Trump Claims to Broker Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump has claimed that hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon are set to halt, stating he held productive talks with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of the Lebanese group.
In a social media post, Trump announced his conversation with Netanyahu was “very productive” and asserted that Israeli forces would not be sent into Beirut. He added that any troops already en route to the Lebanese capital had been recalled.
Trump also stated he communicated with Hezbollah through “highly placed representatives” and that both sides had agreed to a cessation of all firing. According to the US president, Israel will refrain from striking Hezbollah targets, and Hezbollah has pledged not to launch attacks on Israel.
Separately, in an interview with NBC News, Trump commented on negotiations with Iran, suggesting a period of silence could be beneficial. “We’ve been talking too much,” he said, adding that he had received no indication from Tehran that it intended to suspend the discussions.
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Updated: 9:04 PM PKT — June 2, 2026
Hopes for an extended ceasefire in the Middle East, including a potential deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, influenced global markets on Tuesday. Oil prices fell as traders weighed the possibility of a de-escalation in the region following President Donald Trump’s earlier announcement of a halt to hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
US stock markets had a mixed opening, with analysts noting that investors were cautiously assessing the durability of any potential peace agreement. The developments follow President Trump’s statements that talks with Iran were moving rapidly and that both Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a cessation of firing.
Updated: 4:25 PM PKT — June 2, 2026
A partial ceasefire has been agreed upon between Israel and Hezbollah under a US-brokered proposal. According to the Lebanese embassy in Washington, the agreement stipulates that Hezbollah will halt attacks on Israel in exchange for Israel ceasing airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Lebanese officials confirmed Hezbollah’s acceptance of the plan following communications between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon will continue. He warned that Israel would target objectives in Beirut if Hezbollah did not stop attacks on Israeli cities. Further talks are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss expanding the ceasefire’s scope to all of Lebanon.
Updated: 11:46 AM PKT — June 2, 2026
The US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appears fragile, with conflicting statements from the involved parties. The Lebanese embassy in Washington confirmed Hezbollah has accepted the ceasefire proposal and its extension across all of Lebanon, viewing it as a step toward Israeli withdrawal. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu countered that military operations in southern Lebanon will continue as planned.
Adding to the complexity, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf threatened to halt negotiations with the US if attacks on Lebanon persist, affirming Tehran’s support for Beirut. Meanwhile, reports have emerged of a tense phone call in which US President Donald Trump allegedly berated Netanyahu as “crazy” and warned that an attack on Beirut would further isolate Israel. Despite the tensions, Trump expressed optimism about reaching a broader deal with Iran within the week.
Updated: 8:42 AM PKT — June 2, 2026
Despite ceasefire talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered attacks on Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut and announced an expansion of ground operations in Lebanon. In response, Hezbollah claimed rocket attacks on an Israeli underground military base and a drone strike in southern Lebanon that killed one Israeli soldier and wounded three. On Sunday, Israeli attacks in Lebanon reportedly killed 12 people and injured 35.
The escalating conflict has drawn widespread international condemnation, with France, the UK, Germany, Qatar, Egypt, and the European Union urging Israel to halt its military activities. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly proposed a new ceasefire plan to both sides, suggesting Hezbollah halt its attacks first in exchange for Israeli de-escalation in Beirut. The Lebanese Parliament Speaker has countered that Israel must cease its attacks first, assuring that Hezbollah would then comply.
Updated: 3:35 AM PKT — June 2, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has contradicted claims of a ceasefire by US President Donald Trump, stating that Israeli military operations in Southern Lebanon will continue as planned.
Following a telephone call with the US president, Netanyahu said he had warned Trump that Israel would target Beirut if Hezbollah did not halt its attacks. The two leaders reportedly discussed the latest regional situation and recent developments.
Updated: 2:34 AM PKT — June 2, 2026
Hezbollah has accepted a US-proposed mutual ceasefire, the Lebanese embassy in Washington announced. The group has also agreed to extend the cessation of hostilities to all areas of Lebanon.
As an initial step, Israel is expected to refrain from attacking the southern areas of Beirut. Hezbollah parliamentarian Hassan Fadlallah confirmed the group’s support for a complete ceasefire, calling it a preliminary step toward the withdrawal of Israeli forces. He added that the effectiveness of the agreement’s implementation will be assessed in the coming days.
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