June 17, 2026
He says “too many people have been killed” in Lebanon during Israeli operations
Israel has stayed out of the talks and says it is not bound by the agreement
The fund is designed to give both sides economic incentives to finalise a deal
The interim deal is set to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The 2025 truce brokered by Trump has failed to stop Israeli attacks in Gaza or secure Hamas' disarmament
Israeli forces are still positioned in parts of southern Lebanon
Experts say the regional balance of power remains largely unchanged, while Iran appears politically strengthened
