Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon
The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has emphatically rejected the terms of a US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
· Henry Moore
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Germany has come under pressure to adjust its Middle East policy after failing to gain a seat on the UN Security Council.
· Sunniva Rose
Palestine accuses Israel of ‘systematically targeting’ its football players
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has slammed Israel over the “unjust arrest” of two players from its women’s national team and called on the sport’s governing body, FIFA, to intervene.
· RT
Lebanese PM says army to start deploying in 'pilot zones' in south
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has said that the army would begin deploying in "pilot zones" in the country's south, a day after Israel and Lebanon agreed in Washington to implement a ceasefire.
· Middleeasteye
A war without winners, only losers - opinion
The self-proclaimed world’s greatest dealmaker just can’t seem to close the deal with Iran after weeks of saying an agreement was imminent. It could come any day, not for weeks, or maybe never.
· DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
Hezbollah rechaza acuerdo de alto el fuego; ataques israelíes en Líbano dejan 4 muertos
BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah rechazó el jueves el más reciente acuerdo de alto el fuego alcanzado entre Israel y el gobierno libanés, y exigió una retirada completa del ejército israelí mientras los continuos combates dificultan las acciones para poner fin a la guerra.
· Bassem Mroue
Lebanon’s rulers have surrendered the country to Israel - this is not peace
The US-brokered trilateral statement, issued by the US State Department on Wednesday following the latest high-level meeting between Lebanese and Israeli representatives, belongs to a category of political submission so extreme that it is difficult to locate a precedent in the history of modern statecraft.
· Middleeasteye
Lebanon’s rulers have surrendered the country to Israel - this is no ceasefire
The US-brokered trilateral statement, issued by the US State Department on Wednesday following the latest high-level meeting between Lebanese and Israeli representatives, belongs to a category of political submission so extreme that it is difficult to locate a precedent in the history of modern statecraft.
· Middleeasteye
Military 'shoulder to shoulder' with northern leaders, IDF Chief Zamir says at joint assessment
IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir told northern leaders that the military stands "shoulder to shoulder" with their communities during a joint assessment of the security situation in northern Israel on Thursday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iran’s Quds Force chief Qaani demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon amid US-brokered deal
Esmail Qaani, the head of the Quds Force within the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), has put out a statement that appears to seek to pressure the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal. The deal was agreed in Washington overnight. Now, Qaani and Iran appear concerned. He demanded that Israel withdraw from L…
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Trump slams bid to curb war powers, says Iran talks in 'final' phase
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Trump slams 'unpatriotic' US House vote to end Iran war
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday slammed a vote in the US House seeking to order the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war, suggesting the "unpatriotic" move disrupted negotiations with Tehran.
· Agence France-Presse
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Palestinians attend the funeral of their relatives who were killed in an Israeli strike, in Gaza City, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
· The Associated Press
Lebanon's flag carrier Middle East Airlines hits back over safety fears | The National
Lebanon's flag carrier, Middle East Airlines, has pushed back against “false accusations” after reports that pilot groups had raised safety fears.
· The National
Iraq’s drive to disarm militias could stall after hardliners demand US military exit | The National
Iraq’s push to bring Iran-backed militias under state control could face new obstacles, as some powerful hardline factions say they will not disarm until all US troops leave the country, The National has learnt.
· Sinan Mahmoud
You can’t handle the truce: Trump has redefined ‘ceasefire’ in the Middle East
A ceasefire in the Middle East does not always mean that shooting stops entirely, US President Donald Trump has said, after reporters pressed him on the latest military exchanges involving Iran.
· RT
Hezbollah chief demands 'comprehensive' ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has demanded a comprehensive ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon, urging Lebanese authorities to abandon direct talks with Israel after a truce agreement was announced.
· Middleeasteye
Israel's top court lifts ban on Red Cross visits to jailed Palestinians | The National
Israel's supreme court has issued a ruling that effectively overturns a ban on members of the International Committee for the Red Cross visiting Palestinians held in the country's jails.
· Nada AlTaher
What to know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal
An Israeli flag hangs on a destroyed building in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel, Thursday June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
· Kareem Chehayeb
Ending the Gaza war requires Palestinian elections and a regional security framework - opinion
There are moments in the life of nations when the old political language no longer works, old leadership no longer inspires, and old excuses no longer convince anyone. Palestinians are living through such a moment. So are Israelis. The region stands before a rare opening to turn tragedy into a new political horizon.
· GERSHON BASKIN
Jugadores de Irán describen cómo la guerra afecta su preparación para el Mundial
El jugador iraní Alireza Jahanbakhsh durante un entrenamiento de la selección, en Antalya, Turquía, el martes 2 de junioo de 2026, previo al Mundial 2026.. (AP Foto/Khalil Hamra)
· Khalil Hamra
Israel and Lebanon agree to implement a US-brokered ceasefire
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· Amy Mackinnon
Kuwait releases footage of deadly airport attack after Iran denies responsibility | The National
Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority has released CCTV footage of the drone attack on the country's airport on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump brushed off and Iran has denied responsibility for.
· The National
Oil prices fall 3% on report Trump reluctant to restart Iran war
Crude oil prices fell about 3% Thursday, on a report that President Donald Trump is reluctant to resume full-scare war with Iran despite recent clashes.
· Spencer Kimball
Gaza after Hamas: Why the region needs a new civil vision - opinion
After nearly two decades of Hamas rule in the Gaza Strip, it is time to ask a question that can no longer be ignored: What has this political model ultimately delivered for the people of Gaza?
· MOHAMMED ALTOOLL
Trump Downplays Iran's Attacks Targeting US Bases In Kuwait & Bahrain: 'They Were Slightly Provoked'
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· Tyler Durden
Iranian press review: Iran’s inaction over Israel’s war in Lebanon questioned by critics
Iran’s inaction over Israel’s escalating war on Lebanon has drawn criticism from figures within the Iranian establishment.
· Middleeasteye
A bump in jobless claims, yet layoffs stay low as Iran war uncertainty lingers
A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Morton Grove, Ill., Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
· Matt Ott
Israel’s military creep killing Gaza peace plan
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· Michelle Burgis-Kasthala
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Hezbollah chief says northern Israel not safe as long as Lebanese villages are bombed
Lebanon's Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has said that as long as Lebanese villages were being bombed and people were being killed by Israeli forces, northern Israel will not be safe.
· Middleeasteye
Knesset passes first reading of controversial bill to split attorney-general's role - analysis
The Knesset’s passage this week of a bill to split the attorney-general’s role was framed by supporters as a long-overdue correction to one of the most powerful legal offices in Israel.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Bennett pitches educational reform ahead of election, standardized curriculum
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett unveiled a proposal for a unified national education framework on Tuesday, describing it as a plan to create a shared educational foundation for all children in Israel.
· THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
First-ever woman completes IDF Sayeret Matkal course, set to join operational service
The IDF on Thursday announced that the first woman ever has graduated from the incredibly intensive General Staff Reconnaissance Unit (Sayeret Matkal) special forces course, and will join operations in the future.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Hezbollah Chief, Qassem: Northern Israel at risk while Lebanon faces bombings
Lebanon's Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Thursday that as long as Lebanese villages were being bombed and people were being killed, northern Israel would not be safe.
· REUTERS
Hezbollah rejects ceasefire as Israeli strikes kill 4
In a joint statement released after a fourth round of U.S.-mediated talks at the State Department, the two sides said the ceasefire “is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives” from areas south of the Litani River, which is roughly 30 kilometers (20 miles) …
· Bassem Mroue
Futures Slide After Broadcom Forecast Miss Chills Tech Euphoria
US equity futures are weaker, dragged lower by Tech after a disappointing outlook from Broadcom triggered doubts that the blistering rally in technology shares had gone too far, a move exacerbated by euphoric positioning. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures dropped 0.4%, while Nasdaq futures slumped 1.2%. Broadcom, which a…
· Tyler Durden
Trump condemns 'unpatriotic' US House vote to end war on Iran
President Donald Trump condemned a vote in the US House seeking to order the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war, suggesting the "unpatriotic" move disrupted negotiations with Tehran.
· Middleeasteye
Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran
US President Donald Trump has hit back at lawmakers who voted to send him a rebuke over the war in Iran, labelling the group "unpatriotic".
· James FitzGerald
Israel’s Smotrich announces plan for 2,162 homes in occupied West Bank
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced a major expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, as he pushes to annex more of the Palestinian territory.
· Edna Mohamed
US, Iran talks stall as Trump warns war will only resume if American troops are attacked
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California governor’s race remains unresolved as vote count continues – US politics live
President attacks lawmakers as ‘unpatriotic’ after vote to block him from continuing war in Iran
· Lucy Campbell, Tom Ambrose, Heather Timmons, Michelle R Smith, Geneva Abdul
Nickel supply deficit projected over Indonesia policy uncertainty, Iran war
A high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) smelter run by Harita Nickel on Obi island, Indonesia. HPAL smelters process nickel ore into materials for electric vehicle batteries. (Photo by Dimas Ardian)
· NATSUMI KAWASAKI
Reabertura do Estreito de Ormuz não deve encerrar crise do petróleo
A guerra dos Estados Unidos e de Israel contra o Irã está prestes a completar 100 dias em meio a negociações para encerrar o conflito e ao aumento da pressão do Congresso americano sob o presidente Donald Trump.
· Nik Martin
Oil Prices Fall As White House Signals Will Maintain A Ceasefire With Iran Unless American Troops Are Killed
President Trump in an early Thursday morning Truth Social post has said the United States is "in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War" - while blasting the Republicans who voted the night prior to limit war powers "GRANDSTANDERS" and "unpatriotic".
· Tyler Durden
Moçambique: Medicamentos fora de prazo expõem falhas na saúde
Uma denúncia pública de um paciente sobre a alegada administração de medicamentos fora de prazo, no distrito de Chibuto, na província de Gaza, veio intensificar as dúvidas e críticas sobre a qualidade dos serviços prestados pelo Sistema Nacional de Saúde. E junta-se às inúmeras denúncias da Associação dos Profission…
· Sandra Quiala
Israel seeks to recruit ultranationalists for police unit at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli authorities are seeking to recruit ultranationalists and settlers into police units deployed at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, according to a report by Haaretz.
· Middleeasteye
Lebanon president says Wednesday's deal 'last chance' for comprehensive truce
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that an agreement on implementing a ceasefire announced in Washington after talks with Israel was the "last chance" to reach a comprehensive truce.
· Middleeasteye
Lebanon burns foreign reserves to hold pound steady in face of devastating war losses - analysis
Lebanon’s pound has held near 89,500 to the dollar even as war drains the country’s reserves, damages infrastructure, and pushes an already exhausted economy deeper into uncertainty.
· NADIM AL-KHATIB/THE MEDIA LINE
Syria makes bid to revive hospitality industry with new Tourist Police Unit
Damascus has created a new Tourism Police Unit, responsible for the security of visitors in the country, as part of plans to bolster Syria’s reviving hospitality industry, Syrian Tourism Minister Mazen Al Salhani announced at the Syria Private Sector Dialogue summit in Damascus earlier this week, according to The Na…
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD