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Israel declares new 'combat zone' in southern Lebanon, orders evacuations

Israel expanded its military campaign in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, ordering residents to evacuate areas south of the Zahrani River as strikes intensified despite an April ceasefire. The escalation comes as Israeli officials seek to pressure Hezbollah while avoiding actions in Beirut that could complicate US-led diplomacy with Iran.

France 24

From Iran deal ultimatum to Ebola preparedness: Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s cabinet meeting

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday held an expansive Cabinet meeting at the White House, addressing issues ranging from ongoing negotiations with Iran and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to Ebola preparedness, immigration detention protests and domestic anti-fraud initiatives.

The Times of India

Israel strikes Beirut head of crucial Washington talks

The Israeli military has carried out a strike in Beirut despite an active ceasefire, describing the operation as "targeted" without providing further details.

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The Guardian view on Lebanon’s suffering: the ‘ceasefire’ didn’t stop Israeli attacks. Now they’re intensifying again

Editorial: Civilians including children are among the thousands to have died in this war, yet the world is paying remarkably little attention

The Guardian - UK

Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah

The Israeli military has told residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it expands its operations there

The Independent UK

Ferry link between Cyprus and Lebanon will start operating from 9 June

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Euronews

Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US

Iran's Revolutionary Guards are cautiously optimistic about avoiding war with the US but remain vigilant against potential threats. With peace talks not moving much on pivotal matters like the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program discussions, the geopolitical climate is tense, though.

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Bodies pulled from rubble near Tyre after deadly Israeli strike in Lebanon

Lebanon rescue workers recovered bodies from the rubble in Burj al-Shamali near the coastal city of Tyre on 27 May, one day after an Israeli strike that Lebanon’s health ministry said killed at least 14 people.

Euronews

Israeli military tells residents of swathe of southern Lebanon to leave

Notice to evacuate ‘combat zone’ and head north comes day after Israel launched more than 120 airstrikes on country

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s the West Bank’: Lebanese villagers describe life inside Israel’s ‘yellow line’

Residents live in fear of nightly raids and daytime bombings from the Israeli military occupying their land

The Guardian - UK

The chaotic, unique, beautiful Lebanon I knew has been reduced to rubble. When will it end?

Suspected war crimes happen almost daily as Israel continues its bombardment, which Unicef estimates is killing nearly 14 children a day. We cannot write this off as just another war in a war-torn region, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Iran says ‘low’ possibility of return to war with US

TEHRAN - Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that a return to war with the United States was unlikely, while warning that the Islamic republic stood ready against any attack.

Bangkok Post

US strikes Iran, Tehran hits back with attack on American air base

The United States carried out strikes on a ground control station in the south of Iran on Thursday, prompting retaliation from Tehran which targeted a US base in the most serious clashes since the April ceasefire began.

France 24

Middle East crisis: Rubio says ‘some progress’ on US-Iran deal after Trump says ‘maybe we’ll just have to finish the job’ – as it happened

Trump and secretary of state give conflicting messages about the status of deal with Iran as US president meets with his cabinet

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran retaliates after Trump orders fresh strikes on military sites

White House dismisses report of draft agreement with Tehran as ‘complete fabrication’

The Economic Times

Israel carried out attack against Hamas' new armed wing chief Mohammad Odeh, says Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel reports striking Mohammad Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas' armed wing in Gaza. Odeh reportedly headed Hamas' intelligence division during the October 7 attack. Israel has also intensified military activities, expanding ground operations into Lebanon. An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed two people and wounded over twenty,…

The Economic Times

Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war that some backers worry will embolden Iran

President Trump is close to a deal to end the war with Iran. This agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce Iran's nuclear capabilities. However, critical issues remain unresolved. Some allies worry Iran's leaders may emerge stronger. Recent U.S. strikes in Iran have complicated ongoing talks.

Euronews

Israel expands military ground operations in Southern Lebanon as clashes with Hezbollah intensify

Israel’s military said it struck more than 100 Hezbollah sites across southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley area overnight.

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Israeli strikes kill dozens in southern Lebanon as Netanyahu expands ground campaign

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 31 people and wounded 40 on Tuesday, Lebanon’s health ministry said, including at least four children and three women, as Israel said it was intensifying operations despite a truce with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah.

France 24

Trump says no country will control Hormuz Strait under future Iran deal

President Donald Trump on Wednesday told his cabinet that “nobody” would control the Strait of Hormuz under a future settlement with Iran, but maintained that the US would “watch over” the critical waterway. Tehran effectively closed the Strait to commercial shipping in response to the US-Israeli war on Iran, triggering…

Reason

American Can't Sue Iraq and Lebanon for Allegedly Anti-Gay Policies

"Plaintiff claims that these policies and laws 'have been exported to the United States through their nationals' and 'have directly caused catastrophic harm to Plaintiff, a gay United States citizen residing in Wayne County, Michigan.'"

AAP

Israel expands attacks in southern Lebanon

Dozens of people have been killed and injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon in airstrikes beyond the 'Yellow Line' they agreed to at the start of the ceasefire.

International Business Times

Benjamin Netanyahu Says Israel To Step Up Attacks Against Hezbollah In Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with both officials from the country and the U.S. saying the group continued to launch attacks.

The Independent UK

Why Trump’s latest demand for Iran peace deal is the fastest way to kill hope of progress

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump abruptly warning that a slew of countries must sign divisive diplomatic deals with Israel as a “mandatory” condition for peace with Iran is dangerous and unnecessary, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK

Israel and Hezbollah clash along strategic Lebanese river following overnight strikes

Israel's military is clashing with the Hezbollah militant group along a strategic river in Lebanon

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