Netanyahu Orders Beirut Strikes After Hezbollah Attacks, Iran Freezes US Talks (Jun 1, 1659 UTC, 1959 Israel) (Evening Edition)

• Freeze on US Talks — Iran has suspended the exchange of messages with the United States, according to Tasnim news agency, citing continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Gaza Times of Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any breach of the US-Iran ceasefire on one front, including Lebanon, would be considered a violation across all fronts IRNA. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that negotiations are ongoing but have not reached a final conclusion, blaming contradictory US positions and Israeli attacks for the delay Mehr News Al Arabiya.
• Military Posture and Threats — The IRGC declared that Iran considers crossing red lines in Lebanon and Gaza as a direct confrontation and a cost to its national security Bint Jbeil News. A senior Iranian military commander said Iran will not tolerate ongoing Israeli crimes in Lebanon IRNA. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf condemned the US for complicity in Israeli attacks and said Washington must pay the price IRNA.
• US-Iran Strikes — The US struck Iranian radar and drone control sites in Qeshm and Goruk after Iran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone Times of Israel. The IRGC launched a retaliatory strike on a US base in Kuwait; CENTCOM intercepted two ballistic missiles targeting the base War Monitors. Oil prices surged, with Brent returning to the mid-$90s The National.
• Domestic Developments — Iran hanged two protesters, Mehrdad Mohammadinia and Ashkan Maleki, for an attack on a mosque during January protests Times of Israel. An IRGC general, Vahid Hakan, was reportedly assassinated in Tehran, the first such incident since the April ceasefire Behold Israel. President Pezeshkian reiterated Iran's commitment to diplomacy and readiness to ensure shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz IRNA.

• Netanyahu Orders Beirut Strikes — Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz ordered the IDF to strike Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahiya suburb, citing repeated ceasefire violations Manniefabian BBC News. The IDF warned residents to evacuate ahead of the strikes Manniefabian. Videos showed gridlocked traffic as residents fled the area Al Jazeera.
• Hezbollah Attacks on Israel — Hezbollah launched multiple rocket and drone attacks throughout the day. A drone strike near Beaufort Castle killed Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati and wounded three others Times of Israel. Rockets were fired at Tiberias for the first time in nearly two months Times of Israel, and sirens sounded in Kfar Yuval, Metula, Kiryat Shmona, Safed, and the Galilee IDF Official Manniefabian. Hezbollah claimed attacks on IDF positions in Kiryat Shmona, Metula, Qouzah, and Debbin, as well as a drone strike on an IDF communications vehicle in Qantara Al-Manar TV.
• IDF Operations — The IDF withdrew the 146th Division from southern Lebanon after three months of operations, during which it killed over 550 terrorists and dismantled more than 2,700 infrastructure sites IDF Official. Two divisions, the 91st and 36th, remain in Lebanon Manniefabian. Troops of the Givati Brigade killed three Hezbollah operatives planning to launch drones north of the Litani River and located a weapons depot containing rockets and explosive drones IDF Official Manniefabian.
• Airstrikes and Casualties — An Israeli airstrike near Jabal Amel Hospital in Tyre caused two deaths and 23 injuries, according to initial reports Bint Jbeil News Al-Manar TV. Israeli drones targeted the town of Shehour Al-Manar TV.
• Diplomatic Efforts — Washington proposed a roadmap for de-escalation in Lebanon, but Hezbollah reportedly rejected it Al Jazeera. Lebanese Parliament Speaker Berri conveyed Hezbollah's readiness for an immediate ceasefire, but US officials expressed doubt that Netanyahu would agree to a comprehensive ceasefire Bint Jbeil News. Iran and France discussed the situation in a phone call between their foreign ministers IRNA.

• Hamas Commander Killed — The IDF announced that a Hamas platoon commander, Jamal Abu Aoun, who also worked as a doctor at Yafa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, was killed in a strike over the weekend. He was involved in planning attacks and rearmament efforts Manniefabian.
• Disarmament Talks — Arab diplomats said mediators will resume Hamas disarmament talks in Egypt, seeking alternatives to the initial framework for implementing Trump's Gaza plan, which has stalled due to Hamas intransigence and Israeli ceasefire violations Times of Israel.
• Israeli Operations — Israeli forces detonated displaced Palestinians' homes in the al-Tuffah neighborhood of eastern Gaza City Quds News Network.

Settler Activity — Israeli settlers, protected by Israeli forces, stormed a historical site in Sabastia, northwest of Nablus Quds News Network. Settlers also released livestock on Palestinian lands in al-Tayba, north of Ramallah Quds News Network.

• UNIFIL Questioned — As Israel pushed past the Litani River, Lebanese questioned the purpose of the UNIFIL peacekeeping force, which has been unable to prevent the invasion Al Jazeera.
• UN Security Council — The UNSC was set to discuss the expanded IDF ground operation ahead of more peace talks between countries Times of Israel.
• Iran-France Call — Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and French Foreign Minister Barrot discussed regional developments and the situation in Lebanon IRNA.

• France Bars Israel from Defense Expo — The French government informed Israel's Defense Ministry that it would prohibit Israeli firms from showing offensive systems and ban government participation in a defense expo in Paris later this month. Israel's Defense Ministry called the move 'disgraceful' Times of Israel Israel Hayom.
• UK Blocks US Commentators — The UK blocked entry of controversial US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing that their presence 'may not be conducive to the public good.' Both have faced accusations of antisemitism and blamed the ban on their criticism of Israel Times of Israel.
• Syria War Crimes Trial — Two former Syrian officials denied civil war torture charges as their trial opened in Austria. Khaled al-Halabi and Musab Abu Rukbah are charged with crimes against Assad's opponents in Raqqa between 2011 and 2013 Times of Israel.

Canada MP Calls for Sanctions — Canadian MP Heather McPherson called on Canada to impose sanctions against Israel after Israeli forces allegedly abused Canadian citizens aboard the Sumud Flotilla Quds News Network.

India-Myanmar Meeting — Indian PM Modi met Myanmar military government leader Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi, drawing criticism from Myanmar opposition groups. India said engagement is the best way forward Al Jazeera.

• Iraq Militia Integration — Muqtada al-Sadr announced the dissolution of his militia, Saraya al Salam, and its integration into the Iraqi state FDD.
• Sudan Drug Smuggling — The war in Sudan has disrupted local drug production, forcing patients to rely on expensive, smuggled medicines, including spoiled insulin Al Jazeera.