(2026-06-25). Israel creates more trouble for US with new Lebanon declaration as Iran watches Hezbollah war unfold. hindustantimes.com Israel has doubled down on its military presence in southern Lebanon, with Defence Minister Israel Katz declaring that Israeli forces will not withdraw even under U.S. pressure. The remarks come as Washington attempts to advance a broader understanding with Iran and reassure regional allies, raising fresh questions about whether the Lebanon front could complicate wider diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
(2026-06-25). A Pyrrhic Ceasefire in Lebanon>. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-06-24). Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel bombs Lebanon. ummid.com Three days after the Strait of Hormuz was opened following the signing of a deal between Iran and United States, Tehran Saturday closed the key waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman accusing Israel of violating the terms of the deal dubbed as Islamabad MoU.
(2026-06-24). Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed proposal for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army. tribune.com.pk 
Talks between Israel and Lebanon include discussion of a US-backed proposal for Israeli forces to hand over some of the territory they have invaded during the war with Hezbollah to the Lebanese military, according to Israeli and Lebanese officials. | The Israeli officials said the Lebanese troops involved would undergo US training and vetting to ensure they are not linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah, while Israel would maintain a military presence in a buffer zone along the border. | The proposed "pilot" project is being discussed in the latest round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials, which got unde…
(2026-06-24). Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon as Rubio defends Iran deal in Middle East. al-monitor.com By Alexander Cornwell, Tala Ramadan and Jana ChoukeirTEL AVIV/DUBAI June 24 (Reuters) – Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, highlighting a hurdle to Iran-U.S. peace talks, as the top U.S. diplomat tours the Middle East to win over allies sceptical about a proposed deal.
(2026-06-24). Katz Says the US Hasn't Asked Israel To Withdraw from Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the US hasn't asked Israel to withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon despite Iran maintaining that a withdrawal is necessary to implement the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, which calls for an end to Israel's war. "We have announced that in any case we are not withdrawing …
(2026-06-24). Trump-Netanyahu rift: Temporary spat or turning point for US-Israel relations? tribune.com.pk 
Growing tensions between United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Iran ceasefire and Israel's military operations in Lebanon exposed one of the most serious strains in US-Israel relations in years. | The dispute fuelled questions about whether Trump was willing to place greater limits on Israeli actions than previous US presidents and whether the latest disagreements could reshape a relationship long considered one of Washington's closest strategic partnerships. | "There has been a genuine breakdown in the relationship between the Trump administration and Prim…
(2026-06-24). Israel refuses full withdrawal from south Lebanon in US talks. newarab.com 
The first day of the fifth round of The opening session at the US State Department ended around midnight after nearly eight hours of discussions. Lebanese official sources familiar with the talks told The New Arab that negotiations would continue on Wednesday. | According to preliminary information obtained by TNA, discussions focused on sec…
(2026-06-24). Three Killed, Including Child, as Israel Continues to Attack Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Though reports continue to insist the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is holding, Israel continues to carry out multiple attacks across southern and eastern Lebanon, killing at least three more people today, including a child. The child was killed in Baraachit when an airstrike hit a vehicle there. The civilians in the vehicles largely survived, but one child …
(2026-06-24). In beachside city, Lebanese try to shake off Israel-Hezbollah war. al-monitor.com Heavy equipment operator Bassam Khalil's bulldozers and excavators are in high demand in south Lebanon's Tyre these days, as the seaside city tries to pick up the pieces from the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.Residents of destroyed buildings are anxious to comb through the rubble in search of their belongings, the 45-year-old told AFP, next to a pile of shattered concrete and mangled metal that was once a multi-storey apartment block, brought down by an Israeli strike last month.
(2026-06-24). Israeli strike kills two in Lebanon as Rubio begins Gulf tour. newarab.com 
Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage. You can read this morning's coverage An Israeli drone strike on a car in south Lebanon has killed two people, according to the country's National News Agency, adding that the car was near the town of Kfar Rumman, violating the ceasefire. The Israeli military said earlier that it targeted two Hezbollah members.: | Meanwhile, US Secretary og State Marco Rubio has embarked on a tour of the Gulf following the end of fighting between the…
(2026-06-24). Qatar and Pakistan Announce Progress In Lebanon Talks, 60-Day Roadmap Plan Set. orinocotribune.com Qatar and Pakistan say Lebanon talks ended with "encouraging progress," a 60-day roadmap, and agreement to form a high-level committee overseeing mediation. | In a joint statement, the two countries said the discussions produced "encouraging progress," inclu…