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I had a conversation with Bibi Netanyahu today, asking him not to go into a major raid of Beirut, Lebanon.

Trump claims he spoke with Netanyahu and Hezbollah leaders, preventing a Beirut raid and securing a ceasefire.

June 2, 2026 at 12:47 am Donald Trump Truth Social diplomacy

I had a conversation with Bibi Netanyahu today, asking him not to go into a major raid of Beirut, Lebanon. He turned his Troops around. Thank you Bibi! I also had a conversation with Representatives of the Leaders of Hezbollah, and they agreed to stop shooting at Israel, and its soldiers. Likewise, Israel agreed to stop shooting at them. Let’s see how long that lasts — Hopefully it will be for ETERNITY! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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military June 2, 2026 at 2:23 am 5 minutes ago New

Further to the alerts that were activated at 01:35 in several areas in the north of the country, the Air Force intercepted two launches that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Further to the alerts that were activated at

Air Force intercepts two launches from Lebanon into Israel after alerts activated in the north; no casualties reported.

home front June 2, 2026 at 1:39 am 49 minutes ago New

Sirens in Ga’aton, Ye’achim area; investigation ongoing.

Sirens sounded in Ga'aton and Ye'achim areas as IDF investigates the cause of the alerts.

military June 2, 2026 at 1:39 am 49 minutes ago New

Further to the alerts activated a short while ago in the Be’ga’aton and Ye’achim area, this was a false identification.

IDF confirms false alarm in Ga'aton and Ye'achim area after alert sirens were activated.

home front June 2, 2026 at 1:39 am 50 minutes ago New

North sirens activated, investigation ongoing

North sirens activated amid ongoing IDF investigation, with details emerging from several affected areas.

military June 2, 2026 at 12:09 am 2 hours ago New

Further to the alerts activated a short while ago in the Metula area, a launch was identified that fell near IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon. There are no casualties.

IDF forces in southern Lebanon targeted by a launch near Metula; no casualties reported following alerts.

home front June 2, 2026 at 12:09 am 2 hours ago New

Alerts were activated for the infiltration of an enemy aircraft in the Hanita and Shlomi area, details are under examination.

Alerts triggered for enemy aircraft infiltration in Hanita & Shlomi area; details are under investigation by IDF.

home front June 1, 2026 at 11:42 pm 3 hours ago New

The Home Front Command has issued a preliminary directive following the identification of launches from Lebanon towards communities on the confrontation line. Shelters must be entered when the alert is activated.

Home Front Command directs entry to shelters due to Lebanon launches toward Israel's confrontation line communities.

military June 1, 2026 at 11:09 pm 3 hours ago New

A military exercise will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) between 05:00 and 09:00 AM in the Zikim beach area.

Military exercise tomorrow (Tuesday) 5-9 AM at Zikim beach involving heavy forces & vessels; explosions expected, no security concern.

diplomacy June 1, 2026 at 10:40 pm 4 hours ago New

I spoke this evening with President Trump and told him that if Hezbollah does not cease attacking our cities and citizens, Israel will attack terror targets in Beirut. This position of ours remains unchanged. In parallel,

PM Netanyahu informed President Trump that Israel will strike terror targets in Beirut if Hezbollah attacks continue; IDF operations in Lebanon proceed.

military June 1, 2026 at 10:08 pm 4 hours ago New

Captain and Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester Killed in Lebanon Combat, Six Other Soldiers, Including Four Officers, Wounded

Captain Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester, 30, from Tel Aviv, was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, with six other IDF soldiers wounded in the incident.