President Donald Trump announced a two-week 'double-sided ceasefire' with Iran, though regional attacks persist. This pause is conditioned on the complete and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that he accepted Iran's ten-point proposal as the basis for negotiations.
Lebanon's Health Minister reported hundreds killed and wounded in recent Israeli strikes on Beirut. The Lebanese Prime Minister condemned the attacks, stating Israel is killing defenseless citizens. This situation heightens Middle East tensions, especially as Lebanon was reportedly excluded from a US-Iran ceasefire deal.
Israeli forces fired warning shots at an Italian UN peacekeeper convoy in Lebanon, damaging a vehicle. The Italian government deemed the incident 'unacceptable' and demanded clarification from Israel. Israel insisted that Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam called on friends to help end Israeli attacks following deadly strikes across the country. He welcomed the agreement between Iran and the US but noted that Israel continues to escalate its attacks. Salam urged the international community to stop the attacks by all available means.
Hours after the US and Iran announced a two-week truce, Israel launched a massive strike targeting over 100 sites in Lebanon. These attacks targeted Hezbollah-linked infrastructure, amid conflicting claims regarding the truce agreement. Despite the ceasefire announcement, casualties continue in Lebanon due to ongoing Israeli strikes.
Israeli airstrikes continue in central Beirut, Lebanon, causing heavy casualties amid hostilities with Hezbollah. Meanwhile, the US and Iran reached a deal for a ceasefire and temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Israel has excluded Lebanon from the ceasefire, leaving concerns over the situation in Lebanon.
The ceasefire deal between US President Trump and Iran is threatened by Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Israel launched large-scale strikes in Lebanon, prompting Iran to warn it will withdraw unless attacks cease. This has reignited concerns over the Strait of Hormuz closure, escalating tensions.
Israel conducted massive airstrikes in Lebanon while the Iran-aligned Hezbollah paused its attacks. Israel stated that operations in Lebanon would continue, sparking debate over the scope of the US-Iran ceasefire. Leaders like the French President emphasized the need for a peace deal that includes Lebanon.
Israel insists that the US-Iran cease-fire agreement does not apply to attacks on Lebanon's Hezbollah. Israel vowed to continue its 'targeted ground operations' against the militant group. However, Hezbollah countered, claiming the truce agreement explicitly includes Lebanon.
Hezbollah has paused attacks on Israel as a US-Iran brokered ceasefire begins, but Israel continues military operations in Lebanon. Israel maintains the ceasefire excludes Lebanon, continuing its military actions against Hezbollah positions. Hezbollah warned that a regional response, including Iran, could occur if Israel does not adhere to the agreement.