🇺🇸 U.S.-ISRAEL DISAGREEMENTS OVER LEBANON: At the G7 summit, President Trump publicly criticized Israel’s handling of Lebanon and Hezbollah, stating that operations had continued for too long and expressing dissatisfaction with Israeli actions in Beirut.
Trump also said that he had suggested allowing Syria to confront Hezbollah and argued that Israel should approach the conflict differently. According to Israel Hayom columnist Shirit Avitan Cohen, Trump is pressuring Prime Minister Netanyahu to withdraw from Lebanon by Friday.
Israeli security officials quoted by Maariv stated that Beirut has effectively become a prohibited zone for IDF operations. Trump’s remarks drew criticism from some Israeli observers, who argued that Hezbollah and Hamas have long embedded military infrastructure within civilian population centers, complicating efforts to target operational assets while minimizing collateral damage.
Netanyahu’s court testimony was shortened to allow him to chair an emergency security cabinet meeting, after which he convened a smaller ministerial consultation.
🟢 IRGC PRAISES REGIONAL PROXIES: IRGC Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani praised Hezbollah, Hamas, and other Iranian-backed organizations throughout the region.
Qaani stated that Hezbollah performed strongly during the recent conflict, that Hamas would be rebuilt, and that the broader Axis of Resistance demonstrated significant strength during the war.
🎯 LEBANON OPERATIONS: Hezbollah launched multiple attacks against IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon, including rocket fire, an anti-tank missile, and mortar attacks. No Israeli casualties were reported.
The Israeli Air Force intercepted rockets fired toward areas where troops were operating and later struck the launcher used in part of the attack. Israeli forces also identified and responded to additional threats, including suspicious vehicle activity near operational areas.
In four separate incidents during the day, IDF forces identified terrorists approaching troops and directed precise airstrikes against the threats.
The IDF stated that operations would continue to remove immediate threats within the forward defensive zone in southern Lebanon.
Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that four people were killed and others wounded in Israeli strikes targeting vehicles near Nabatieh, including in the areas of Mayfadoun and Shoukine.
🔥 GAZA OPERATIONS: The IDF announced the elimination of two Hamas cell commanders assessed to have been planning attacks against Israeli forces.
Saleh Ramadan Muhammad Khalifa, a commander in Hamas’ Nuseirat Battalion, was eliminated in central Gaza. Muhammad Musa Diab al-Habil, a commander in Hamas’ Western Jabalia Battalion, was eliminated in northern Gaza.
The military stated that both were targeted in precise strikes after being identified as imminent threats.
🏙️ JUDEA AND SAMARIA COUNTERTERRORISM ACTIVITY: During operations in Nablus, IDF forces located and dismantled a weapons-production facility operating within a civilian area.
Forces dismantled 18 machines used to manufacture weapons and explosive devices and confiscated additional weapons components.
🛡️ HOME FRONT: Following a situational assessment, Home Front Command announced that defensive guidelines remain unchanged.
Current directives remain in effect until June 17, 2026, at 20:00.
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