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23.06.2026

The Day the Fifth Round of Lebanon-Israel Talks Began

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 23.06.2026.

It displays 61 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.06.2026The Day the Fifth Round of Lebanon-Israel Talks Began

The day's dominant editorial focus was the launch of the fifth round of Lebanon-Israel negotiations, with joint and military sessions reported in the evening. Earlier, an Israeli attack on civilians in Nabatieh al-Fawqa killed one and wounded two, prompting Hezbollah to warn of a blatant ceasefire violation. US VP Vance told Geagea that Washington pressures Iran to disarm Hezbollah, while Rubio affirmed dealing with Lebanon's sovereign government. Hezbollah's Qassem demanded full Israeli withdrawal on a timetable, declaring a phase of breaking the Israeli project. Trump expressed optimism on Lebanon and denied Iran nuclear weapons. The day saw diplomatic advances alongside persistent military friction and political posturing.

23.06.2026
09:39
‘Israel’ fears that new US-Iran understandings are “strengthening Tehran’s hand” in Lebanon and eroding Tel Aviv’s so-called military freedom, while leaving the disarmament of Hezbollah “a long way off,” according to a report by Axios on Tuesday. Entitled “Israel fears Trump is strengthening Iran’s hand in Lebanon,” the report, by Israeli journalist Barak Ravid, says …
09:39
10:17
In a significant diplomatic move amid rising maritime tensions, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi convened with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi on Tuesday to negotiate fresh frameworks for managing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies. Qalibaf, who arrived in Muscat …
10:17
11:16
Israeli soldiers deployed inside Lebanon describe mounting fear and constant anxiety under the threat of Hezbollah explosive drones, which they say have turned routine operations into moments of exposure and helplessness, according to testimonies published by Yedioth Ahronoth. New accounts from troops and officers depict drones employed by the Lebanese resistance group as a persistent …
11:16

11:18The Silent Drone Shadow

Editors highlight Lebanon's struggle for sovereignty within US-Iran negotiations, as diplomatic pushes in Washington seek a formal state role in any settlement (Kataeb, LBC). While Trump reviews support statistics for the Iran deal (MTV Lebanon), military tensions persist with reports on the psychological toll of Hezbollah drones (Al-Manar). Hezbollah-aligned Al-Manar further charts the territorial reality and the cultural resurgence of Ashura, while mainstream Lebanon 24 tracks the long-term confrontation.
11:39
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnasser Hemmati said Iran is under no obligation to purchase agricultural inputs exclusively from the United States, dismissing remarks by American officials, including President Donald Trump. Speaking to Tasnim on Monday, Hemmati responded to recent statements by US officials claiming that Iran would be required to buy agricultural …
11:39
12:39
A series of Israeli attacks were reported across southern Lebanon on Tuesday, in violation of the ceasefire reached in the weekend, according to field reports by Al-Manar correspondents. In Haddatha, Israeli occupation forces opened fire on residents during a burial procession that was being escorted by the Lebanese Army toward the town cemetery, raising tensions …
12:39
14:17
The Islamic Resistance issued on Tuesday a statement warning that the Israeli attack on civilians in Nabatieh constitutes a blatant violation of the ceasefire, which the Resistance has adhered to until now. What follows is the text of the statement: At 11:30, the “Israeli” enemy army opened fire with machine guns from among residential homes …
14:17
15:16
Shin Bet chief David Zini warned in closed forums recently about a potential mass attack on the southern city of Eilat resembling the Hamas invasion of October 7, 2023, the Haaretz daily reported on Monday, citing several unnamed security sources. Zini’s remarks lie on the top of Zionist reports about security fears in Eilat City …
15:16
16:16
The Israeli occupation entity’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confronts one of the most complex crises of his political career as disputes over ultra-Orthodox military exemptions, negotiations over dissolving the Knesset, internal battles within Likud, and a growing constitutional confrontation over the appointment of attorney Michael Rabello as state comptroller converge into a single political storm. …
16:16

16:19Fifth Round Talks Begin

Editors focus on the launch of the fifth round of Lebanon-Israel negotiations (Kataeb, Addiyar), while Hezbollah-aligned Al-Manar warns of a flagrant ceasefire violation in Nabatieh. US VP Vance tells Geagea that Washington is pressuring Iran to ensure Hezbollah disarms (Naharnet, LBC). Netanyahu faces a multi-front political crisis (Al-Manar English).
19:39
Hezbollah Secretary General, His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem, affirmed that Lebanon and its Resistance, army, and people have entered a new phase titled “Breaking the Israeli Project,” considering that the project which sought over the past years to eliminate Hezbollah militarily, politically, culturally, socially, and humanly has failed. Sheikh Qassem said: “We are now in …
19:39
20:17

23:18Negotiations Begin, Qassem Vows Break

Editors highlight the start of joint Lebanon-Israel negotiations, with a military session following a shared meeting (Addiyar). Hezbollah's Qassem declares a phase of breaking the Israeli project, demanding full withdrawal (Al-Manar). US Secretary Rubio reaffirms dealing with Lebanon's sovereign government (Naharnet). A fire in Dekwaneh is brought under control (Kataeb, LBC).