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U.S. President Donald Trump speaking on immigration says that if you allow people from 3rd world countries into the nation, the nation will become a third world country. *** Someone should tell him it's the same for when you do "peace deals" with jihadists that actively work to exterminate you.

At least 9 were killed across Gaza in the past 24 hours in targeted Israeli attacks.

US Vice President JD Vance on Iran: We are now speaking directly to the Iranian system. We have some good relationships there. We are not passing messages through backchannels anymore; we are actually talking to them. When you talk to them, you figure out what's real, what's fake, what they're serious about, and what they're not serious about. We fundamentally have all the cards here. We don't have to give the Iranians anything if they don't make commitments. We are extending an open hand to Iran. If they want to change their relationship with us, we will change our relationship with Iran. That's the offer. The entire Gulf coalition hated Obama's Iran deal because they felt it empowered Iran to be a bad actor. What is the Gulf coalition saying about President Trump's peace deal? They love it because they see it as an opportunity to build and create a new Middle East. We are seeing both Iranian hardliners and political leaders saying, “Our relationship with the U.S. over the past 47 years has been a mistake. Let's turn over a new leaf.”

The spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian parliament, Ebrahim Rezaei: Lebanon, and ending the war in Lebanon, is an inseparable part of the MoU to end the war. We will certainly monitor developments carefully, and wherever necessary, we will use all our tools to ensure that the other sides fulfill their commitments. Details of the diplomatic dimensions of the agreement will be made public soon. Frozen Iranian assets must be made accessible as Iran’s right, not as “US money” given to Iran. Iran will also pursue compensation because it considers the war illegal and says war crimes were committed. US is supposed to lift all sanctions. Primary, secondary, UN Security Council, and IAEA-related sanctions. Finally, once the memorandum is signed on Friday, Iran should be able to sell oil, petrochemicals, and oil derivatives without obstacles. ● on Israel’s declarations that it will not withdraw from Lebanon: We know that Israel never takes any action without consultation and direct coordination with America. Therefore, we hold America directly responsible if it fails to force Israel to submit to its obligations as part of the MoU, with necessary consequences.

A container ship was attacked south of Yemen after armed assailants in a small skiff opened fire and attempted to board the vessel.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱🇱🇧 The Hezbollah operative, Hussein Sabbagh who swarmed a UNIFIL convoy and had a Hezbollah flag planted on it was announced dead yesterday.

As the movement of displaced residents back towards southern Lebanon continues to increase, several municipalities, including Nabatieh, Qlayaa and Jdeidet Marjayoun, urged residents to delay their return due to ongoing security risks and Israeli army forces still being present and conducting operations. The Lebanese Army also closed several roads including leading to Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Tabnit, and the Marjayoun area because of Israeli military presence. At the same time, road-clearing operations began in some areas including Zebqine. Israeli artillery shelling was carried out at the Zawtar junction and the Jabal Ali al-Taher area, on the Awali–Rmaila corridor towards the south.

In eastern Gaza City, northern Gaza, locals report that Israeli forces moved the so-called Yellow Line westward overnight near the Al-Sanafur junction in the Tuffah neighborhood. The repositioning of concrete barriers was accompanied by gunfire and tank fire, expanding the area under Israeli control. The shift forced numerous gazans to relocate their tents further west after their encampments fell within the newly established boundary.

Russia launched a large-scale overnight missile and drone attack across Ukraine, striking Kiev and several other cities. In the capital, at least 4 people were killed and 23 injured. The historic Dormition Cathedral at the Kiev Pechersk Lavra - a UNESCO World Heritage site originally built in 1078 and rebuilt after previous wartime destruction - was damaged after being struck causing a fire on its roof. The attack also left more than 140,000 residents without electricity. In Kharkiv, a strike hit emergency crews responding to an earlier attack, killing 5 rescue workers and injuring at least 9 others, including civilians. Additional attacks injured 3 people in Sumy, 1 in Dnipro, and 3 more in the Kiev region.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are leading a clear policy that determines that the IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza - indefinitely - in order to protect the border and Israeli communities there against jihadist elements. The area will be cleared of local residents and all terror infrastructures, both below and above ground - including houses in the contact villages that served as terror outposts - will be destroyed. This is the main lesson from the events of October 7. The control of the territory and security zones is one of the IDF’s greatest achievements in the war of resistance under the decisions and guidance of the political echelon. Therefore, we oppose the IDF’s withdrawal from Lebanon - despite all existing and future pressures. Prime Minister Netanyahu clarified these points to U.S. President Trump and other senior American officials, and I also made this clear yesterday to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The IDF supports this position at the professional security level. If there are opposition elements challenging this security concept and supporting the IDF’s withdrawal - let them stand up and say so so the public can judge between the positions. We will not compromise on Israel’s supreme security interest and the protection of our citizens and will not withdraw from the security zones. If Iran attacks Israel because of the Lebanon events - we will strike it with full force and clearly demonstrate the power gaps. We are committed only to our citizens and the security of the State of Israel.

Residents of southern Lebanon began returning to their villages following the announcement of the U.S.-Iran understanding, despite ongoing Israeli military activity in the area and no announcement from the Israeli side. Footage filmed by returning lebanese shows Israeli forces remaining deployed on key routes, including between Hadatha and Haris. Since morning, Israel carried out demolition operations, airstrikes, and other military actions across southern Lebanon in the following locations: Ghassaniyeh, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Rachaf, Hadatha, Kfar Tibnit, Khiam, Markaba, Haris–Tebnine main road.

Israeli National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir: Trump's agreement does not bind us. Israel is not subject to the United States, and we are an independent and sovereign nation! We emphasize: We love the USA and are grateful to President Trump. And yet, the State of Israel is not a banana republic. Full statement attached

Israeli journalist, Tamir Morag: The most worrying message from what seems like the end of the American war on Iran does not concern ballistic missiles, proxies, or even the nuclear issue. It concerns the enormous weakness projected by the free world, through a confused America, unable to properly end an almost casualty-free war against a fanatical, weak, and beaten opponent who declares its aspiration to destroy it. This message now echoes from Beijing to Moscow, from Pyongyang to Tehran.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and then US President Donald Trump announced that an U.S.-Iran peace deal has been reached. The Pakistani PM says both sides have agreed to a permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. The signing ceremony will be Friday, June 19th in Switzerland.

Supporters of Iran’s Islamic regime who oppose the potential agreement with the United States gathered again tonight, chanting slogans against Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and calling for his execution over his role in the negotiations.

US President Donald Trump has proposed releasing funds to Iran in exchange for not targeting Israel. Iran has rejected the proposal saying its allies are not for sale. The Iranian airspace is now empty, as preparations for retaliatory strikes against Israel are underway.

Earlier today, 2 IDF soldiers were injured moderately and lightly as a result of Hezbollah fire in southern Lebanon.

A rocket launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon struck near the northern community of Neot Mordechai, close to Kiryat Shmona, in northern Israel this evening. Several more rockets launched in the barrage impacted near troops in southern Lebanon. Additionally, several Hezbollah drones struck Israeli territory, near the border with Lebanon, a short while ago.

Shabak (Shin Bet) - Israel’s internal security service and counterintelligence agency, dropped leaflets over Gaza during Saturday inviting Gazans to collaborate with them against the terrorist organizations in the Strip. *** Shabak Shalom 😂