Israeli Strikes Kill 8 in Lebanon as Hezbollah Rejects US-Backed Ceasefire
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Updated · FRANCE 24 English · Jun 4
Israeli Strikes Kill 8 in Lebanon as Hezbollah Rejects US-Backed Ceasefire
3 articles · Updated · FRANCE 24 English · Jun 4
Summary
Eight people were killed in Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon and near the southern city of Tyre, the Lebanese health ministry said Thursday.
The fighting persisted as Hezbollah rejected a US-backed ceasefire plan already agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments, insisting Israel first withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon.
Israel also said one of its soldiers was killed in combat, underscoring that hostilities are continuing on both sides despite the proposed truce.
Benjamin Netanyahu said decisions on any action tied to Hamas disarmament would be made with the Board of Peace set up by President Donald Trump to oversee a phased ceasefire.
Trump has sought to separate Lebanon conflict talks from the US-Iran war, while Tehran argues the two fronts remain linked.
With conflicting US and Israeli statements, who is really directing the war and peace efforts in Lebanon?
Iran insists the conflicts are linked. Can there be lasting peace in Lebanon without a comprehensive US-Iran deal?
With 1.2 million displaced, is Israel's deep advance creating security or fueling a much larger future conflict?
June 2026 Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Fails: Escalation, Regional Risks, and Humanitarian Crisis
Overview
On June 4, 2026, a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel was announced to stop the ongoing conflict, but Hezbollah immediately rejected the deal, demanding a more comprehensive end to hostilities. This rejection showed that the ceasefire terms did not address Hezbollah’s core concerns, leaving the path to peace uncertain. Despite diplomatic efforts, deep divisions remain, with Iran insisting that a ceasefire in Lebanon is necessary for any peace deal with the United States. Meanwhile, Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue, further complicating the situation and raising the risk of wider regional escalation.