Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Pull Back Attacks

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Pull Back Attacks

Date: June 1, 2026
Host: Lisa Lucera (FOX News)

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major headlines, centered on a breakthrough in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, developments in high-profile legal cases, labor unrest in the auto industry, and cultural highlights from the box office. The tone is urgent yet factual, mirroring fast-breaking international and domestic developments.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Partial Ceasefire

• [00:02] Lisa Lucera: Opens with news of a significant agreement: “President Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a partial ceasefire in Lebanon.”
• [00:11] Fox News Reporter: Details President Trump’s statements following a call with Israeli PM Netanyahu:
  • No Israeli troops will enter Beirut.
  • Recent history: Israel had reached deeper into Lebanon than at any time in 26 years.
  • Trump claims, following talks with both sides, “all shooting will stop, adding Israel will not attack them and they will not attack Israel.”
• [00:39] Both sides had accused each other of breaking previous ceasefires, with Iran pressing for Israel to halt attacks on Lebanon.

Notable Quote:

“All shooting will stop, adding Israel will not attack them and they will not attack Israel.”
— President Trump (reported), [00:32]

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2. U.S. and Iran: Escalating Military Engagements

• [00:52] Fox News Correspondent: Confirms U.S. CENTCOM intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait.
• No U.S. personnel injured in the missile attack.
• U.S. retaliation included strikes on Iranian radar and drone sites in Iran and on Qeshm Island.
• Strikes were described as “measured and deliberate,” responding to Iran’s shootdown of a U.S. drone operating in international waters.

Notable Quote:

“US CENTCOM says the measured and deliberate strikes were in response to Iran shooting down a US Drone that was operating in international waters.”
— Fox News Correspondent, [01:14]

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3. Strait of Hormuz Blockade & U.S. Political Response

• [01:20] Lisa Lucera: Reports ongoing Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route.
• Updates on the U.S. Justice Department’s compliance with a court order pausing a $2 billion compensation fund, with political reactions.

[01:36] Fox News Legal Analyst:

• Senate Democrats react sharply against the paused fund.
  • Fund concerns: Possible eligibility of people convicted in the January 6th insurrection.
  • Notable Quote:

    “He wanted no transparency, no oversight, no accountability. It's disgusting.”
    — Fox News Legal Analyst, [01:42]

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4. Legal Updates: Federal Terrorism Case in New York

• [02:16] Lisa Lucera: Reports on Mohamed Al Saudi, alleged IRGC member, pleading not guilty in a New York federal court.
• [02:22] Fox News Legal Analyst:
  • Al Saudi faces terrorism charges for nearly 20 alleged attacks across Europe and the U.S., including a purported plot to assassinate Ivanka Trump.
  • Prosecutors ready to share discovery; defense expresses concern about media coverage.
  • Next court date set for September 9th.

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5. Domestic News: Utah Murder Case & Auto Industry Strike

• [03:02] Lisa Lucera: Utah judge rules a high-profile murder hearing (Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk) will be public.
• [03:13] Fox News Labor Reporter:
  • Almost 1,000 UAW workers at American Axle Dow in Michigan are on strike over pay disputes.
  • Pay has only increased $4 in 18 years since cuts during the Great Recession.
  • The strike risks disrupting GM’s supply chain, impacting production of major truck models.

Notable Quote:

“Members of Local 2093 claim they're done making concessions and say it's been 18 years since they've been fairly paid.”
— Fox News Labor Reporter, [03:18]

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6. Box Office Recap

• [03:55] Lisa Lucera:
  • Indie horror film “Back Rooms” leads the box office with $81.4 million.
  • “Obsession,” another indie horror, claims second place.
  • “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” rounds out the top three.

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• President Trump (via reporter):

  “All shooting will stop, adding Israel will not attack them and they will not attack Israel.” [00:32]

• Fox News Legal Analyst:

  “He wanted no transparency, no oversight, no accountability. It's disgusting.” [01:42]

• Fox News Labor Reporter:

  “Members of Local 2093 claim they're done making concessions and say it's been 18 years since they've been fairly paid.” [03:18]

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02 — Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire announcement
• 00:52 — U.S. and Iran military exchange updates
• 01:20 — Strait of Hormuz blockade & compensation fund controversy
• 02:16 — Federal terrorism case in New York
• 03:02 — Utah murder hearing to be public
• 03:13 — Michigan UAW strike at GM supplier
• 03:55 — Box office results

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This summary captures the urgent, fact-driven reporting style of the Fox News Hourly Update, touching on global diplomacy, defense, justice, labor issues, and entertainment without extraneous content or editorializing.

Transcript

[Lisa Lucera]

An agreement to pull back. I'm Lisa Lucera, Fox News. President Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a partial ceasefire in Lebanon.

[Fox News Reporter]

The president says he had a very productive call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that no Israeli troops will go to Beirut. Israel's government ordered strikes in Beirut suburbs Monday, a day after ground forces reached deeper into the country than at any point in the last 26 years. To representatives, President Trump says he also had a very good with Hezbollah and says the militant group agreed that all shooting will stop, adding Israel will not attack them and they will not attack Israel. Both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking a ceasefire. Iran has insisted Israel stop targeting Lebanon as part of a ceasefire agreement with

[Lisa Lucera]

the U.S. fox's Jared Halpern at the White House. ISS the U.S. and Iranian forces trade

[Fox News Correspondent]

fire U.S. cENTCOM confirming that its forces intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces based in Kuwait. They added no American personnel were hu that attack coming after US Forces carried out strikes on Iranian radar and drone launching facilities in Iran and on Kesham Island. US CENTCOM says the measured and deliberate strikes were in response to Iran shooting down a US Drone that was operating in international waters.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Jeff Paul in Dubai. This is Iran continues its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer reacting after the Justice Department complies with a court order and pauses a nearly $2 billion fund meant to compensate allies of president

[Fox News Legal Analyst]

for MAGA billionaires cop beating January 6th insurrectionists and his own family. He wanted no transparency, no oversight, no accountability. It's disgusting.

[Lisa Lucera]

Lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns about the fun and whether people convicted for actions taken on January 6 would be eligible. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Lucera]

An accused terrorist and member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard enters a plea in a New York federal courtroom.

[Fox News Legal Analyst]

Mohamed Al Saudi pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of terrorism that prosecutors say includes nearly 20 attacks across Europe and the U.S. allegations include an apparent plot to assassinate first daughter Ivanka Trump. Assistant U.S. attorney Sarah Kushner said she is prepared to share discovery in the case. Al Saudi's lawyer, Andrew Dallek expressed a concern about significant media attention with a Justice Department release coming out after Al Saudi was charged. Dallek said his client is presumed innocent. The defendant's next court date is scheduled for September 9th in New York. Granal Scott, FOX News.

[Lisa Lucera]

A Utah judge has ruled a key hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last September, will be public. There's a strike against a major general motor supplier.

[Fox News Labor Reporter]

Nearly a thousand UAW members at the American Axle Dow Corporation plant in Three Rivers, Michigan, are on strike after negotiations with the company broke down. Members of Local 2093 claim they're done making concessions and say it's been 18 years since they've been fairly paid. Union officials say the workers pay was drastically cut during the Great Recession to keep the company alive, and it's only increased about $4 over the past 18. The union says the plant's parts are shipped to GM factories and the strike could cause a major disruption. It makes key parts for the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. Jenny Coselda, FOX News.

[Lisa Lucera]

At the box office this week in the indie horror film Back Rooms took the top spot, earning 81.4 million its opening week. And another indie horror film obsession in second, Star wars, the Mandalorian and Grogu in third. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is FOX News.