollah's weapons and Iran's regional sway.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated that there will be no compromise on the demand for Israeli withdrawal, emphasizing negotiation as the state's chosen path. This comes amid Hezbollah's criticism of the Lebanese state's perceived 'inability' to enforce the ceasefire and its insistence on armed resistance.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated that Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon is a non-negotiable national demand, to be pursued through US-hosted negotiations. Hezbollah's secretary-general, Naim Qassem, criticized the government and the US, advocating for resistance.
Lebanese President Michel Aoun stated that Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon is a non-negotiable national demand, to be pursued through negotiations. This comes amid ongoing Israeli military operations and evacuations in southern Lebanon, and following criticism from Hezbollah's secretary-general.
