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Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

By Alexander Cornwell TEL AVIV, June 2 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S. President Donald Trump declared Israel would halt plans to attack Iran ally Hezbollah in Beirut, highlighting pressure the Israeli leader faces ahead of an election polls show him losing.

There are supposed to be ceasefires across the Middle East, but the fighting is worsening

There are supposed to be ceasefires across the Middle East, but the fighting is worsening

Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran

Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism

Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that's looking increasingly in doubt

The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term's meaning

The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term's meaning

Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran

President Trump's Diplomacy Temporarily Halts Israeli-Hezbollah Escalation Amid Iran Talks

President Trump's Diplomacy Temporarily Halts Israeli-Hezbollah Escalation Amid Iran Talks

President Trump engaged in emergency diplomacy to temporarily halt escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, which threatened to derail ongoing U.S.-Iran talks. The conflict arose from Israeli threats to strike Hezbollah in Beirut and missile attacks on Israel. Trump's intervention involved direct communication with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives, leading to a temporary ceasefire agreement. This development is part of Trump's broader diplomatic efforts to resolve the U.S.-Iran conflict, which began in February 2026. Despite the temporary halt, deep-rooted Middle East conflicts continue to pose challenges to achieving a lasting peace agreement.

Israel's weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years

Israel's weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years

Israel's weapons exports reached a record high of over $19 billion last year, marking a 30% increase from 2024, according to Israel's Defense Ministry

Israel kills 8 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate

Israel kills 8 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate

Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon have killed eight people, including a father and his two children

President Trump Reports Rapid Progress in Iran Talks Amidst Tehran's Suspension Warning

President Trump Reports Rapid Progress in Iran Talks Amidst Tehran's Suspension Warning

President Trump announced that negotiations with Iran are progressing rapidly, despite Tehran's indication of suspending talks due to escalating violence in Lebanon. Trump claimed that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire following discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and intermediaries for Hezbollah. However, Iranian state-linked media reported that talks were paused in protest of Israel's military actions in Lebanon. The situation remains tense as both sides continue military operations, complicating efforts to reach a broader ceasefire agreement.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft

Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis have demonstrated across the country against mandatory military enlistment

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years

Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century

Israel Conducts Strikes in South Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

Israel Conducts Strikes in South Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

Israel has launched a series of strikes across southern Lebanon following evacuation orders from over a dozen locations. This military action comes a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces had advanced deeper into Lebanese territory. The strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the medieval Beaufort castle, with Lebanon's army stating that two soldiers were wounded by an Israeli drone strike near Nabatieh. These developments occur in the context of ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides accusing each other of violating a ceasefire that was supposed to take effect on April 17. The Lebanese government, led by President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, has condemned the Israeli actions and is seeking to intensify diplomatic efforts to halt the attacks.