Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but at least 8 killed in Lebanon
Summary
Israeli attacks on the Lebanese city of Tyre have killed at least eight people and forced thousands to leave their homes. These events happened as President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran was close, despite rising violence between Israel, Lebanon, and Iran.Key Facts
- At least eight people were killed in Israeli attacks on Tyre, southern Lebanon.
- Thousands of residents in Tyre were ordered by the Israeli military to leave, including a Christian quarter sheltering displaced people.
- Five people were killed in Tyre on Monday, with paramedics wounded; nine others died in Israeli attacks in Lebanon the same day.
- President Trump said a peace deal with Iran might be signed soon and that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen immediately after.
- Recent conflict escalated after Israel bombed Beirut, prompting Iran to launch missiles at northern Israel.
- Trump reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu not to retaliate too aggressively but Israel still attacked Iranian targets.
- Iran has stated any deal with the US must include ending fighting in Lebanon and blamed the US for the escalation.
- Hezbollah said it conducted operations against Israeli forces in Lebanon, including near Beaufort Castle.
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