Iran-backed Hezbollah intensifies attacks on Israel despite ceasefire talks

Iranian‑backed Hezbollah has continued to launch rockets and missiles at northern Israel, violating the ceasefire that the United States brokered with Lebanon in early June. President Donald Trump announced the truce on June 1, but Hezbollah resumed attacks within hours, targeting civilian areas and prompting evacuations in border communities such as Kiryat Shmona.

Hezbollah, which pledges loyalty to Iran and operates independently of the Lebanese government, has fired thousands of rockets since the Oct. 8, 2023 escalation, killing dozens of Israelis and forcing families into shelters. Lebanese leaders, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have condemned the militia, saying the country did not choose the war. The United States and Israel have warned that continued violations could prompt a broader response, while Iran has escalated its own ballistic‑missile activity in the region, drawing concern from other Arab states.

The conflict raises fears of wider regional escalation, with Turkey and Pakistan reportedly supporting Iran diplomatically. The situation remains a focal point of US‑Iran negotiations and Israeli security planning.