Live updates: Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew ceasefire after conflict threatens to derail US-Iran talks
Israel and Lebanon signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington to end hostilities. Hezbollah has rejected the deal, calling it "null and void" and "humiliating". Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire with a drone attack near the Strait of Hormuz.
What changed
The ceasefire has evolved into a signed trilateral framework agreement that Hezbollah now explicitly rejects.
Live updates
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Israel and Lebanon Sign US-Backed Framework Agreement
confidence 80%Israel and Lebanon signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington to end hostilities. Hezbollah has rejected the deal, calling it "null and void" and "humiliating". Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire with a drone attack near the Strait of Hormuz.
What's confirmed:
- Israel and Lebanon signed a US-backed trilateral framework agreement in Washington.
- Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem described the deal as "null and void" and "humiliating".
- The ceasefire is contingent on Hezbollah agreeing to halt hostilities.
Still unconfirmed:
- President Donald Trump accused Iran of launching a drone attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran denied the drone attack allegations and claimed the right to regulate the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian officials and US Vice President JD Vance postponed planned trips to Switzerland.
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Israel and Hezbollah Renew Ceasefire to Protect US-Iran Negotiations
confidence 90%Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a ceasefire following weeks of deadly fighting. The truce aims to facilitate comprehensive peace talks later this month. The agreement follows a period of escalation that threatened broader diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran.
What's confirmed:
- Israel and Hezbollah renewed their ceasefire.
- The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah threatened negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
- Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew the truce.
Still unconfirmed:
- US envoy Steve Witkoff was preparing to open talks with the Iranian foreign minister.
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to new ceasefire
confidence 90%Israel and Hezbollah have reached a ceasefire agreement following a significant escalation in fighting. This violence had threatened diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran. The truce follows a series of deadly strikes and ambushes.
What's confirmed:
- Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a new ceasefire on Friday.
- The escalation in fighting threatened diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran.
Still unconfirmed:
- Israeli strikes killed at least 47 people.
- Hezbollah ambushed troops near the Ali al-Taher point.
- 18 people died in Lebanon from overnight Israeli air strikes.
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire as US-Iran talks are postponed
confidence 95%Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire agreement on Friday following a flareup of violence in southern Lebanon. The conflict led to the postponement of next-phase peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland. Iran is seeking guarantees that hostilities in Lebanon will end before resuming these discussions.
What's confirmed:
- Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday.
- U.S.-Iran peace talks in Switzerland were postponed.
- JD Vance canceled his trip to Switzerland for the Iran talks.
- Four Israeli soldiers were killed during the combat in Lebanon.
- The Israeli military carried out strikes in southern Lebanon.
Still unconfirmed:
- A new ceasefire was set to go into effect at 4 p.m. local time Friday.
- 47 Lebanese were killed in response to the deaths of 4 Israeli troops.
- The U.S. and Qatar brokered the truce through Tehran rather than Beirut.