Lebanese leaders rebuke Iran amid fresh Israel-Hezbollah attacks after truce collapse

What happened

France 24 reports that Lebanon's president Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam publicly criticised Iran on June 5 for opposing a recent ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. Both leaders condemned Tehran's interference, with Salam urging Iran to stop using southern Lebanon as a "bargaining chip" in its talks with Washington, and Aoun emphasizing Lebanon's sovereignty.

The central claim remains unconfirmed in the supplied material and should be treated as hearsay until corroborated by another reliable source or a named official. Despite the ceasefire deal reached by Lebanese and Israeli envoys in Washington this week, violence persists. Lebanese state media reported fresh Israeli strikes on approximately 40 locations in southern Lebanon on June 5, some causing casualties. At the same time, Hezbollah announced new attacks on Israeli forces occupying south Lebanon, reportedly employing drones and rockets. However, Hezbollah rejected the ceasefire deal, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal and a comprehensive cessation of hostilities.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem described the government-led negotiations with Israel as a "farce and humiliation," a position challenged by President Aoun who called for negotiation and diplomacy as the only viable path. Israel has intensified its military incursions, warning civilians in multiple southern towns to evacuate. Lebanese media report mass displacement in these areas following repeated strikes, including ones near Tyre's Jabal Amel hospital that resulted in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.

Known from the source

• Lebanon's president Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam publicly criticised Iran's opposition to the recent Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal.
• A truce was agreed in Washington conditional on Hezbollah halting fire; Hezbollah rejected this, demanding a full ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal.
• Lebanese media reported Israeli airstrikes on about 40 locations in southern Lebanon on June 5, with some causing casualties and displacement.
• Hezbollah claimed attacks on Israeli troops using drones and rockets on the same day.
• Lebanese health ministry reported over 3,558 deaths from Israeli attacks since March 2.

What remains unclear

The Lebanese health ministry cited over 3,500 deaths due to Israeli attacks since early March, figures that require independent confirmation. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated the army would continue operations and maintain the freedom to strike Hezbollah targets, including in Beirut if attacked. Hezbollah ally and parliament speaker Nabih Berri stated that withdrawal from south Lebanon could occur if their ceasefire conditions are met.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Verification of casualty figures including deaths and injuries from recent strikes near Tyre and other southern Lebanese locations. Confirmation of the number and locations of Israeli strikes reported by Lebanese media on June 5. Independent corroboration of Hezbollah's claimed attacks on Israeli troops and weapons used.

Evidence note

This story contains report-led claims. The article keeps those claims attributed and treats them as unconfirmed/hearsay unless independently corroborated.

Original source: France 24 Middle East Lebanon. Open the source.