Security · June 2026

Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire in southern Lebanon, with Hezbollah launching rockets at Israeli troops and Israel striking targets in Lebanon. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, rejected any new security equation imposed by Iran and Hezbollah, warning of strikes in Beirut in response to attacks. The Lebanese prime minister reported nearly 3,500 Israeli bombings during the ceasefire, while Iran has halted military operations against Israel but warned of harsher attacks if strikes on Lebanon continue. (ongoing coverage) Israel's army vowed to operate across Lebanon and intensify actions against Hezbollah. Israeli officials said Israel will stop its attacks on Iran but keep fighting Hezbollah, with a sense that 'this round of fighting is behind us.' Lebanon remains in the crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's prime minister will hold a full security cabinet meeting this evening amid the fighting with Iran and Hezbollah.