Israel orders strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs

Netanyahu orders strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut after rockets and drones hit northern Israel.

Ezgi Akin
Ezgi Akin
Jun 1, 2026
A photograph taken from the Marjayoun area in southern Lebanon shows smoke rising after an Israeli air strike on the village of Arnoun on May 30

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • Israel orders Beirut strikes 
  • Iran blames mistrust for slow progress in US talks
  • Turkey’s ousted main opposition leader rallies supporters 
  • Libya oil sector benefits from Gulf shock

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