Daily Briefing June 17 – Best frenemy? Trump turns on Israel at G7 summit (opens original article in a new tab)

US President Trump criticized Israel's war against Hezbollah at the G7 summit, suggesting Syria should take over, while US-Iran talks aim to end regional hostilities and Israel and Lebanon approach a ceasefire agreement.

• Trump suggested Syria should replace Israel in fighting Hezbollah at G7 summit
• US-Iran agreement aims to end hostilities including in Lebanon
• Israel and Lebanon near US-mediated ceasefire agreement
• Smotrich claimed to abolish part of 1997 Hebron agreement