The U.N. panel met after Israel had threatened to attack southern Beirut. President Trump said later that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed not to attack each other.

Kuwait reported missile and drone attacks after Iran vowed retaliation.

It's been a stronghold for Crusaders, Saladin's armies, the Ottomans, French and Palestine Liberation Organization. Now Israel once again controls Lebanon's strategically located Beaufort castle.

Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.

Pakistan, June 2 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said military operations in southern Lebanon will continue according to plan despite reports of a ceasefire understanding. The statement matters because it signals ongoing regional tensions and uncertainty over de-escalation efforts.

It was a day that showed why the Middle East’s generational hatreds are so often treacherous for American presidents.

Guterres' proposal outlines three possible models for a new force, and would likely comprise hundreds or thousands of troops to ensure the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire stays in place.

A source said Donald Trump sounded 'pissed' and steamrolled Benjamin Netanyahu, who reportedly replied, 'OK, OK, just take care of it'