Strikes Kill 8 in Lebanon Despite Trump’s ‘Deal Close’ Claim

June 9, 2026

At least eight people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, according to local health authorities and media reports, even as US President Donald Trump claimed that a broader peace deal in the region was close.

The strikes reportedly hit areas in and around the southern city of Tyre, following evacuation warnings issued by the Israeli military. The Lebanese health ministry confirmed multiple civilian casualties, while rescue operations continued in affected areas.

The incident comes amid ongoing cross-border hostilities involving Israel and Hezbollah, which have continued despite intermittent ceasefire efforts brokered in recent weeks.

Trump has repeatedly stated that negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions between Israel and Iran are in their final stages and that a peace agreement could be reached soon. However, developments on the ground indicate that fighting in Lebanon continues unabated.

There has been no immediate official confirmation from Israel regarding responsibility for the latest strikes. Meanwhile, international calls for restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement have intensified as the humanitarian situation worsens in the region.

The situation remains volatile, with fears that continued strikes could further derail ongoing peace efforts in the Middle East.