Middle East ceasefire collapses as countries abandon US backing for Israel's Lebanon strikes

A ceasefire in the Middle East is deteriorating with continuing attacks across the region, despite initial agreements four days ago, according to ABC News Australia's Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle. The Strait of Hormuz remains as threatened as before, signaling the fragility of diplomatic efforts. International divisions are widening as multiple countries split from the United States in criticizing Israel's attacks on Lebanon, marking a significant shift in geopolitical alignment. This fracture suggests the postwar international order is unraveling, with major powers no longer moving in concert on Middle East policy.