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Middle East crisis live: Israel to continue ground operation in southern Lebanon despite agreed ceasefire

The Guardian UK Thursday 04 June 2026, 09:34 UTC By Taz Ali 1 min read
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The country’s defence minister said the IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and will not allow the ‘return of the population’Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Trump seeks to overcome barriers to Iran dealThe Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, said the US-brokered ceasefire agreed last night between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24 hours of all concerned parties approving it, Reuters reports. The comments appeared to refer to Hezbollah, which has yet to...

The country’s defence minister said the IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and will not allow the ‘return of the population’

The Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, said the US-brokered ceasefire agreed last night between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24 hours of all concerned parties approving it, Reuters reports.

The comments appeared to refer to Hezbollah, which has yet to comment on the ceasefire. Hezbollah previously said it is opposed to the Israel-Lebanon talks.

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