(Jun. 15, 2026 \/ JNS)\n <\/p>\n
Israel condemned Iran for its dishonest depiction of events after the Israel Defense Forces pounded Hezbollah targets in Beirut on Sunday in retaliation for the terror group\u2019s drone attack on northern Israel earlier that day.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Iranian regime, as always, is lying. Iran\u2019s proxy, Hezbollah, is the one that attacked Israel again this morning, completely unprovoked,\u201d Israel\u2019s Foreign Ministry posted to X, linking to a post by Iran\u2019s top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf.<\/p>\n
\u201cHezbollah constantly fires at Israeli civilians. Even after the ceasefire, Hezbollah has not stopped targeting Israelis. It was Hezbollah that launched an unprovoked attack on Israel in March, acting under the orders of its Iranian masters,\u201d Israel said.<\/p>\n
Ghalibaf, who serves as speaker of parliament, asserted that Israel\u2019s targeted attack had been carried out with the approval of the U.S.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Zionist aggression on Dahiyeh once again showed that the United States either has no will or ability to implement its commitments,\u201d he said, referring to Beirut\u2019s southern, predominantly Shi\u2019a neighborhood that serves as a Hezbollah stronghold.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you do not have the will and ability to fulfill your commitments, it is not possible to talk about continuing on the path,\u201d he said, asserting that the U.S. had promised to halt Israeli fighting. <\/p>\n
Tehran has demanded that a ceasefire in Lebanon be included as part of the broader agreement being negotiated between the U.S. and Iran. But a U.S.-brokered June 3 ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon stressed the two arenas were separate.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll countries reaffirmed that the future of the relationship between Israel and Lebanon must be decided by the two sovereign governments,\u201d according to a joint statement by Israel, Lebanon and the U.S. announcing the ceasefire.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe United States reiterated its ongoing support for both governments to exercise their sovereignty. It reaffirmed that any agreement to cease hostilities must be reached directly between the two governments, brokered by the United States, and not through any separate track,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
Hezbollah immediately rejected that agreement.<\/p>\n
Following the IDF strike in Beirut, IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir conducted situational assessments with all relevant commanders. He expressed great appreciation for the commanders\u2019 many achievements, offensive activity, initiative and determination in recent weeks.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are closely monitoring what is happening while maintaining high alertness and readiness in all arenas. The reality is now sensitive and complex. The entire IDF is determined, alert, prepared, and acting with varying intensities in all sectors. Lebanon is our main center of focus, but we are also preparing for developments in other arenas.\u201d<\/p>\n