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New York PostTrump and Netanyahu Speak by Phone as Israel Weighs Further Strikes on Hezbollah
President Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday about strikes on Hezbollah. Trump posted afterward that troops would not go to Beirut and that shooting would stop.
EuronewsUN Secretary-General Proposes New Force to Replace UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon
UN Secretary-General António Guterres proposed a new peacekeeping force to replace UNIFIL and maintain the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. The plan targets southern Lebanon.
algemeiner.comIsrael and Hezbollah Reach Partial Ceasefire Agreement as Iran Suspends US Talks
President Trump announced the limited truce on June 1. Iran halted indirect negotiations the same day, pushing oil prices up 4 percent.
EuronewsHezbollah Fires Rockets at Haifa as Israel Strikes Targets in Beirut Suburbs
Israeli forces struck southern Beirut on Monday after advancing deeper into Lebanon than at any point in 26 years. Hezbollah responded with rocket and missile fire reaching the outskirts of Haifa.
gamereactor.euTrump Reportedly Used Backchannel to Relay De-escalation Message to Hezbollah
President Trump communicated with Hezbollah through intermediaries to seek an immediate reduction in fighting in Lebanon. Israeli troops heading toward Beirut turned back and Hezbollah agreed to freeze rocket fire.
EuronewsLebanese Politician Says Hezbollah Seeks New Cease-Fire With Israel
A Lebanese lawmaker close to Hezbollah called for a new truce and said only the United States could secure Israeli compliance. The statement came as Israeli forces threatened strikes near Beirut and fighting intensified.
gamereactor.euTrump Claims No U.S. or Israeli Troops Will Enter Beirut After Call With Netanyahu
President Trump stated on June 1 that no U.S. troops are heading to Beirut and that any already en route have been turned back. He also said Israel will send no troops to the city.
AxiosLebanese Parliament Speaker Offers Full Ceasefire with Israel
Nabih Berri told U.S. officials that Hezbollah is prepared for an immediate, comprehensive ceasefire covering land, air and sea operations. The proposal came after the Trump administration suggested a narrower truce limited to northern Israel and Beirut.
rediff.comIran Halts U.S. Talks and Authorizes Houthi Red Sea Action Amid Lebanon Ceasefire Dispute
Iran halted diplomatic messages and peace talks with the United States on June 1, 2026, citing Israeli operations against Hezbollah. Tasnim news agency said Iran also authorized Houthi forces to target commercial vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
thehindu.comIsraeli Forces Seize Hezbollah Stronghold at Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli troops seized a medieval hilltop fortress in southern Lebanon on Sunday during the broadest ground incursion into the country in 25 years. Hezbollah intensified rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel as the offensive widened.
indiatoday.intoday.inU.S. Proposes Hezbollah Halt Attacks on Israel in Exchange for Israeli De-escalation After Israeli Forces Seize Beaufort Castle
Washington proposed a ceasefire plan under which Hezbollah would stop attacks on Israel in exchange for Israel refraining from strikes in Beirut. Israeli forces seized the medieval Beaufort Castle on May 31 and Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs…
Al-MonitorIsrael Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Beirut Suburbs After Ceasefire Violations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed attacks on Dahiyeh, a Hezbollah stronghold, on June 1, 2026. The order followed intensified ground operations in southern Lebanon over the weekend.
citizen.co.zaSoldier Killed in Hezbollah Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon
Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati, 20, died Monday when a Hezbollah drone exploded near troops in southern Lebanon. One soldier was severely wounded and two others lightly wounded in the same incident.
The Sydney Morning HeraldIsraeli Forces Neutralize Hezbollah Rocket Base at Lebanon's Beaufort Castle
Israeli forces seized the 12th-century Crusader fortress on Sunday, marking their deepest advance into Lebanon in 26 years. The operation occurred despite an April 17 ceasefire and days before scheduled talks in Washington.
thehindu.comIsraeli Forces Seize Hezbollah Outpost at Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli troops seized the medieval hilltop fortress on Sunday and raised the national flag. The capture comes amid intensified ground operations and renewed exchanges with Hezbollah.
rte.ieIsraeli Government Delays Northern Border Rehabilitation Plan
The government postponed approval of a multi-year plan for northern communities on Sunday. The delay occurred as Hezbollah strikes continued and local officials requested aid and military action.
nypost.comIsraeli Forces Capture Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces seized the 12th-century hilltop fortress overlooking the Litani River. The operation marks Israel's deepest advance into Lebanon in more than 26 years.
japantimes.co.jpIsraeli Forces Raise Flags at Beaufort Ridge Outpost in Lebanon
Israeli troops returned to the Beaufort Ridge outpost and raised national and brigade flags. The site is a former Crusader fortress that overlooks northern Israeli settlements. Officials described the move as part of expanded operations against Hezbollah.
Al JazeeraIsraeli military captures Beaufort fortress in southern Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military seized the medieval fortress of Beaufort during expanded ground operations against Hezbollah. The announcement came on Sunday as forces continued activity in the area.
thehindu.comIsraeli troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon
Israeli troops took control of Beaufort Castle during operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The site sits on a ridge overlooking the Litani River valley.
middleeasteye.netHezbollah Launches Rockets Toward Nahariya, Northern Israel
Videos show beachgoers in northern Israel running for shelter after Hezbollah launched rockets toward Nahariya on 31 May 2026. It was the first such barrage in three weeks.
France 24Israeli Forces Seize Beaufort Castle in Lebanon, Damage UNESCO Site and Plant Flag
Israeli troops seized the Crusader-era fortress on Sunday, marking the deepest advance into Lebanon in 26 years. The operation targets Hezbollah positions north of the Litani River.
abcnews.go.comHezbollah Fires Rockets at Northern Israeli Cities After IDF Advances in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah launched rockets at northern Israeli cities on May 30, 2026, striking near a Nahariya beach and hitting Kiryat Shmona's city center. The IDF reported intercepts and warned of possible further escalation.
rediff.comLebanon Requests New International Force as UNIFIL Mandate Nears Expiration
Lebanese officials want an international presence under UN auspices once UNIFIL departs. Israel and the United States previously sought to terminate the mission.
France 24Israel Strikes Hezbollah Target in Beirut Suburb After 20 Attacks on Troops
Israeli forces hit a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday, the first such strike near the capital in weeks. The attack killed three people and came amid continued fighting despite an April 17 ceasefire.
France 24Israel Strikes Tyre After Declaring Combat Zones South of Zahrani River
The Israeli military began strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure near Tyre on Thursday after declaring areas south of the Zahrani River combat zones and ordering residents to evacuate. The action marks the first such broad warning since the April 17 ceasefire.
jpost.comDrone Strike Damages Bus Stop Near Israel-Lebanon Border
An explosive drone struck a bus stop in the moshav of Shomera on Monday. Schools along the border remain closed after multiple Hezbollah drone attacks. Parents report ongoing safety concerns for their children.
citizen.co.zaIsraeli operations in Lebanon reported to have killed around 2,500 Hezbollah fighters
Israeli operations in Lebanon have continued after a ceasefire period. Reports indicate approximately 2,500 Hezbollah fighters killed overall, with 700 of those deaths occurring during the ceasefire.
thehindu.comIsraeli military to expand operations beyond security zone in Lebanon
The Israeli military plans to move past an existing security zone in southern Lebanon to counter Hezbollah drone activity. The announcement comes as expectations grow for a broader ceasefire involving Iran.
sbs.com.auIsraeli Military Reports Ground Forces Advancing Further Into Lebanon
The Israeli military stated that its ground forces are moving deeper into Lebanon. The advance occurs amid the ongoing conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
redpepper.org.ukIsraeli Military Expands Ground Operations Beyond Yellow Line in South Lebanon
The Israeli military has moved its ground forces past a demarcation line several kilometers inside Lebanese territory that was established after an April 16 ceasefire. Two sources reported the advance on Tuesday amid renewed cross-border attacks.
thehindu.comIsrael Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon as U.S. Seeks Iran Deal
Israeli forces struck more than 100 Hezbollah sites overnight in southern and eastern Lebanon. The attacks follow a U.S.-brokered cease-fire reached in April and occur as U.S. and Iranian officials discuss a possible agreement to end the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
jewishpress.comHezbollah Marks Lebanese Constitution Centenary with Statement on Sovereignty
Hezbollah released a statement on the 100th anniversary of Lebanon's constitution calling for rejection of foreign intervention. The group also reaffirmed support for an independent Lebanese state and referenced the 1989 Taif agreement.
nationalpost.comIsrael Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley
The United States is reviewing whether to back stepped-up Israeli operations against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Hezbollah has continued attacks since an April ceasefire and is attempting to disrupt ongoing Israel-Lebanon talks.
thehindu.comIsraeli Air Force Says It Killed Hezbollah Militants on Motorcycles in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli Air Force reported striking Hezbollah militants riding motorcycles in southern Lebanon near areas where Israeli troops are active. The statement gave no casualty figures or further operational details.
Al JazeeraLebanon-Israel Conflict Continues 26 Years After 2000 Withdrawal
Israel ended its 18-year occupation of south Lebanon in May 2000. The same core dispute over Palestinian rights persists and has widened into a regional conflict involving Iran and the United States.
jpost.comIsraeli Forces Report Killing Over 600 Hezbollah Fighters in Recent Weeks
Israeli forces said they have killed more than 600 Hezbollah fighters in recent weeks. Officials stated that operations will continue at an increased pace.
france24.comIsraeli Forces Strike Tyre After Warnings Over Hezbollah Drone Activity
Israeli forces struck the Lebanese city of Tyre late Monday following repeated public warnings. The action came after an increase in Hezbollah drone strikes against Israelis.
thehindu.comHezbollah Secretary-General Calls for Street Protests to Topple Lebanese Government
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem stated that citizens have the right to protest and remove the government. An expert cited in the report assessed that Hezbollah retains sufficient strength to trigger civil conflict in Lebanon.
nationalpost.comHezbollah Deputy Leader Urges Lebanese Government to Resign
Naim Qassem said the Lebanese government should step down if it cannot secure sovereignty. He also advised Beirut to halt talks with the United States.
abcnews.go.comLebanon Cease-Fire Allows Families to Bury War Dead
A temporary lull in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah enabled Lebanese families to exhume temporary graves and conduct burials in southern villages. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported more than 3,000 deaths since March.
nbcnews.comHezbollah Says Iran Will Maintain Support After Receiving Message
Hezbollah reported receiving a message from Iran's foreign minister stating continued backing. The statement follows recent regional developments involving the group.
middleeasteye.netIsraeli Military Strikes Hezbollah Weapons Site in Tyre
The Israeli military struck a Hezbollah weapons production facility in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Monday. The site was located inside a former civilian medical clinic near a mosque.
middleeasteye.netHezbollah Reports 16 Military Operations Along Southern Lebanon Border
Hezbollah stated it carried out 16 military operations in one day targeting Israeli positions in southern Lebanon. The group described drone strikes and rocket barrages in multiple locations.
wealthmanagement.comUS Sanctions Nine Hezbollah-Linked Lebanese Officials for Blocking Disarmament
The Treasury Department’s OFAC designated nine Lebanese individuals tied to Hezbollah as Specially Designated Global Terrorists under Executive Order 13224. The action blocks their property and exposes any person or entity dealing with them to secondary sanctions under the Hizbal…
upi.comArabic-Language Reporter Documents Hezbollah Tunnels in Southern Lebanon
Yehia Kassem, chief correspondent for the Arabic-language Al-Hurra channel, entered Southern Lebanon to report on recent fighting. His footage showed tunnels beneath civilian areas and widespread displacement of residents.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIsrael and Lebanon extend ceasefire as Hezbollah launches drones
The U.S. State Department announced on May 16, 2026, an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah has continued drone strikes on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon since the truce began on April 17.
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france24.comNetanyahu Says IDF Thwarted Thousands of Drone Attacks Over Six Years
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the cabinet that the IDF has countered hundreds or thousands of drone and UAV attempts over the past six years. He also announced a new team to address Hezbollah FPV drones and said Israel is close to eliminating those who planned the Octobe…
thehindu.comHezbollah Says It Launched Swarm of Drones at Israeli Military Target
Hezbollah announced it struck an Israeli army target in northern Israel with a swarm of attack drones and conducted more than a dozen additional attacks. No immediate casualties were reported from the drone operation. The announcement came hours after an Israeli army officer was…
jpost.comHezbollah Increases Use of Fibre-Optic FPV Drones Against Israeli Targets
BBC Verify has geolocated 35 videos shared by Hezbollah since 26 March showing strikes by small first-person view drones on Israeli soldiers, armoured vehicles and air defence systems in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The drones use fibre-optic cables to evade electronic c…
thehindu.comSix Killed in Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon
Lebanese state media reported that six people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday. The strikes occurred amid ongoing cross-border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. No immediate comment was available from Israeli officials.
france24.comIsrael and Lebanon Agree to 45-Day Extension of Ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 days following negotiations in Washington. The US State Department announced the extension and said it would reconvene political talks in June while launching a security track at the Pentagon on May 29. President Trump a…
thehindu.comIsraeli Strikes Wound 37 in Southern Lebanon
Israel conducted airstrikes it said targeted Hezbollah infrastructure near Tyre on Friday, wounding at least 37 people including hospital staff, women and children. The strikes occurred as Lebanese and Israeli envoys held a second day of negotiations in Washington aimed at extend…
theyeshivaworld.comHezbollah Reports 13 Military Operations Against Israeli Forces in One Day
Hezbollah issued a bulletin detailing 13 operations in southern Lebanon. The reported actions included strikes on tanks, vehicles and positions using guided missiles, drones, rockets and artillery. The group said multiple Merkava tanks were hit, with one observed burning.
Third Round of Washington Talks on Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Begins as Lebanon Calls for Ceasefire
Lebanon will press Israel to halt military action during a third round of diplomatic talks in Washington even as Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel continued to trade blows. The meetings mark the latest effort to stem violence between the two sides. Hezbollah receives backing from…
jns.orgDominican Republic Designates Hezbollah and IRGC as Terrorist Organizations
The Dominican Republic's Foreign Affairs Ministry announced the designation of Hezbollah and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organizations. The move was made under the Inter-American Convention against Terrorism and United Nations Security Council resolution…
upi.comIsraeli Strikes Kill 13 in Southern Lebanon as Both Sides Report Continued Violations of Ceasefire
Lebanese officials reported at least 13 deaths from Israeli air strikes, among them two paramedics killed while on a rescue mission and six people in a single house strike. The incidents come amid intensified Israeli operations and mutual ceasefire violation accusations more than…
BBC NewsTen Killed in Southern Lebanon as Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah Amid Ceasefire Violations
Lebanese officials reported at least 10 deaths from overnight and daytime Israeli air strikes, among them two paramedics killed while on a rescue mission. The Israeli military said it targeted a suspect attempting to launch a surface-to-air missile and accused Hezbollah of violat…
unit42.paloaltonetworks.comIranian-Backed Hacktivist Group Publishes List of IDF Egoz Unit Veterans
An Iranian regime-backed hacktivist group called Handala published a target list on Sunday of a few dozen veterans and reservists from the Israel Defense Forces Egoz commando unit. The group claimed to have exposed the identities of 60 senior officers and said the individuals wou…
upi.comHezbollah Fires Surface-to-Air Missile at Israeli Fighter Jet
Hezbollah fired a surface-to-air missile at an Israeli Air Force fighter jet on Tuesday, the IDF said. The missile missed its target. The IDF described the weapon as primitive and responded by firing on the operative who launched it.