Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is caught between a fragile ceasefire with Iran, ongoing war in Lebanon, and domestic political pressure ahead of elections. A new flare-up was triggered by an Israeli strike on Beirut, while Iran insists any broader deal must include a Lebanon ceasefire. Netanyahu's political rivals are seizing on his failure to deliver promised total victory, and polls show slipping support.

Jun 10, 2026

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Day 89 of Iran-Israel conflict: Israeli airstrikes kill 31 in Lebanon as ceasefire tensions mount

Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed at least 31 people and wounded 40. Iran accused the United States of violating the ceasefire and warned Gulf states against hosting U.S. military bases.

May 27, 2026