US brokers major ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon

Key Points:

• The U.S. brokered a conditional ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, requiring Hezbollah to cease attacks and withdraw fighters from southern Lebanon, with both countries committing to ongoing negotiations toward a comprehensive peace deal.
• President Trump confirmed a tense phone call with Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while also revealing first-ever U.S. contact with Hezbollah agreeing to a temporary ceasefire; U.S. officials continue to manage escalating tensions in the region.
• The House of Representatives saw a heated confrontation after GOP Rep. Max Miller accused Rep. Rashida Tlaib of advocating for terrorists, leading to Miller being barred from speaking and his remarks stricken from the record amid debate over Lebanon War Powers.
• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent detailed U.S. efforts to cripple Iran's economy through Operation Economic Fury, highlighting severe inflation in Iran and disruption of Iranian military funding, while also defending the U.S. economy's growth despite the ongoing Iran conflict.
• Kuwait condemned Iranian drone and missile attacks on its international airport that caused casualties and damage, with U.S. Central Command blaming Iran and rejecting Tehran's denial; Saudi Arabia also condemned the attacks as violations of regional sovereignty.