(2026-06-27). Israel's 'campaign between the wars' against Iran hurts US Ties. juancole.com The Conversation) — A lot hangs on whether the United States can compel Israel to cease operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. After all, an end to the Israeli military offensive was a And even though Israel did not sign…
(2026-06-27). 7 Lebanese killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has killed seven members of Hezbollah, according to the Israeli military, in an operation carried out amid ongoing tensions despite a fragile and repeatedly tested ceasefire.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike targeted militants in the Al-Mansoura area who were transporting weapons to a building identified as a combat position and observation post allegedly used to prepare attacks against Israeli forces. The military described the operation as a defensive strike aimed at neutralizing an imminent threat.The incident comes against the backdrop of a tenu…
(2026-06-27). Key points in US-mediated framework between Israel, Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
Lebanon and Israel signed a US-sponsored "framework deal" in Washington on Friday, concluding the fifth round of negotiations aimed at resolving outstanding disputes between the two sides, including Israel's continued occupation of parts of southern Lebanon. | Details of the framework were not announced during the signing ceremony, but the US Department of State later published the full text. | The framework affirms a shared goal of achieving "lasting peace and security" in Lebanon. It declares the sides' "ambition to end conflict between them, ensure the sovereignty and security of both countries, and establi…
(2026-06-27). Five rounds of talks, one breakthrough? US brings Israel, Lebanon together for rare historic deal. hindustantimes.com The United States, Israel, and Lebanon have signed a U.S.-brokered trilateral framework agreement aimed at reducing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the deal as "the beginning of the beginning," emphasizing it as an important first step toward lasting peace and security. The agreement is expected to lead to a limited Israeli military withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon, though full details have not yet been released. Officials from both Israel and Lebanon praised the negotiations while acknowledging that significant challenges remain before a broader and las…
(2026-06-26). Key points from US-Israel-Lebanon agreement. al-monitor.com Washington on Friday released text of a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon and the United States aimed at ending hostilities that have been a violent second front of the Middle East war.The following are highlights of the 14-point agreement signed in the US capital: – 'Lasting peace' -Israel and Lebanon, with US support, "affirm their shared goal of achieving lasting peace and security," the agreement begins.
(2026-06-26). Rubio announces framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon after talks in Washington. al-monitor.com June 26 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a framework agreement on Friday between Israel and Lebanon after talks in Washington. (Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis, Writing by Christian Martinez; Editing by Doina Chiacu)…
(2026-06-26). Israel, Lebanon expected to sign framework deal after US-mediated talks. al-monitor.com By Rami Ayyub and Maya GebeilyJERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 26 (Reuters) – Israel and Lebanon are expected to sign a framework agreement in Washington on Friday following several days of talks aimed at securing an end to fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, Israeli and Lebanese officials said. The officials did not provide details on the framework deal and did not say how its terms would be different from those included in an April 16 ceasefire deal that preceded several rounds of U.S.-brokered Israel-Lebanon talks.
(2026-06-26). 'Go home…': Netanyahu heckled on camera during IDF speech as Israeli PM vows to hold southern Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was interrupted by a heckler during an emotional speech at an IDF officer graduation ceremony. While recalling the loss of a close friend during his military service, a protester shouted "Go home," briefly disrupting the address. Netanyahu continued his remarks, speaking about Israel's ongoing security operations, control in southern Lebanon, and the country's fight against regional threats. He also reaffirmed his stance that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. The speech comes amid continued regional tensions and major security challenges facing Israel an…
(2026-06-26). Netanyahu and Katz Threaten Iran; Vow to Remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. truthout.org On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz promised to remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely, while renewing threats against Iran. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for Israeli combat officers, Netanyahu and Katz vowed not to withdraw from their "security zones" no matter what "pressures" Israel faces. "We dominate southern Lebanon… |
(2026-06-26). US brokers deal for limited Israeli withdrawal in south Lebanon. al-monitor.com The deal establishes a US-facilitated military coordination group to oversee the creation of two initial pilot zones in southern Lebanon.