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War & Conflict6h 13m ago

Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after an escalation in hostilities in Lebanon.

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Who
Israel, Hezbollah, US official, senior Israeli official, Hezbollah sources, Iran, Qataris
What
Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after an escalation in hostilities in Lebanon.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT · 6h 13m ago
Where
Lebanon ·
Why
Iran had informed Hezbollah that talks with Washington could not continue without a comprehensive ceasefire.
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The ceasefire aims to halt hostilities in Lebanon, which had seen at least 47 people killed since midnight and four Israeli soldiers killed, following an escalation that tested the US-Iranian interim deal.

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  1. War & Conflict3h 0m ago
    A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the United States and Qatar, went into effect at 4:00 PM local time today (June 19) but subsequently collapsed due to mutual accusations of violations, leading to renewed Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and casualties on both sides.
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  2. War & Conflict5h 9m ago
    Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to resume a ceasefire after intense clashes over the past hours.
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  3. War & Conflict6h 5m ago
    Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire that will take effect on Friday at 4 pm local time, brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Iran.
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  4. Currently Reading6h 13m ago
    Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after an escalation in hostilities in Lebanon.
  5. War & Conflict6h 13m ago
    Israel and Hezbollah have agreed on a ceasefire, a U.S. official said on Friday (June 19, 2026), after deadly new exchanges in Lebanon.
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  6. War & Conflict6h 13m ago
    Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to renew a ceasefire, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Iran, despite hostilities continuing in southern Lebanon.
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  7. War & Conflict6h 13m ago
    Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, which came into effect around 4 p.m. Lebanon time (1300 GMT) on Friday.
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  8. War & Conflict6h 13m ago
    A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the United States and Qatar, went into effect at 4:00 PM local time today but subsequently collapsed following mutual accusations of violations and intense military exchanges, resulting in casualties.
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