Prime Minister: The Israeli military will continue operations in southern Lebanon as planned
On the evening of June 1 local time, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed via social media that he had a phone call with U.S. President Trump that evening.
During the call, he informed Trump that if Hezbollah continues to attack Israeli cities and civilians, Israel will strike relevant targets located in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. He stated, "Our position remains unchanged. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces will continue operations in southern Lebanon as planned." (Reporter Zhao Bing from the General Station)
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On June 1, U.S. President Trump stated on social media that he had communicated with both Israel and Hezbollah, indicating that Israel would not send troops to Beirut, and Hezbollah also agreed to a ceasefire.
Trump later posted another message on social media saying that negotiations with Iran are "moving forward rapidly."
Earlier that day, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz issued a statement saying that, in light of Hezbollah's "repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement," they had ordered the military to carry out airstrikes in the Dahiyeh area of Beirut.
On the same day, according to Iranian sources, a person close to the negotiation team stated that due to Israel's ongoing military actions in Lebanon and Gaza, the Iranian negotiation team has suspended dialogue and text exchanges with the U.S. through intermediaries and plans to completely block the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed that the Israeli Defense Forces will continue operations in southern Lebanon and will target Beirut if Hezbollah attacks. On June 1, he warned of airstrikes on specific targets in Beirut. U.S. President Trump stated he communicated with both Israel and Hezbollah, indicating a temporary ceasefire agreement. Iran's negotiation team has paused discussions with the U.S. due to ongoing Israeli military actions.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed military operations in southern Lebanon.
- Netanyahu warned of airstrikes on Beirut if Hezbollah continues attacks.
- Trump communicated with both Israel and Hezbollah regarding the situation.
- Iran's negotiation team paused talks due to Israeli military actions.
- Israel conducted airstrikes in the Dahieh area of Beirut.