(2026-06-13). Can Trump Restrain Israel? scheerpost.com Norliza binti Saleh for Middle East Monitor The latest exchange between Iran and Israel raises a fundamental question: Who is really driving events in the Middle East — Washington or Jerusalem? Following Israeli strikes on targets in Beirut, Lebanon, Iran responded with strikes against northern Israel and military facilities around Haifa. Israel then immediately retaliated …
(2026-06-13). Prioritise Lebanon interests over Iran, PM Salam tells Hezbollah. newarab.com 
In an interview with Reuters, Salam said Hezbollah should "be faster than us, or at least at the same pace" in backing the upcoming talks between Lebanon and Israel, scheduled to resume on 22 June in Washington. | He stressed that the Lebanese government is negotiating as an independent state, adding that "no on…
(2026-06-13). Lebanon reports strikes on south, east as Israel issues broad evacuation warnings. al-monitor.com Lebanon reported Israeli strikes in the country's south on Saturday, as the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for the city of Nabatieh and more than 20 other locations ahead of raids.The latest strikes came as the US and Iran indicated they were close to reaching a deal on ending the Middle East war that could also include Lebanon, drawn into the conflict when Hezbollah attacked Israel in support of its patron Tehran.The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said Israeli airstrikes had hit several areas, particularly around the southern city of Nabatieh.
(2026-06-13). Israel strikes South Lebanon, issues broad evacuation warnings. newarab.com 
Lebanon reported The latest strikes came as the US and Iran indicated they were
(2026-06-13). At Least Five Killed as Israel Continues To Pound Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Hope springs eternal for the assorted ceasefires between Israel and Lebanon actually reducing the number of Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Despite the reports that the awaited Iran deal will include calls for an Israeli pullout, however, the strikes and ground troop advancement show no signs of slowing. Between Friday and early Saturday, the IDF has …
(2026-06-13). Western Media Normalize Ethnic Cleansing of Lebanon by Viewing It Through Israel's Eyes. scheerpost.com Belén Fernández for FAIR In October 2024, one year into Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip and attendant assault on Lebanon, the Israeli army did a thing. It invited journalists from major Western corporate media outlets on an incursion into Lebanon's ravaged south, accompanied by Israeli military personnel who would interpret the wreckage in Israel's favor—not that …
(2026-06-13). Mayor among dead as Israeli attacks hit south Lebanon districts. newarab.com 
(2026-06-13). Five killed as Israel hits south Lebanon, issues forced displacement orders. aljazeera.com The Israeli military has threatened residents of 24 Lebanese towns and villages to leave their homes immediately.
(2026-06-13). Francophonie Film Festival returns to Karachi, showcasing cinema from eight countries. tribune.com.pk 
The second edition of the Francophonie Film Festival opened at Alliance Française de Karachi, bringing together diplomats, cultural representatives and cinema enthusiasts for a week-long celebration of francophone cultures through cinema. | Running from June 12 to 20, the festival will showcase eight films from eight francophone countries — Canada, Lebanon, Vietnam, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, France and Romania — over nine screening nights. Organised by Alliance Française de Karachi, the festival is free and open to the public, with all films screened in French with English subtitles.