Israel's military intercepted projectiles from Lebanon amid a fragile ceasefire.
Key facts
- •The Israeli military intercepted two projectiles from Lebanon on June 2, 2026.
- •U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate.
- •A 'suspicious aerial target' fell in Israeli territory near the Lebanese border with no injuries reported.
- •Ebrahim Azizi warned of severe consequences for Israel and U.S. forces if attacks on Lebanon do not stop.
The Israeli military intercepted two projectiles from Lebanon early on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after air defences were triggered. This incident occurred hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that fighting would end.
Incident Details
The Israeli military reported that following sirens sounding at 01:35 in several areas in northern Israel, the IAF intercepted two projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory. A 'suspicious aerial target' that later fell in Israeli territory near the Lebanese border was also identified, with no injuries reported.
Ceasefire Efforts
The incident came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate. Trump stated that there would be no troops going to Beirut and that any troops on their way had been turned back. He also claimed to have had a 'very good call' with Hezbollah, where they agreed to stop shooting.
Warnings and Reactions
Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, warned that continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon could trigger serious consequences for both Israel and U.S. forces in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that if Hezbollah does not cease attacking Israeli towns and citizens, Israel will strike terrorist targets in Beirut.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Hindu, Middle East Eye.
