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Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday, officials say

Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group have agreed to stop fighting in southern Lebanon. The truce follows a sharp escalation that killed at least 31 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers. The agreement aims to protect an interim peace deal between the United States and Iran.

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  1. Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire Following Heavy Fighting

    Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group have agreed to stop fighting in southern Lebanon. The truce follows a sharp escalation that killed at least 31 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers. The agreement aims to protect an interim peace deal between the United States and Iran.

    What's confirmed:

    • Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire starting Friday.
    • Fighting in southern Lebanon threatened an interim peace agreement between the US and Iran.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Israel targeted 80 sites as a full response to recent Hezbollah drone attacks.
    • At least 47 people were killed in Israeli strikes on June 19.
    confidence 90%

  2. Israel and Hezbollah Maintain Tense Ceasefire After Initial Violations

    Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire starting Friday at 4 p.m. local time. Fighting persisted shortly after the deal, including Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military has since issued orders restricting troops to defensive actions.

    What's confirmed:

    • The ceasefire was scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday.
    • The US and Qatar brokered the deal with assistance from Iran.
    • Israeli military orders now restrict troops to defensive actions.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Iranian officials and US Vice President JD Vance postponed planned trips to Switzerland.
    confidence 80%

  3. Israel and Hezbollah Agree to New Ceasefire

    Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a new ceasefire starting Friday. The deal follows a flare-up that killed four Israeli soldiers and 47 Lebanese people. The US and Qatar brokered the truce through Tehran.

    What's confirmed:

    • Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire starting Friday.
    • Four Israeli soldiers were killed during a recent flare-up.
    • US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland were postponed.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Lebanese authorities reported 47 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes.
    • The US and Qatar brokered the truce through Tehran rather than Beirut.
    confidence 90%

  4. Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Friday Ceasefire Amid Delayed US-Iran Talks

    Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire beginning this Friday. Despite the agreement, reports indicate continued strikes and the deaths of four Israeli soldiers. These developments occur as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are postponed.

    What's confirmed:

    • Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire starting on Friday.
    • Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have been postponed.
    • Four Israeli soldiers were killed during combat in Lebanon.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Additional strikes have been reported despite the ceasefire agreement.
    • Vance is no longer traveling to Switzerland for talks with Iran.
    confidence 90%