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Trump, Iran Sign Ceasefire Memo; Israel Relaxes, Hezbollah Warns

6/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum with Iran calling for a ceasefire all fronts, including Lebanon, while Israel Defense Forces lifted restrictions, released reservists as Home Front Command said the Confrontation Line—Safsufa, Meron—will operate from 6 a.m. Monday.
Hezbollah secretary-general Naim Qassem warned Israel must withdraw from Lebanon and no safe zone, while Metula mayor David Azoulay and Miry Menashe said ceasefire has limited impact, urged Lebanese army involvement.

History

Historical Context

Resolution 1701, adopted on 11 August 2006 after the 34-day Israel-Hezbollah war, expanded UNIFIL to about 15,000 troops and called for Lebanese army deployment and disarmament of armed groups. The ceasefire signed on 27 November 2024 between Israel, Lebanon and mediators echoes that framework, yet UNIFIL has recorded over 15,400 Lebanese-sovereignty violations since then, underscoring the border’s persistent fragility.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum with Iran calling for a ceasefire all fronts, including Lebanon, while Israel Defense Forces lifted restrictions, released reservists as Home Front Command said the Confrontation Line—Safsufa, Meron—will operate from 6 a.m. Monday.
Hezbollah secretary-general Naim Qassem warned Israel must withdraw from Lebanon and no safe zone, while Metula mayor David Azoulay and Miry Menashe said ceasefire has limited impact, urged Lebanese army involvement.

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