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US, Israel, Lebanon agreement as ‘first step to restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty,' Aoun says

Aoun described the agreement as the beginning of a road to bring about freedom and dignity to the people of Lebanon, “who sacrificed, endured, and confronted the harshest conditions.”

 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Vice President JD Vance during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, earlier this year.

Trump’s regional realignment sparks debate over US support for Israel - opinion

Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter speaks next to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, State Department Counselor Daniel Holler, and Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh during a meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, June 26, 2026.

US-Israel-Lebanon sign trilateral framework agreement aimed at dismantling Hezbollah

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One as he departs Reading Regional Airport in Reading, Pennsylvania, US, June 23, 2026.

Israel’s mistake was believing Trump’s Iran policy was about Israel - opinion


Israel's worst-case scenario: Allied, abandoned, and alone against Hezbollah - analysis

A proposed agreement, aimed at restoring stability to global energy markets, could constrain Israel’s military freedom in Lebanon and test the US-Israel strategic partnership

A displaced woman holds an Iranian national flag from the window of a vehicle, as she crosses the southern Lebanese area of al-Qasmiyeh, on her way back to her home village in southern Lebanon on June 15.
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Cabinet clashes over claims IDF operations restricted in southern Lebanon

A cabinet exchange erupted after ministers said soldiers in southern Lebanon reported restrictions. Netanyahu and Katz denied claims, saying troops face no limits

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz attends an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem on April 20, 2026.

Israel-Lebanon talks continue under US mediation despite deadlock over Hezbollah disarmament

The Israeli Embassy in the United States confirmed the extension of the talks, which entered their fourth day. The negotiating teams will return to the table at the US State Department in the morning

IDF troops operate in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon.

US strikes Iran as Israel, Lebanon sign framework agreement

Trump says frozen Iranian funds will buy American goods • Iran reportedly plans to charge ships passing through Strait of Hormuz • IDF braces for Gaza riots along ‘yellow line’ on Friday

 Meeting between Israeli and Lebanese delegations hosted by the United States, after the Trump administration said Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, June 3, 2026.

CENTCOM chief Cooper to visit Zamir as Lebanon ceasefire, withdrawal terms in play

For months in late 2024, the IDF complained that the Lebanese army was afraid of Hezbollah and not nearly aggressive enough in handling issues and complaints.

IDF soldiers operate against Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, June 21, 2026.

Israel denies US claim IDF withdrew from southern Lebanon buffer zone, sources tell 'Post'

A US State Department official claimed that Israel has withdrawn from southern Lebanon buffer zones, but two IDF sources denied this, and a Lebanese official said they were unaware of it.

Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 7, 2026.

Israel-Lebanon talks conclude after 11 hours as Rubio reportedly joins effort to secure deal

Italy, France agree on coalition to support Lebanon after UN mission ends • S. Korean ships leave Strait of Hormuz • Iran rejects claim unfrozen funds to be spent in US

A meeting between Israeli and Lebanese delegations hosted by the United States, after the Trump administration said Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, June 3, 2026.

US Iran agreement triggers debate over deterrence collapse and next conflict

This week's Deep Dive episode covers why the next war with Iran may be closer than than we think.

Jared Kushner as part of the US Delegation at Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland.

Netanyahu says Israel will be first to solve global explosive drone problem

Netanyahu concluded by vowing that as long as he is the Prime Minister of Israel, he will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons and will maintain the security of northern Israel.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv, on June 24, 2026.

Ron Arad remains talks spark skepticism, ex Mossad official says negotiations could help search

Ronen Meir, who graduated with Arad from the flight course during their time in the IDF, said that the friends of the missing navigator are "saturated with attempts and disappointments."

Missing IAF navigator Ron Arad in captivity after his jet went down in Lebanon in 1986