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The Hill • June 9, 2026 16:30

Trump's Lebanon crisis: Why paper ceasefires fail

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The core flaw of Washington's approach is the tendency to isolate conflicts that are fundamentally linked.

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Trump's Lebanon crisis: Why paper ceasefires fail

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Al Jazeera English

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16:13

How Lebanon became the breaking point for the Iran war ceasefire

Iran has switched from projecting power via its proxies to using its own firepower to protect them, analysts say.

10:38

Iran and Israel bomb each other: Is the ceasefire over?

Analysts say both sides are pushing the ceasefire to its limits while seeking greater leverage.

07:26

How Lebanon and Iran’s war of words became backdrop for latest Israel war

Iran had warned that talks could be stopped and attacks would resume if Israel continued to hit Lebanon.

Al-Monitor

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15:36

Defying Trump with brief Iran fight, Israel seeks sway over peace talks

(Note offensive language in paragraph 9)By Rami Ayyub, Benjamin Raab and Emily RoseJERUSALEM, June 8 (Reuters) - In launching renewed strikes on Iran on Monday in apparent open defiance of …

11:01

Trump says Israel and Iran 'looking to do an immediate ceasefire'

June 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that both Israel and Iran are looking to "do an immediate ceasefire", and that final negotiations on "peace" are …

08:00

Iran halts Israel operation after first post-truce clash

Iran on Monday said it was ending its latest military operation against Israel after the first exchanges of fire between the foes since a shaky ceasefire began, but warned it …

DW All

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02:18

UK, Germany, France back ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia

The British, German and French leaders backed a call by Ukraine's Zelenskyy for direct talks with Russian President Putin. The European leaders met Zelenskyy in London.

DW Top

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02:18

UK, Germany, France back ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia

The British, German and French leaders backed a call by Ukraine's Zelenskyy for direct talks with Russian President Putin. The European leaders met Zelenskyy in London.

Euronews

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05:58

Europe Today: Zelenskyy, E3 leaders agree peace terms as pro-EU party claims victory in Armenia

The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Ukraine agreed on concrete conditions for peace yesterday, including Europe's participation in direct talks with Vladimir Putin. In Armenia, a pro-EU party …

04:05

UK, France and Germany back direct talks with Russia 'with active US and European participation'

The leaders "supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, with active US and European participation, to bring about a ceasefire and support further negotiations", they said …

09:57

European leaders to meet Zelenskyy at Downing Street as pressure mounts on Russia

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France 24

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09:09

Netanyahu comes out of Iran flare-up a 'humiliated, failed war leader'

Iran and Israel said hostilities between the two countries were to be put on hold, after a flare-up which threatened the already fragile ceasefire in the region. In Israel, the …

22:36

Israel and Iran step back from further strikes after renewed clashes

Israel and Iran appeared to pull back from further military action on Monday after exchanging fire for the first time since a US-brokered ceasefire two months ago. Both sides warned …

14:43

Lebanese 'stuck between a rock and a hard place' as Israel strikes south of country

Despite Lebanese authorities insisting on the ceasefire, many in Lebanon criticise them for bending the knee to the US. The Hezbollah is also criticised for starting the conflict and siding …

14:04

Despite tension over war flare-up, fallout between Trump and Netanyahu unlikely

Israel and Iran exchanged fire for the first time since the start of the truce on June 7, despite US President Donald Trump repeatedly warning Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu against …

11:22

Israel, Iran trade fire in first clash since truce

Iran and Israel on Monday attacked each other's territory for the first time since a shaky ceasefire put five weeks of war on hold, sparking fears the escalation could spark …

23:01

European leaders back Zelensky's call for direct Russia talks

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Middle East Eye

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11:10

Trump says Israel and Iran want ‘immediate ceasefire’

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The Hill

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22:52

Netanyahu defies Trump as Iran, Lebanon drive wedge

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13:39

House Freedom Caucus shifts; Iran and Israel exchange strikes: Join the live discussion

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12:25

Israel, Iran attack each other for first time since ceasefire

Israel and Iran traded attacks on Monday for the first time since a fragile ceasefire agreement was struck in April, sparking concerns of a resumed conflict in the Middle East. …