Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon truce as Trump scrambles to end Iran war Group calls ceasefire a ‘roadmap to annihilate part of the Lebanese people’, throwing regional peace talks into doubt The Guardian - UK · Jun 4
Afternoon Update: Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire; court fight over Lehrmann’s diary; and chilling in a Soviet sanatorium The US said the ceasefire was contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia The Guardian - AU · Jun 4
Israel strikes Lebanon just hours after fragile ceasefire agreed Israeli strikes have wounded several people in Lebanon just hours after the two countries agreed to renew their fragile ceasefire The National (Scotland) · Jun 4
Newsletter: The moving pieces of the EU’s enlargement Also in this newsletter: The EU's trade chief to meet his Chinese counterpart in Paris amid escalating trade tensions; and Europe Today speaks exclusively to Lebanese culture minister Ghassan Salamé after Israel and Lebanon agreed a conditional ceasefire overnight. Euronews · Jun 4
Israel far-right minister slams ceasefire with Lebanon as 'serious mistake' Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticised on Thursday a ceasefire deal with Lebanon brokered by Washington, calling it a "serious mistake". "The ceasefire with Lebanon is a serious mistake and the pipe dreams of advisers are dragging the prime minister (Benjamin Netanyahu) to wrong decisions," the minister… The Economic Times · Jun 4
Hezbollah chief rejects truce as Israel vows continued operations in south Lebanon Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as more fighting there hampered efforts to end the Iran war. The Hezbollah announcement came as Israeli strikes killed at least eight people, according to Lebanese authorities, and a… France 24 · Jun 4
Hezbollah official says group told Lebanon it rejects proposed truce with Israel A top Iranian general reiterated Tehran's demand for a full ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and called for Israel to pull troops back to where they were when the wider war began. Euronews · Jun 4
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Iran-US war latest: Trump warns US doesn’t need a deal with Tehran to get enriched uranium Trump suggested if a deal was made he would meet with Iran's supreme leader
The Economic Times · Jun 4 Sensex falls over 300 points, Nifty below 23,350 amid persistent FII selling Indian stock markets opened lower on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty declining due to persistent FII selling and global headwinds. Geojit Investments noted that geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia and FPI outflows are weighing on the market, suggesting a cautious approach for investors.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 4 Israel strikes Lebanon after truce announcement Israel struck south Lebanon on Thursday and threatened new attacks on Beirut despite an announcement hours earlier that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to implement a conditional ceasefire.
The Economic Times · Jun 4 Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks but Trump says deal close Middle East war negotiations face setbacks as Iran reports no tangible progress. Renewed US and Iranian strikes have strained a fragile ceasefire. Kuwait International Airport experienced an Iranian drone attack. US President Donald Trump expresses optimism for a weekend resolution. Meanwhile, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution directing…
The Economic Times · Jun 4 Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. This follows negotiations facilitated by the United States. The agreement hinges on Hezbollah halting all fire and withdrawing operatives. Pilot zones will be established where Lebanese Armed Forces will have exclusive control. This marks a significant step towards de-escalation in the region.…
AAP · Jun 4 Israel, Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire There are hopes for peace in Iran with the news that separately Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire after negotiations brokered in Washington.
The Times of India · Jun 3 Israel-Lebanon war: Shaky truce holds as both sides continue to trade strikes; Beirut remains on edge Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a ceasefire and establish security zones in Lebanon, barring Hezbollah from these areas. This US-mediated deal hinges on a complete halt to Hezbollah fire and their withdrawal south of the Litani River, with the Lebanese army taking control.