Trump Forces Lebanon Truce, Berates Netanyahu as Hezbollah Attacks Persist (Jun 2, 0636 UTC, 0936 Israel) (Morning Edition)

• Parliament Speaker Warns on Talks — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf warned that Tehran would suspend ongoing negotiations with the United States if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, stating Iran has been working intensively to secure a halt to the assaults IRNA. In a call with Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri, Qalibaf affirmed that Hezbollah and the Amal Movement are defending their land and the Islamic nation, and that if Israeli attacks don’t stop, Iran will not only suspend negotiations but also rejoin the battle Al-Manar TV.
• IRGC Claims Ship Strike — The IRGC claimed to have targeted a cargo ship owned by the “US-Zionist enemy” in a retaliatory missile operation IRNA. No independent confirmation was available.
• Diplomatic Consultations — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls with Pakistan’s Deputy PM/Foreign Minister and Army Chief to discuss regional security and cooperation IRNA.
• Khamenei Advisor Visits Hezbollah Office — Advisor Mohammad Mokhber visited Hezbollah’s office in Tehran, emphasizing resistance axis unity and stating no ceasefire with Iran would be valid without Lebanon Al-Manar TV.

• Trump-Forced Ceasefire — President Trump announced a mutual halt in attacks after speaking with PM Netanyahu and mediators: Israel would stop strikes on Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, and Hezbollah would stop attacks on Israel Times of Israel. Lebanon’s presidency confirmed Hezbollah accepted the US-brokered proposal Israel Hayom. Trump later told ABC News he thinks there will be an Iran deal “over the next week” after fixing the “glitch” of Israel-Hezbollah fighting N12 Chat.
• Hezbollah Attacks Continue — Despite the truce, Hezbollah launched two rockets at the Safed area, intercepted by the IDF, and a drone struck a military position in the Western Galilee; no injuries Manniefabian. Sirens sounded in Metula after a rocket struck near Israeli forces in southern Lebanon Manniefabian. Earlier, a large-scale drone attack by about six Hezbollah drones targeted a Givati force, killing Cpt. Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester and wounding seven others Times of Israel IDF Official. Hezbollah also claimed to have repelled Israeli advances in Haddatha and Al-Bayyada, and targeted a Merkava tank near Yohmor Al-Shaqif with an Ababil loitering glider Al-Manar TV.
• IDF Strikes in South — Israeli warplanes struck Tibnin, Hadatha, Yatar, and Kfarsir in the early morning Bint Jbeil News Al-Manar TV. A drone strike targeted a vehicle in Toul, near Nabatieh, killing three people, including a dentist and his two children Quds News Network Bint Jbeil News. The IDF said it was operating in southern Lebanon as planned Behold Israel.
• Ceasefire Conditions — Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah stated the group accepts a comprehensive ceasefire as a prelude to Israeli withdrawal without “freedom of action,” rejecting any return to pre-March 2, 2026 status Al-Manar TV. Speaker Berri told the New York Times that only Trump can secure a genuine ceasefire and push Israel to abide by it Bint Jbeil News.
• UNIFIL Replacement Proposed — UN Secretary-General Guterres proposed a new force to replace UNIFIL, with three possible models, to maintain the ceasefire Jerusalem Post.

Palestinian Shot Dead — A Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces west of Khan Younis, according to Nasser Hospital Quds News Network. No further details were provided.

Settler Violence — A Palestinian woman sustained minor injuries after Israeli settler militias assaulted her vehicle near Hebron Quds News Network.

• Trump on Iran Deal — Trump told ABC News he thinks there will be a deal with Iran to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz “over the next week” N12 Chat.
• IAEA Chief on New Deal — IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is no longer a workable model and the next deal will look very different Al Jazeera English.
• UNIFIL Replacement — UN Secretary-General Guterres proposed a new force to replace UNIFIL in Lebanon Jerusalem Post.

Canadian PM Warns — Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that antisemitism in Canada has reached levels not seen since World War II, with over two-thirds of religiously motivated hate crimes targeting Jews, who make up only 1% of the population N12 Chat.

• Spain’s Iberia Extends Flight Cancellations — Iberia extended its suspension of flights to Israel until October 24 Israel Hayom.
• UK Factory Blockade — Four activists from People Against Genocide blockaded a factory in Staffordshire manufacturing components for Israeli military equipment; at least two were arrested Quds News Network.

• US Lawmakers Move to Block Military Tech Synergy — Progressive Rep. Ro Khanna and libertarian Rep. Thomas Massie announced they will seek to strip expansion of US-Israel military technology cooperation from the annual defense bill Times of Israel.
• Canada Antisemitism Warning — PM Carney warned of unprecedented antisemitism levels N12 Chat.
• Colombia Election — Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election Al Jazeera English.

India World Cup Broadcast Deal — Zee Entertainment signed a deal with FIFA to broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and other tournaments Al Jazeera English.

• Iran-Pakistan Diplomacy — Iran’s FM held calls with Pakistani officials on regional security IRNA.
• Iran Hajj Repatriation — The first group of Iranian Hajj pilgrims returned home IRNA.