Israel strikes southern Lebanon despite Trump’s effort to shore up ceasefire Warplanes carry out dozens of airstrikes and Israeli army issues evacuation warning for city of Nabatiyeh The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
The Guardian view on Trump and Lebanon: civilians need lasting peace, not short-term patches Editorial: The US president seeks to curb Israel’s intensified offensive as he looks for an exit from war with Iran, but turmoil in the Middle East will not easily be ended The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
‘You’re f****** crazy’: Trump clashes with Netanyahu as Lebanon tensions rise Trump rebukes Benjamin Netanyahu over Lebanon escalation, warning strikes risk isolating Israel and derailing Iran talks, according to reports Euronews · Jun 2
Trump’s Iran gamble gets riskier as a new player enters the room President Trump intervened personally in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, halting Israeli strikes on Beirut to preserve Iran nuclear talks. This action elevates Hezbollah from a proxy to a key player in diplomatic strategy, linking battlefield dynamics in Lebanon directly to negotiations with Iran. The Economic Times · Jun 2
Netanyahu Faces Domestic Criticism After Trump Blocks Beirut Raid: 'Losing Control Over Israeli Sovereignty' Former military chief and opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot said that "there has never been a prime minister in Israel who accepted such a humiliating demand", referring to Netanyahu Latin Times · Jun 2
Trump ‘shouted and cursed Netanyahu over threat to resume Beirut bombing’ Angry phone call took place after Iran said it would suspend talks with US over Israel’s Lebanon campaign, Axios reports The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
The art of the heel: Donald Trump makes more u-turns on Iran TOI correspondent from Washington: One day US President Donald Trump declares that prolonged negotiations with Iran are "boring." The next day he predicts a breakthrough agreement "within a week." On another, he hints that military action remains very much on the table. The Times of India · Jun 2
Iran Suspends US Talks After Israeli Strikes In Lebanon, But Trump Claims Negotiations Are Ongoing Iran says it has suspended indirect talks with the United States over Israel's military escalation in Lebanon, but President Donald Trump insists negotiations are still ongoing. International Business Times UK · Jun 2
Israel conducts deadly attacks on southern Lebanon after Trump promises de-escalation Israel kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing eight people, including children, as it pressed its campaign against Hezbollah a day after President Donald Trump asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Beirut to avert a further escalation. France 24 · Jun 2
Trump is furious with Netanyahu because Israel is still in charge ANALYSIS: Donald Trump has gone further than ever in venting his rage against Benjamin Netanyahu, but don’t be fooled: it’s Israel’s PM who remains the master manipulator here, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Jun 2
Trump's Ennui Plus: California's races, how not to blow an inheritance, life extension hits the wall, and more... Reason · Jun 2
Top Iranian Official Says a Resumption Of War With The U.S. Seems 'Inevitable' A top Iranian official said that a resumption of the war with the U.S. seems "inevitable" as Washington "demands our total surrender, and the Iranian nation will never surrender." International Business Times · Jun 2
Critics Sound Alarm After Donald Trump Contradicts Himself Three Times in One Sentence Donald Trump's meandering CNBC interview on Iran, NATO and European 'windmills' has triggered fresh questions about his focus and judgment as he seeks a return to the White House. International Business Times UK · Jun 2
Iran Reportedly Seeking Interim Agreement With U.S. To Get Economic Relief Without Major Nuclear Concessions Iran is seeking economic relief from the U.S. without making major nuclear concessions, according to a new report. International Business Times · Jun 2
International Business Times · Jun 2 Trump Reportedly Slams Netanyahu Over Lebanon Escalation In Fiery Call President Donald Trump slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the country's escalation in Lebanon and forced him to cancel planned attacks in a Beirut suburb considered to be a Hezbollah stronghold, according to a new report.
International Business Times UK · Jun 2 Trump Calls Netanyahu 'F***ing Crazy' In Explosive Row Over Lebanon Strikes Trump's relationship with Netanyahu strains as a heated call over Israel's Lebanon operations reveals deep disagreements, potentially impacting regional diplomacy and Iran ceasefire talks.
The Guardian - US · Jun 2 Aipac affiliate has funded lavish trips to Israel for dozens of Congress members since 7 October, filings reveal Revealed: AIEF, a charitable affiliate of pro-Israel lobby Aipac, has spent millions on travel for lawmakers from both parties, even as voters’ support for Israel plummets
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2 First Thing: Defense department bars reporters from Pentagon press room Spokesperson claims Trump administration has ‘the most transparent war department in history’ despite ban on journalists using Pentagon facility. Also, more than 1,000 Marilyn Monroes descend on Palm Springs
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2 Planet Israel review – valuable personal documentary about Israel/Palestine conflict Gillian Mosely’s film argues that Israelis are asked to accept a ‘forever war’ in part motivated by Netanyahu’s desire to defer investigation into corruption allegations
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Israel kills 8 in southern Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed eight people, including a father and his two children
Euronews · Jun 2 Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire despite Trump announcing breakthrough agreement Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire after Donald Trump announced a halt, casting doubt on ceasefire efforts.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 What Trump reportedly said during his sweary phone call with Netanyahu IN FULL
Bangkok Post · Jun 2 Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire after Trump announcement BEIRUT (LEBANON) - Israel conducted strikes on south Lebanon and Hezbollah fired into northern Israel on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement to halt attacks that neither side has publicly accepted.
International Business Times UK · Jun 2 Netanyahu's Reaction Emerges After Trump Reportedly Lashed Out and Called Him 'F*ing Crazy' After reports of a heated exchange over Lebanon, Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's right to strike Beirut despite Trump's claims of de-escalation.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2 Donald Trump brands Benjamin Netanyahu 'f***ing crazy' in furious phone call Donald Trump branded Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'f***ing crazy' in a furious phone call, according to reports