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Israel-Hezbollah clashes continue despite Trump truce announcement

Fighting persisted on the Israel-Lebanon front despite Trump's declaration of a ceasefire, while Iran warned the conflict could jeopardize talks with Washington.

Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon as seen from a position across the border in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel on May 31, 2026.

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • Israel, Hezbollah clashes continue despite truce
  • US-Iran talks clouded by Lebanon
  • Trump’s man in Damascus 
  • Iraq arrests deputy oil minister in anti-corruption push

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