Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border continued early on Tuesday as Israeli air defences intercepted incoming projectiles, despite US President Donald Trump’s claim that he had brokered an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Israel, Lebanon set for new round of talks in Washington
A new round of talks between representatives from Lebanon and Israel is due to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday in Washington.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday issued a statement reiterating Beirut’s commitment to negotiations, saying they are “safer” than war.”
Israeli military intercepts projectiles from Lebanon
Israeli air defences intercepted projectiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel early on Tuesday, just hours after US President Donald Trump announced that fighting would end.
The Israeli military said early Tuesday air defences intercepted two projectiles from Lebanon, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that fighting would end.
“Following the sirens that sounded at 01:35 (2235 GMT) in several areas in northern Israel, the IAF intercepted two projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory,” the military said on Telegram.
A “suspicious aerial target” that later fell in Israeli territory near the Lebanese border was also identified, it said, adding that no injuries were reported.
Welcome to the FRANCE 24 liveblog covering events in the Middle East. You can catch up on what happened yesterday here.
• The Lebanese presidential office posted a statement by Lebanon’s embassy in Washington saying Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal calling for a “reciprocal cessation of attacks”.
• Hezbollah claimed several attacks late Monday on Israeli targets in south Lebanon, hours after Trump said the Iran-backed group had agreed that “all shooting will stop”.
