The country’s defence minister said the IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and will not allow the ‘return of the population’ Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Trump seeks to overcome barriers to Iran deal The Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, said the US-brokered ceasefire agreed last night between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24 hours of all concerned parties approving it, Reuters reports. The comments appeared to refer to Hezbollah, which has yet to comment on the ceasefire. Hezbollah previously said it is opposed to the Israel-Lebanon talks. Continue reading...
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THU · 2026-06-04 · 09:34 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0604-81680
NSR-2026-0604-81680News Report·EN·Conflict
Middle East crisis live: Israel to continue ground operation in southern Lebanon despite agreed ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire, which Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated could take effect within 24 hours pending approval from all parties. However, Israel's defense minister declared that the IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and will prevent the return of the population.
Taz AliThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-04 · 09:34 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire, which Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated could take effect within 24 hours pending approval from all parties. However, Israel's defense minister declared that the IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and will prevent the return of the population. Hezbollah, a key party, has not yet commented on the ceasefire, despite previously opposing the talks. The article also mentions that President Trump is seeking to overcome barriers to an Iran deal.
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Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and will not allow the return of the population.
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Israel will continue its ground operation in southern Lebanon.
factualIsrael's defence minister
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The US-brokered ceasefire could come into force within 24 hours of all concerned parties approving it.
factualJoseph Aoun (Lebanese president)
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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a ceasefire.
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Hezbollah is opposed to the Israel-Lebanon talks.
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middle east crisis
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ground operation
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idf withdrawal
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hezbollah
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iran deal
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southern lebanon
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