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TUE · 2026-06-02 · 07:54 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0602-81060
News/Middle East crisis live: Conflict continues in Lebanon despi…
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Middle East crisis live: Conflict continues in Lebanon despite Trump hailing Israeli-Hezbollah de-escalation

Despite former President Trump's claim that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to cease hostilities, conflict persists along the Lebanon border. The Israeli military reported intercepting missiles launched from Lebanon this morning.

Taz AliThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-02 · 07:54 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Middle East crisis live: Conflict continues in Lebanon despite Trump hailing Israeli-Hezbollah de-escalation
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Briefing Summary

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Despite former President Trump's claim that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to cease hostilities, conflict persists along the Lebanon border. The Israeli military reported intercepting missiles launched from Lebanon this morning. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that his forces will continue operations in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned Israel's occupation of Lebanese territory, specifically after Israeli troops seized the Beaufort castle. Barrot asserted that Israel's ongoing military operations and occupation within Lebanon are unjustifiable.

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Key claims

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Nothing can justify the continuation of military operations and Israel’s prolonged occupation deep inside Lebanese territory.

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French foreign minister condemned Israel's occupation of parts of Lebanon.

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Netanyahu stated Israeli forces will continue operating in the south of Lebanon.

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Israeli military intercepted missiles from Lebanon this morning.

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Trump announced Hezbollah and Israel agreed to cease all shooting.

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Full report

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Israeli military says it intercepted missiles from Lebanon this morning while Netanyahu says his forces will continue operating in the south of the country Trump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to ‘stop all shooting’ The French foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, has condemned Israel’s occupation of parts of Lebanon after Israeli troops seized the Beaufort, a Crusades-era castle south of the country. “Nothing can justify the continuation of military operations and Israel’s prolonged occupation deep inside Lebanese territory,” he told France TV. Continue reading...
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Keywords & salience

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middle east crisis
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