Israel's Lebanon Attacks Continue Despite Trump's Rebuke; UN Urges Halt

Israel's military operations in southern Lebanon persist, even facing criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump, as discussions around a broader ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran are threatened. Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that Iran has been making serious efforts to halt Israel's attacks over the past two days.

If these "criminal acts" continue, Ghalibaf warned, Iran will not only suspend negotiation processes but also take action against Israel. He affirmed Iran's firm commitment to establishing a ceasefire throughout Lebanon, particularly in the southern regions. Ghalibaf indicated that any potential ceasefire agreement between Iran and the U.S. would include a cessation of attacks on all fronts, including Lebanon.

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We have been making serious efforts to stop Israel's attacks over the past two days. If these criminal acts continue, we will not only suspend the negotiation process but also take action against the Zionist regime.

Reports suggest that former President Trump rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to cease attacks on Beirut. However, the Israeli military has reportedly intensified its operations in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese National News Agency reported that dozens of locations in southern Lebanon were bombed, with the Jabal Amel Hospital in Tyre sustaining damage, resulting in six deaths and 20 injuries. Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, also reported conducting 41 military operations against Israel, including missile and drone attacks.

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We have a firm resolve to establish a ceasefire throughout Lebanon, especially in the southern region.

Israel's actions have been seen as a violation of the ceasefire agreement. While a truce was established in April, Israel maintained that Lebanon was not included in the agreement and continued its attacks, jeopardizing the U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. The agreement signed between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the U.S., stipulated that Israel would cease offensive military operations within Lebanese territory. However, it also included a clause allowing Israel to exercise its right to self-defense against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks, which Israel has used to justify continued strikes against Hezbollah.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated that operations in southern Lebanon will continue, signaling no intention to end the conflict. Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold their fifth ceasefire talks in Washington D.C. in the coming days. Within Israel, there is significant public pressure from both far-right and centrist parties to halt the war in Lebanon. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Netanyahu to "say no" to Trump, while former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized the government for losing control over Israel's sovereignty.

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You told the U.S. president that you are a strong prime minister who can say 'no' if necessary. Now is the time to say 'no' to Trump.