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Trump says he talked Israel out of Beirut strikes after Netanyahu's threats: Everything you need to know this Tuesday

Here is what happened yesterday and what to expect today, Tuesday, June 2.

Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Some key things to watch today:11 a.m.: A parliamentary subcommittee chaired by Najat Aoun meets to continue discussing a draft law on protecting underwater cultural heritage.2:00–7:30 p.m.: The Lebanese Ministry of Culture, with partners, hosts a series of events including restoration project openings and site visits in Tripoli Citadel and other historic locations.Updates on cease-fire negotiationsUpdates on ongoing cease-fire violations in southern Lebanon US President claims to have talked Israel down from Beirut invasion, Hezbollah from strikes: “All shooting will stop” between Hezbollah and Israel, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post claiming to have told Israeli troops to turn back who he says were on their way to Beirut and says...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Some key things to watch today:11 a.m.: A parliamentary subcommittee chaired by Najat Aoun meets to continue discussing a draft law on protecting underwater cultural heritage.2:00–7:30 p.m.: The Lebanese Ministry of Culture, with partners, hosts a series of events including restoration project openings and site visits in Tripoli Citadel and other historic locations.Updates on cease-fire negotiationsUpdates on ongoing cease-fire violations in southern Lebanon US President claims to have talked Israel down from Beirut invasion, Hezbollah from strikes: “All shooting will stop” between Hezbollah and Israel, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post claiming to have told Israeli troops to turn back who he says were on their way to Beirut...