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Daily Archives: 17. Juni 2026
Trump hails Russia, China for being ‘neutral’ on Iran
Trump has thanked China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin for being “neutral” during the US-Israel war on Iran.
“I just want to thank them because they made it a lot better,” Trump said, adding that China was “terrific” and made efforts to help settle the conflict.
Exclusive – Syria‘s al-Sharaa eyes potential Trump meeting at Ankara NATO summit
(June 16, 2026)
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa may travel to Ankara to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the upcoming NATO summit, though he has not received an official invitation to the gathering, according to information obtained by Türkiye Today.
Contrary to the reports published earlier in Turkish media, the Syrian leader is not included on the official guest list for the alliance‘s formal event. However, sources indicate a face-to-face meeting with Trump remains a possibility as global leaders converge on the Turkish capital.
Death toll in Lebanon reaches 3,826 as Israeli strikes continue
(June 16, 2026)
Lebanon’s health ministry has revised the death toll in Lebanon on Tuesday to 3,826, with 11,851 wounded since the conflict began on 2 March.
Trump says he talked to Syria‘s Sharaa on countering Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had spoken to Syria‘s Ahmed al-Sharaa about combatting Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Asked at the G7 summit in France if Sharaa was willing to take on the Shia group, Trump said he would talk about that later.
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„I consider that [Lebanon] the minor war, Iran’s a big one, but we have that little pinprick out there that constantly rears its head, and that‘s Hezbollah,“ Trump told reporters on the sidelines of the summit.
Israeli drone drops sound grenade on outskirts of Hadatha town in Bint Jbeil district
NNA – National News Agency correspondent reported that an Israeli drone dropped a sound grenade toward a group of young men on the outskirts of the town of Haddatha, in the Bint Jbeil district.
Israeli enemy air raid targets KfarTebnit outskirts toward Ali al-Taher Hill
(02:06 PM)
NNA – Nabatieh – At 2:20 pm today, Israeli enemy warplanes launched an air raid targeting the outskirts of the town of Kfar Tebnit, towards the Ali al-Taher Hill.
Trump plaudert am G7-Gipfel Plan B aus für Fortsetzung der Kriege in Westasien
Euronews berichtete mit der Schlagzeile, Trump habe Netanjahu zu „mehr Verantwortung“ ermahnt und Syriens Präsidenten als den „Fähigsten“ zur Bekämpfung der Hisbollah bezeichnet. Das ist der Terrorist, auf den die USA davor eine Kopfprämie von 50 Millionen Dollar ausgesetzt hatten und der jetzt für sie arbeitet – als Terrorist. Middle East Eye nannte es eine Bestätigung von Berichten, die „ein hochrangiger US-Beamter ursprünglich dementiert hatte“ — nämlich dass Washington Syrien zu einer Invasion des Libanon drängt.
Security Update: Drone Strikes Hit South Lebanon, Israeli Force Briefly Advances into Hadatha
(11:08 AM)
NNA – Earlier on Wednesday, Israeli enemy drones carried out three airstrikes targeting the towns of Mansouri and Aazziyeh, resulting in a number of injuries.
A separate drone strike targeted Braachit in southern Lebanon.
Meanwhile, an Israeli force comprising several military vehicles, including a D9 armored bulldozer and two Merkava tanks, advanced toward Hadatha before later withdrawing and repositioning near the town’s football field.
Security Update: Israeli Strikes, Shelling and Drone Activity Reported Across South Lebanon
(09:37 AM)
Israeli artillery shelling targeted the vicinity of the Teachers’ Training Institute at the Nabatieh–Nabatieh El Faouqa Junction.
Israeli drones were also reported flying over the Beirut Southern Suburbs.
Meanwhile, Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on Nabatieh El Faouqa and the eastern outskirts of Kfartebnit. No immediate casualty figures were reported.
Martyrs, wounded in airstrikes targeting vehicles in Maifadoun & Shoukine this afternoon
(June 16, 2026)
NNA – The Israeli enemy escalated its attacks this afternoon, targeting a vehicle in the town of Maifadoun with a drone, which bombed the area as residents gathered around, before targeting a second vehicle in the town.
A third vehicle was also targeted in the town of Shoukine, bringing the total number of attacks to three. According to initial reports, four civilians were martyred and others wounded.
Syria‘s al-Sharaa rejects military action against Hezbollah despite Trump‘s push – report
New details have also emerged regarding discussions involving Israeli and Lebanese representatives. Reports indicate that Trump proposed a framework in which the Syrian military would play a central role in a future effort to disarm Hezbollah.
The proposal, however, has reportedly faced skepticism from multiple sides. Israeli officials have questioned Syria‘s ability to effectively confront Hezbollah, while Lebanese authorities oppose the presence of foreign troops operating within Lebanon.
Read the 14-point draft agreement between the US and Iran
Given both the US and Iranians’ secrecy around the language, it remains unclear whether the draft text shared with CNN will reflect the exact wording of the final document due to be signed in person on Friday in Switzerland. Technical details are also being finalized so the wording could still shift. A White House spokesperson said the text did not reflect the actual memorandum.
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Trump Suggests Syria Should ‘Take Care’ of Hezbollah in Lebanon
“I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah, because to be honest with you, I think they’d do a better job of doing it,” Trump said. He went on to praise Sharaa, formerly known by his al-Qaeda nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, saying he “has pulled that country together very quickly, he’s very capable, and he’s very good for me. He’s protected everything that I’ve asked for.”
Sharraa and his group of jihadists, known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an offshoot of al-Qaeda, took power in Damascus in December 2024, ousting former President Bashar al-Assad. Sharaa has been embraced by Trump and visited the White House despite HTS and affiliated fighters being responsible for massacres of Alawites, Druze, and other minorities in Syria.
Why Trump’s proposal for Syria to fight Hezbollah will send shudders across Lebanon
US President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that Israel allow Syria to “deal with Hezbollah,” claiming Damascus would do a “better job.” The proposal, which Trump has now raised twice this month, touches on some of Lebanon’s deepest anxieties: Syria’s long history of interference in its affairs and the jihadist past of the country’s new rulers.
Trump intensifies pressure on Netanyahu over Lebanon attacks
US President Donald Trump says Benjamin Netanyahu must be „more responsible“ in Lebanon and suggests asking Syria to fight Hezbollah „if Israel can‘t do the job without killing everyone else“.
Trump says Netanyahu „has to be more responsible“ with Lebanon, recent Israeli attack there was „too much“
Mr. Trump said Tuesday that Netanyahu „has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon.“
„[I] didn‘t like where two hours before we‘re signing the agreement that there was an attack in Lebanon, in Beirut,“ Mr. Trump said Tuesday. He also described the attack as „vicious,“ saying it was „too much.“
But the president added he and Netanyahu have a „great relationship,“ and „we‘re talking about some end details.“