Middle East war live: Trump says he 'can't imagine' Iran's latest peace plan is acceptable
Key takeaways
- The Israeli military issued an urgent warning to residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, urging them to evacuate their homes and move at least 1,000 metres away to open areas.
- The military said it was conducting operations against Hezbollah following what it alleged was a violation of their ceasefire agreement, warning that anyone near Hezbollah fighters or facilities could be at risk.
- Israel has continued to carry out strikes across southern Lebanon, and its troops are occupying a strip of the country's south, destroying homes they describe as infrastructure being used by Hezbollah.
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By: FRANCE 24 / Paul MILLAR US President Donald Trump talks to reporters before he boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, Saturday May 2, 2026, en route Miami. © Matt Rourke, AP US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was going to review a new Iranian peace proposal but said he doubted it would be acceptable, saying that Tehran had "not yet paid a big enough price". Trump’s comments came after Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies said Tehran had submitted a 14-point proposal to mediator Pakistan. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.
The Israeli military issued an urgent warning to residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, urging them to evacuate their homes and move at least 1,000 metres away to open areas.
The military said it was conducting operations against Hezbollah following what it alleged was a violation of their ceasefire agreement, warning that anyone near Hezbollah fighters or facilities could be at risk.