G7 leaders urge Lebanon ceasefire

G7 leaders press for a Lebanon ceasefire as scrutiny grows over Trump’s Iran deal and Israeli politics shift ahead of elections.

Ezgi Akin
Ezgi Akin
Jun 17, 2026
People walk past rubble at the site of an Israeli strike following a deal between the U.S. and Iran in Tyre, southern Lebanon, June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • G7 leaders urge Lebanon ceasefire
  • Scrutiny builds over Iran deal kept from lawmakers
  • The risks of Trump’s push for Syria to confront Hezbollah
  • Behind Ben-Gvir's move to run alone in Israeli elections 

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