Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Renewed with Hezbollah-Free Zones as Trump Hints at Iran Deal (Jun 4, 0636 UTC, 0936 Israel) (Morning Edition)

Diplomatic Signals

President Trump suggested that US-Iran talks could yield a deal by the weekend, stating “we will get” Iran’s uranium stockpile and that the US would coordinate with the Iranian regime to remove highly enriched uranium from “the rubble” Times of Israel. He added that a ceasefire in the region means “you are shooting but in a more moderate manner” Behold Israel. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said no formal negotiations are taking place, though indirect messages continue, including recent communications about preventing an Israeli attack on Beirut IRNA. Araghchi also warned that any hostile act against Iran would be met with an “immediate, decisive response” IRNA.

Kuwait Airport Strike

Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation released CCTV footage showing the moment an Iranian drone struck Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and wounding 63 BBC News Al Jazeera. The IRGC claimed the damage was caused by a malfunctioning US Patriot missile, not an Iranian strike, but the US military denied this IRNA N12 Chat.

US House War Powers Resolution

The US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution 215-208, with four Republicans joining all Democrats, to direct President Trump to remove US armed forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action Times of Israel Financial Times. The resolution is largely symbolic but represents a significant bipartisan rebuke of Trump’s Iran policy The Guardian.

Trump’s Threats and Remarks

Trump reportedly told aides he would end the ceasefire if Iran kills US troops Times of Israel. He also said the US could “wipe everybody out” in 2-3 weeks but would prefer a written deal Behold Israel. Trump acknowledged that Iran’s attack on Kuwait was a response to US strikes, saying “they were slightly provoked; they were reciprocating” Behold Israel.

Ceasefire Renewal

Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew the ceasefire and create “pilot zones” where the Lebanese army will have exclusive control, according to a joint statement after the fourth round of US-mediated talks in Washington Haaretz Times of Israel. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete halt to Hezbollah fire and the withdrawal of its forces Jerusalem Post. US State Department said the sides agreed to move quickly toward establishing the pilot zones Jerusalem Post.

Continued Clashes

Despite the agreement, Hezbollah claimed multiple attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, including rocket salvos on gatherings of vehicles and soldiers in Al-Qantara, Yohmor Al-Shaqif, and Debbine Al-Manar TV. Hezbollah also said it intercepted an Israeli Hermes 450-Zik drone with a surface-to-air missile Al-Manar TV. The IDF reported sirens in Arab al-Aramshe and Kfar Yuval due to suspected hostile aircraft infiltration, later determined to be false alarms or concluded without injuries IDF Official.

Israeli Strikes

Israeli aircraft targeted a vehicle at the Nmeiriyeh junction and a car between Kfar Kila and Zefta Nabatieh in southern Lebanon Quds News Network Middle East Eye. An Israeli drone also struck the town of Kfar Rumman Al-Manar TV. The Lebanese army said a soldier was killed and two others wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a road between Nabatieh and Kfar Tibnit Haaretz.

Beaufort Castle

Hezbollah released drone video showing attacks on Israeli forces occupying Beaufort Castle, a medieval fortress seized by the IDF on May 31 Al Jazeera FDD. The IDF’s capture of the strategic high ground is part of a broader ground push in southern Lebanon FDD.

Airstrikes in Gaza City

Israeli strikes on residential buildings killed nine Palestinians in Gaza City, including in Sheikh Radwan, Tel al-Hawa, and al-Shati camp Al Jazeera Bint Jbeil News. The IDF said it killed at least two Palestinian terror operatives who “posed a threat” to troops, including Ahmed Abu Mughaysib, head of a Palestinian Islamic Jihad rocket-launching cell, and several Hamas operatives in central Gaza Manniefabian.

Hamas Control and Civilian Impact

Quds News Network claimed Israel’s attacks on police and security structures have deepened the humanitarian crisis and collapse of civilian life for over two million Palestinians Quds News Network.

Settler Violence

Israeli settlers vandalized Palestinian agricultural crops in the Mleihat community east of Ramallah Quds News Network.

Knesset Legislation

The Knesset approved a bill granting tax benefits to dozens of settlements in Judea and Samaria located more than 2 km from the security fence N12 Chat.

UN Security Council Seat

Germany admitted its failure to secure a non-permanent UN Security Council seat was likely due to its support for Israel Al Jazeera.

NATO

Trump said he is seriously considering withdrawing the US from NATO after the alliance refused to assist in the conflict with Iran Bint Jbeil News.

Oman

Trump warned Oman would “behave just like everybody else, or we’ll have to blow them up” after reports it considered joining Iran in controlling the Strait of Hormuz Responsible Statecraft.

Kanye West Concert

A Dutch court rejected an appeal by a Jewish group to block Kanye West from performing, with the judge saying there were “no indications” his presence could cause “concrete dangers” Times of Israel. The group expressed disappointment, saying “it is okay if you are antisemitic” Times of Israel.

UK Greens Leader

The Jewish, anti-Israel leader of the UK Greens, Zack Polanski, backed monitoring British-Israeli IDF soldiers, signing an open letter demanding disclosure of IDF service and potential extra screening for travelers with Israeli documents Times of Israel.

US House War Powers Resolution

The House passed a resolution 215-208 to limit Trump’s authority to wage war on Iran, with four Republicans voting with Democrats Times of Israel The Guardian. The resolution is symbolic but marks a rare bipartisan rebuke Financial Times.

Indonesia Rupiah

Indonesia’s rupiah fell to a record low against the US dollar due to the energy shock from the Iran war Al Jazeera.

Syria

Israeli forces fired heavy artillery shells near Saison Village in western Daraa countryside, causing panic but no reported casualties [Syrian Observatory for Human Rights]. Israeli military vehicles advanced in the Al-Raqqad Valley area, with heavy machinegun fire SOHR. War remnants have killed 190 people and injured 281 in Syria since the start of 2026 SOHR.